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British men who 'look Muslim' face abuse, says study
British men who 'look Muslim' face abuse, says study

In an indication of what Muslims in the UK have experienced after Brexit and the terrorist attacks, a new study has shown that non-Muslim men have suffered verbal, physical and emotional abuse because they 'look Muslim'.

Clicks instead of Communion: Church of England goes digital as attendance hits new low
Clicks instead of Communion: Church of England goes digital as attendance hits new low

The Church of England's congregations are ditching Mass for Macbooks as regular attendance is being replaced with digital engagement.

Anti-slavery day: How people around the world are being rescued by Christian faith in action
Anti-slavery day: How people around the world are being rescued by Christian faith in action

There are more slaves in the world today than at any other time in history. It's time, once more, for the church to put its faith into action. And we're already seeing that when the church acts, slaves are set free.

For the first time, most Americans now say you can be good without God
For the first time, most Americans now say you can be good without God

Most people in the US now accept individuals can have morality without religion as, for the first time, a majority of Americans — 56 percent — say it is possible to be a good person without believing in God.

Male-only Mount Athos monasteries 'full of unease' after Greece passes transgender law
Male-only Mount Athos monasteries 'full of unease' after Greece passes transgender law

The conservative Greek Orthodox Church has reacted furiously to the new law.

Pope Benedict isn't dying: secretary slams fake news
Pope Benedict isn't dying: secretary slams fake news

The personal secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, has rejected reports that the former pontiff is close to death and said that a quote attributed to him that hinted as much on social media is false.

Is it possible to be a good Christian and not go to church?
Is it possible to be a good Christian and not go to church?

The word "Church," on the other hand, comes from the Greek word "Ekklesia" which means "the called out ones." Are you called?

There's a lie Satan feeds single Christians about marriage
There's a lie Satan feeds single Christians about marriage

So many single Christians are deceived in this area and feel miserable because of it.

How to get over the pain of being rejected by other people
How to get over the pain of being rejected by other people

Rejection is one of the most painful things the human heart can experience. But there are ways to heal.

Why does the answer to our prayers sometimes arrive late?
Why does the answer to our prayers sometimes arrive late?

We feel desperate for an answer but we don't receive a swift reply. Have you ever felt like God is slow to respond?

Pastor's daughter kidnapped by Islamist militants in Niger
Pastor's daughter kidnapped by Islamist militants in Niger

The abduction appears to be the first targeting of a Christian by militants in the West African nation, according to the persecution watchdog.

Four month spike in hate crime - including religiously motivated attacks - as Home Office vows to protect places of worship
Four month spike in hate crime - including religiously motivated attacks - as Home Office vows to protect places of worship

A four-month spike in 'hate crime' –- including religiously motivated offences –- following this year's terrorist attacks in the UK peaked at a higher level than the same form of crime after last year's divisive EU referendum, according to Home Office figures.

Is Charles Darwin's house haunted?
Is Charles Darwin's house haunted?

English Heritage has released a list of its 10 spookiest sites, voted for by members of staff across its more than 400 castles, abbeys and other historical buildings.

Abortion row between Catholic hierarchy and The Tablet escalates as another Bishop wades in
Abortion row between Catholic hierarchy and The Tablet escalates as another Bishop wades in

The row over abortion between the English Catholic Church heirarchy and a respected Catholic journal has escalated this week after a bishop said that Catholics – including on newspapers – cannot claim to be true to their faith if they question Church teaching on the issue.

#MeToo: Beth Moore, Kay Warren and other Christians share abuse stories after Harvey Weinstein scandal
#MeToo: Beth Moore, Kay Warren and other Christians share abuse stories after Harvey Weinstein scandal

Beth Moore and Kay Warren joined the viral Twitter conversation #MeToo being used by people who have experienced sexual abuse.

Abortion memorial: Pro-lifers plan to mourn 50th anniversary of 1967 Abortion Act
Abortion memorial: Pro-lifers plan to mourn 50th anniversary of 1967 Abortion Act

A minute's silence marking the 50th anniversary of the Abortion Act will be held in Westminster next Friday 27 October as pro-life supporters plan to gather and mourn the occasion.