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For the first time, new Judeo-Christian party to run in Israeli parliamentary elections
For the first time ever in Israel, a joint Christian-Jewish party will run in the next elections for the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
Why Jesus is no longer the one way to heaven for many American Christians
Just over two months ago, as winter landed its final blows of snow in New York City, Michael A. Walrond Jr. of Harlem's 10,000-member First Corinthian Baptist Church landed an ideological blow of his own in traditional Christendom.
5 End Times prophecies that failed
Monday marked seven years since former Family Radio President Harold Camping's much publicized prediction that May 21, 2011, would be the start of the Rapture failed to materialize.
Transgender student wins backing of federal judge in bathroom case
A transgender student should be allowed to use the bathroom of his choice, according to his gender identity, a US judge has ruled.
Theresa May's 'hostile environment' policy has made UK 'markedly nastier', says CofE's policy adviser
Theresa May's 'hostile environment' policy on immigration has created a country which is 'markedly nastier', the Church of England's policy advisor has said.
Jacob Rees-Mogg vs the BBC: Did he stand firm where Farron failed?
It seems to me that all Rees-Mogg did was perform a much better evasion of this sadly-familiar line of media questioning. And in doing so actually, he potentially adds weight to the idea that you can't hold political office and practice a faith with absolute integrity.
Philip Wilson: Catholic archbishop guilty of covering up abuse steps down
The Catholic archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson, will step down from his position after being convicted of covering up child sex abuse by a paedophile priest.
Church of England warns 'reluctant' clergy: Learning to spot abuse not 'optional extra'
Learning to spot potential child abuse is not an 'optional extra', grumbling clergy are being told, as the Church of England admits some turn up to training 'reluctantly'.
The human face of conflict in Israel and Palestine
Last week, as the attacks took place, the UK parliament was host to an effort from the church to bring the plight of individuals to the attention of government.
Has Pope Francis changed the Catholic church's teaching on homosexuality?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that 'deep-seated' homosexual inclination is 'objectively disordered,' but that people with homosexual tendencies 'must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.
Post-its and the personal: How a congregation came alive when I gave it space to respond
In a recent sermon, I created a space for people to reflect on and respond to what I was saying.
Church of England should be stripped from Prince Charles' coronation vows, report suggests
The Church of England should be stripped from Prince Charles' coronation service and replaced with an 'oath to the people' to reflect increased religious diversity, a new report suggests.
Paige Patterson removed as seminary head after Southern Baptist #MeToo campaign
Paige Patterson has been removed as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary after a marathon 13-hour session of trustees that ended just after 3 am local time.
Hindu nationalists damaging India's secular constitution, warns archbishop of Delhi
The Catholic archbishop of Delhi has sparked an angry rebuke from the ruling Hindu nationalist party after he warned India's secular constitution was at threat.
Chilean Catholic Church in the spotlight again as 14 priests suspended for 'improper conduct'
Catholic church authorities in the Chilean city of Rancagua yesterday suspended 14 priests who are being investigated for 'improper conduct', a development that once again brought Chile under the spotlight when it comes to clerical sexual abuse.
Janet Jackson tells fans to turn to God in ICON acceptance speech at the Billboard Music Awards
"Everything we lack, God has in abundance: compassion, sensitivity, patience and a boundless love," she told the crowds