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Pro-life \'born again Christian\' Madeleine Runkles, pregnant at 18, defends herself after graduation ceremony ban
Pro-life 'born again Christian' Madeleine Runkles, pregnant at 18, defends herself after graduation ceremony ban

The 18-year old pregnant student banned by a conservative Christian school from taking part in its graduation ceremony for having pre-marital sex has written a lengthy defence of her position in the Washington Post.

\'Dodgy allies\': Why won\'t Theresa May publish a report on jihadist funding in the UK?
'Dodgy allies': Why won't Theresa May publish a report on jihadist funding in the UK?

Theresa May is being urged to publish a report on Saudi funding of extremism in the UK after the second attack by a British-born terrorist in two months.

Analysis: What does it mean for a charity to call itself Christian?
Analysis: What does it mean for a charity to call itself Christian?

Gone are the days when it is acceptable for a charity to use aid as a 'front' for evangelism.

\'The Lord is their refuge\': 9 Bible verses on the poor
'The Lord is their refuge': 9 Bible verses on the poor

The Bible is full of positive, even revolutionary references to the poor, epitomised by Jesus's Beatitudes in the sermon on the mount.

Christians, for the love of God, stop calling gay activists Nazis
Christians, for the love of God, stop calling gay activists Nazis

There is nothing new under the sun. Yet some depressing patterns repeat with such alarming regularity that one wonders if some people missed the memo.

Ancient Christian frescoes in the catacombs of Rome unveiled to the world for first time in centuries
Ancient Christian frescoes in the catacombs of Rome unveiled to the world for first time in centuries

Laser technology has been used to reveal Christian frescoes from centuries ago, hidden until now in the underground tunnels of the catacombs of Rome.

Theresa May urged to appoint religious freedom ambassador to fight persecution
Theresa May urged to appoint religious freedom ambassador to fight persecution

Theresa May has come under pressure from Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates over efforts to fight religious persecution around the world.

Q & A explainer: Why Trump is likely to disappoint the Israelis by not moving the US embassy to Jerusalem
Q & A explainer: Why Trump is likely to disappoint the Israelis by not moving the US embassy to Jerusalem

The reason today is significant goes back to 1995, when the US Congress approved the Jerusalem Embassy Act, which requires that the American embassy be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Today, June 1, marks one of the six-month intervals in which the waiver has come up for being signed.

Tennis star turned pastor faces backlash over LGBT comments
Tennis star turned pastor faces backlash over LGBT comments

Australian tennis legend turned pastor Margaret Court has again caused controversy over her views on homosexuality.

Bieber, Perry, Coldplay: Star-studded lineup for Manchester tribute concert
Bieber, Perry, Coldplay: Star-studded lineup for Manchester tribute concert

Following the unexpected terror attack at her concert in Manchester last Monday which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 100, Ariana Grande will return to Manchester for a tribute concert this Sunday.

Election 2017: Visiting Wheatley, the Tory stronghold where Theresa May grew up in a vicarage
Election 2017: Visiting Wheatley, the Tory stronghold where Theresa May grew up in a vicarage

The Prime Minister has spoken of the 'Christian values' she gained while being raised in and around St Mary the Virgin here. So what do the ordinary folk of Wheatley make of her chances at next week's general election?

Mosque proposal that led to Southern Baptist controversy gets the go-ahead
Mosque proposal that led to Southern Baptist controversy gets the go-ahead

The controversial mosque proposal that became caught up in a row between Russell Moore and the Southern Baptist leadership is to go ahead.

Archbishop Welby: Don\'t be cynical about politicians, pray!
Archbishop Welby: Don't be cynical about politicians, pray!

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used an appearance on Thought For The Day to call for citizens across the UK to show respect for politicians.

Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being challenged over his account of how much he was involved with a Christian camp at the heart of a police investigation regarding the abuse of young people.

5 Bible passages for when you are tempted to quit on your faith
5 Bible passages for when you are tempted to quit on your faith

There are times in our lives as Christians when our faith becomes tested. When this happens, we need to hold on to what God said in the Word so that we can weather what we are going through.

Professional dancer says his cerebral palsy is an \'asset\', not a hindrance, to fulfilling God\'s purpose for his life
Professional dancer says his cerebral palsy is an 'asset', not a hindrance, to fulfilling God's purpose for his life

Dancer Jerron Herman says he lives on the biblical principle stated in Romans 8:28: 'All things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.'