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Religion-based crime against children on the rise, NSPCC reveals
Crimes against children with a racial, religious or faith-based element are steadily increasing, newly released figures show.
Head of Russian Orthodox Church lavishes praise on Putin after 'open and honest' election
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has lavished praise on Vladimir Putin after his most recent landslide victory in the Russian presidential elections this week.
Did Stephen Hawking really convert to Christianity?
In a time-honoured tradition that goes back at least to the life and death of Charles Darwin, some Christians are claiming that a famous scientist converted to the faith before he died.
Canon J John attacks BBC for bias against Christians
In a long blog post, J John accuses the BBC of discriminating against 'mainstream, Bible-based, 'traditional' Christianity.
Pope Francis: Anyone who uses prostitutes has 'sick mentality' and is 'torturing women'
Pope Francis has appealed for forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women, describing it as torture.
Serious abuse by priests could still go unreported, Church's safeguarding chief admits
Rape and other serious abuse carried out by priests and bishops today may still be ignored and not properly reported, the Church of England's head of safeguarding admitted yesterday.
Lakewood Church's Craig Johnson shares how his son's autism manifests God's power
Craig Johnson established the Champions Club at Joel Osteen's church for families with special needs as inspired by his son, Connor, who has special needs.
What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?
With so many disagreements about the gift of tongues, we should let the Bible tell us about it. What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?
Boston college discourages saying 'God bless you' on campus so no one is offended
Students at a women's college in Boston are being discouraged from saying "God bless you" when someone sneezes as it might be construed as a form of "microaggression" against people who practise another religion.
'Downton Abbey' star Hugh Bonneville investigates final days of Jesus's life in new TV documentary for Easter
The popular TV star took up theology as a young man in college and actually learned from Rowan Williams, the former leader of the Church of England.
Nun says she has lost everything in legal battle with Katy Perry over historic LA convent
A nun has recounted how she has lost everything after fighting a legal battle over the sale of a historic L.A. convent, which pop singer Katy Perry wanted to buy for $14.5 million.
Algerian government imposes heavy fines on Christians for transporting Bibles
The Algerian government imposed heavy fines on two brothers for carrying over 50 Bibles in their car, just weeks after it denied that it is discriminating against the country's religious minority by ordering the closure of several churches in recent months.
Duggar family news: Derick Dillard would let Jill get an abortion only if it would save her life
The Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On" are definitely against abortion, but when one person recently asked Derick Dillard if he would allow Jill to get one under certain conditions, he said yes.
Bart Millard reveals mom's reaction to the film 'I Can Only Imagine'
It's deeply personal for MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard to see the film "I Can Only Imagine," which is based on the Christian band's same-titled song, as the movie is about his relationship with father, Arthur Millard.
3 things we can learn from John the beloved
John the beloved can teach us many things necessary to a growing faith in and relationship with Christ.
3 ways to enjoy praying - even when you don't feel like praying
Have you ever felt like you don't want to pray? Or that you always need to be in the mood before you can pray? If you said yes to any of the two, you've got to read this.