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Trump has shown 'long-term commitment' to Afghan war, says top US general
'The Taliban cannot win on the battlefield, it's time for them to join the peace process,' General John Nicholson told reporters.
Justin Bieber dances at Hillsong: 'Nothing more cool than praising God'
Christian pop star Justin Bieber has posted a live video of himself dancing to worship music at Australia's Hillsong church.
Tensions ease between Coptic Christians and Muslims after clashes in Upper Egypt village
Tensions between Coptic Christians and Muslims in an Upper Egyptian village eased this week following weekend clashes after the Christians were prevented from holding a Mass at a private home because they had no permit.
What should go in to a church statement of faith?
From the minimal to the microscopically detailed, churches everywhere produce statements of faith for their websites.
St Bartholomew's Day 1572: When French Protestants suffered their most deadly blow
One of the saddest aspects of the Reformation, whose beginning 500 years ago in 1517 we remember on October 31, was the violence it provoked.
Couple terrorised by KKK wizard-turned-priest refuse to meet unless he names accomplices
An African-American couple who were once terrorised by a KKK leader â and since turned Catholic priest â have said the man's actions were 'almost unforgivable' and will not meet with the priest unless he names more KKK associates.
US Catholic bishops rebuke Donald Trump on closure of unaccompanied child migrants programme
US Catholic bishops are speaking out against Donald Trump's closure of a migration scheme for children crossing the southern border after fleeing violence.
Ahead of imminent Florida execution, Catholic bishops call on governor to stop it on 'pro-life' grounds
Catholic bishops in Florida have urged the state's governor to intervene before the execution scheduled for tomorrow of a man convicted of murder, invoking pro-life principles.
Kenyan Christians brutally hacked to death as Islamist attacks surge
Four Kenyan Christians were brutally murdered by Al-Qaeda affiliated militants last week after refusing to recite the Shahada â the Islamic statement of faith.
Church signs and wonders: a spotter's guide to a great American tradition
Church signs are a familiar landmark in towns right across the country, and while for the most part they're just intended to display the service times and pastor's name, a maverick contingent of witty church staff often subvert them to impressive effect.
'King Trump'? Paula White says president was 'raised up' by God â but that could be bad news
US evangelical leader and advisor to the president Paula White has defended Trump from his critics, comparing him to a 'king' and saying he 'has been raised up by God'. But if Trump has been 'chosen', it might not be good news.
Did early Christians interpret the Bible literally?
The earliest Latin interpretations of the gospel are on display this week after being brought to light by a British theologian.
Redemption is always on offer â even to the vilest bigot
Redemption is always on offer, even to the worst offenders.
How this church sheltered 800 terrified people during Barcelona attack
More than 800 people found shelter in a church during the terrorist attack in Barcelona.
Falwell Jr applauds Trump because he 'says what's in his heart' â but that's exactly the problem
Notorious Trump ally and evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr last week explained his controversial and long-running support for the US president. Trump's virtue, Falwell said, is that he 'says what's in his heart'. This sadly betrays a vanilla, Disney-ified and narcissistic philosophy that elevates 'being true to yourself' above all else. It also, ironically, underlines the problem so many have with Mr Trump â they don't like what's in his heart.
10 pastors are in jail for leading a children's camp: How India's anti-conversion laws are targeting Christians
It is now three months since 10 Indian Christian pastors and their colleagues were arrested and charged with cruelty, kidnapping and forced conversion of children.