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Charlie Gard's parents call for law change after watching Alfie Evans case with 'heavy heart'
Charlie Gard's parents, whose campaign to save their terminally ill baby spread around the world last year, have called for a change in the law to give parents more control over the care of their children.
Rebel angels: is this the greatest description ever of Satan in hell?
A mere £10, paid on this day around 350 years ago for what's recognised as one of the finest works in the whole of English literature, seems a little unfair.
'A good death'? Bishop Graham Tomlin on Alfie Evans, Christian healing and why the church must defend the NHS
Last night in London an Anglican Bishop joined healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS, Christian 'healing', Alfie Evans and why believers might need to rethink suffering and death.
Paul Ryan fires House chaplain because he was 'aligned with Democrats'
The chaplain for the US House of Representatives has been forced to step down amid accusations he was 'aligned with Democrats'.
Ecclesiastes 8: Real understanding, true contentment
You would think that having tried to understand the difficult question of how to live in a corrupt society Solomon would have had enough.
Alfie Evans: Liverpool archbishop backs Alder Hey hospital as dad says he wants to 'build bridges'
The Catholic bishop of Liverpool has backed Alder Hey hospital's treatment of terminally ill baby Alfie Evans amid fierce criticism from his supporters.
Publication of Bill Hybels' books suspended after misconduct allegations
Two publishers have suspended publication of books by Christian author Bill Hybels, following allegations of misconduct against the US pastor.
Who is 'the fool' in Proverbs? 7 types of modern day folly
There's no character trait the Bible condemns more than folly. The fool â particularly a target in the book of Proverbs â is a pitiful creature, who deserves no respect and should he shunned for the harm he does.
New Bible board game takes children on a 'pilgrimage to paradise'
A new Bible-based board game challenges players knowledge of Scripture in a fun, challenging and even morally formative 'pilgrimage to paradise'. A sort of Christian 'snakes and ladders', is this the game your kids (or you) have been waiting for?
Asia Bibi: Could this infamous blasphemy case finally be resolved?
Pakistan's most senior judge has said he will personally decide 'soon' the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who is facing the death penalty for alleged 'blasphemy'.
Do we need to fear hell before we can love God?
There was another evangelical furore on Twitter yesterday about eternal damnation. Does God need hell to show how much he loves you?
U.S. Assemblies of God elects first-ever woman to serve as its general secretary
The leaders of the Assemblies of God have elected Rev. Donna L. Barrett as general secretary, making her the first-ever woman in the history of the Pentecostal denomination to fill the role.
Barbara Bush testified her strong faith in Jesus shortly before her death
Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 92, attested to her faith in Jesus Christ when she spoke to family members during her final days.
Trump's travel ban at the Supreme Court: Opponents argue it's motivated by religious discrimination
With opponents of Donald Trump's travel ban arguing that it is motivated by religious discrimination, two key judges on the US supreme court signaled support for the controversial ban on several Muslim-majority countries yesterday.
Finding the line: When does a prayer request become gossip?
Christians aren't generally fuzzy on the concept of gossip. We know it's wrong; Paul talks about 'no corrupting talk' coming out of our mouths.
Religious freedoms deteriorating, US federal watchdog finds â but there are glimmers of hope
While many countries are increasingly denying religious freedoms, especially bad acts of religious persecution are more likely to draw global protest, a federal watchdog commission has reported.