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Anglican icon, spiritual giant: 9 quotes from Archbishop of Canterbury William Temple
William Temple was one of the greatest Archbishops of Canterbury in modern times. He died on this day in 1944, but is renowned today as a historic church leader and a 'spiritual giant'.
The 6 Commandments? For most Brits â including Christians â 10 is too many
Most Britons â and British Christians â only see six of the Bible's Ten Commandments as important principles to live by, according to a recent survey.
Jerry Falwell Jr calls on evangelicals to rise up against 'fake Republicans'
Jerry Falwell Jr, the influential evangelical president of Liberty University in Virginia, has passionately backed Steve Bannon's declaration of 'war' against what Falwell calls 'fake Republicans'.
Churches named 'at risk' include Charles Dickens' 'Little Dorrit' sanctuary
Charles Dickens' beloved church, and the one featured in Little Dorrit, is in endangered, according to the latest Heritage at Risk list published on Thursday.
Is God OK with gay marriage? Two pastors share their view
One pastor saying that embracing it is listening to the Holy Spirit while another maintains God's standards have never changed and the Bible forbids it.
Heroic Iraqi priest refuses to leave as a new battle starts, weeks after ISIS' defeat
A senior Iraqi priest is refusing to leave his town as opposing armies assembled for battle.
Islamic converts and 'born-again' Muslims vulnerable to ISIS radicalisation
Islamic converts and 'born-again Muslims' are particularly vulnerable to radicalisation because of their 'vacuum of knowledge', a new report has found.
Gay Catholics could be denied proper funerals, leaked email suggests
A leaked set of directives attributed to a Catholic diocese in Madison, Wisconsin urges priests to minimise 'the risk of scandal and confusion' when asked to conduct the funeral service of a person in a 'notorious homosexual relationship'.
Fear of religion limits UK's influence, MPs warn
A fear of religion among foreign office staff hampers the UK's fight for freedom of belief, politicians warned on Wednesday.
Christmas CD combines Sistine chapel choir with Grammy-winning soprano â with proceeds going to the poor
In a new release of music for this year's Advent and Christmas, multiple Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli has sung with the Pope's Sistine Chapel choir.
When atheists demand high school removes Christian flag, students get out their own flags to defend their school
Students responded in the most amazing way when atheists told LaPoyner High School, Texas, to stop flying a flag with the Christian cross in the school grounds.
Churches experiencing decline have 5 options and none of them are easy
In theory, the choices are simple. But putting them to practice is not so easy.
Boost for US exorcists in battles against powers of darkness
US Catholic bishops have released an official English-language translation of a long-standing ritual guide to exorcisms.
The Bible origins of the $1.7 million note by Albert Einstein
It's the stuff of urban legend â the scribbled sketch on a restaurant napkin by an artist who can't pay for his meal sells for millions after he's become famous.
Grassroots campaign launched to persuade Church of England to adopt gay blessings
A 'grassroots' campaign is underway to persuade the Church of England to adopt formal services to bless gay couples.
How this stylish film shot around the world will show the living impact of Paul's letter to the Philippians
Christianity Explored Ministries has unveiled the classy trailer for Discipleship Explored (DE), a film series based on Paul's letter to the Philippians and its impact on people's lives around the world.