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What is worse for Christians â the guilt of sin, or the shame of being found out?
It turns out that Americans are motivated more by feelings of shame than conscience, according to a new study.
Jerusalem Day: Marking the 'reunification' of a tragic, beautiful city
Today marks Jerusalem Day, or in Hebrew Yom Yerushalayiman, an Israeli national holiday for the celebration of the 'reunification' of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City from the Jordanians in the wake of the Six Day War in June 1967.
5 lessons from Barna about the divided Christians of America
A recent extensive study by Barna Group has explored the ideological commitments of America's diverse faith communities. Assessing everything from theological conservatism to LGBT sympathies and gun ownership, the research shines an interesting light on some of America's most influential groups.
A pastor claims he has God's phone number. Can he help us think differently about prayer?
As if Christians didn't already have enough of a reputation for being somewhere on the spectrum between mad and weird, we've now seen the emergence of a pastor who says he had God's personal phone number, and regularly calls him on his cell.
Abuse victims are 'spiteful' boys who were rejected by priests, claims Vatican envoy
Some children who have accused priests of child sex abuse are no more than 'spiteful' boys who fell in love with priests and were rejected, according to a Vatican envoy.
Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation
Security in Berlin has been stepped up in Berlin as Germany's capital prepares to welcome the former US President Barack Obama, visiting Berlin for the 500th anniversary celebrations of the Reformation.
Muslims for Manchester: Three stories of Muslim heroes after the Manchester bombings
The reality is we are a diverse society and so the only response can be to unite closer together to remove the gaps where extremism flourishes.
Interview: Emma Buchan, straight-talking head of 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer movement launching tomorrow
As hundreds of thousands of Christians prepare to take part in the 'Thy Kingdom Come' international wave of prayer from tomorrow, Ascension Day, until Sunday June 4, Pentecost, Christian Today caught up with Emma Buchan, who is its lively, unpretentious and highly engaging project manager.
Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing
Among the Christian responders to Monday's Manchester bombing are trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Justin Bieber fans beg him to cancel London gig after Manchester attack
Bieber fans are frightened for the star's safety, and the safety of his fans, after Ariane Grande's concert was targeted. She has now suspended her own world tour.
Aldersgate Day: How John Wesley's conversion transformed the Church
On this day in 1738 a man named John Wesley had a profound experience that changed his life â and arguably transformed the Church as well.
Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines
A Filipino Catholic priest and some parishioners have been kidnapped and taken hostage by radical Islamic terrorists.
This English cathedral has its own police force â and now they can arrest criminals
York Minster Police have the power to arrest people for the first time in 80 years after a special swearing in ceremony on Tuesday.
All smiles as Pope Francis meets with Donald Trump at the Vatican
The much-anticipated meeting came after historic tensions between the two men, with the Pope famously saying last year of Trump's plans for a wall with the border of Mexico and the ill-fated 'Muslim ban': 'A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.' Trump responded by saying that the Pope was 'disgraceful'.
Britain deploys troops after Manchester attack, threat level raised to 'critical'
Prime Minister Theresa May announced late on Tuesday that the threat level was now considered 'critical', meaning an attack may be imminent.
Blessed are the peacemakers: the opportunities that exist for Pope Francis and Donald Trump
Julian Egan of International Alert on the unique opportunity represented by the meeting today of President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two extremely different men.