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Israel Folau hits back at gay hell criticism: 'I would sooner lose everything than abandon Jesus'
Israel Folau hits back at gay hell criticism: 'I would sooner lose everything than abandon Jesus'

Israel Folau, the Australian Christian rugby player under fire for saying gay people are going to hell, has spoken out given a lengthy defence of his faith and attacking Rugby Australia.

Avoiding brokenness: 6 words only Christian use that make no sense to anyone else
Avoiding brokenness: 6 words only Christian use that make no sense to anyone else

Beyond the obvious register of believer jargon, there's another set of words which are a bit more problematic.

Catholic priest arrested over killing of albino man in Malawi
Catholic priest arrested over killing of albino man in Malawi

A Catholic priest in Malawi has been arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a man with albinism.

Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris starts recovery at home following four emergency surgeries
Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris starts recovery at home following four emergency surgeries

Gateway Church founding Pastor Robert Morris has been released from the hospital this weekend after undergoing several surgeries for hernia and abdominal bleeding.

Do churches need ministers? Not as much as they think
Do churches need ministers? Not as much as they think

Just how important is the minister? Professionals who've trained for two or three years at a college and probably done a bit of an apprenticeship too might not particularly like to hear it said, 'Not very much.'

What did Charles Spurgeon have to say about war? 5 quotes
What did Charles Spurgeon have to say about war? 5 quotes

One revered Christian hero who had a surprising amount to say about war was CH Spurgeon.

Exorcisms now so popular Catholic priests are casting out demons over the phone
Exorcisms now so popular Catholic priests are casting out demons over the phone

Demands for exorcisms has reached such a peak that priests are casting out demons over the phone, a Vatican conference on exorcism was told on Monday.

Can an atheist go to heaven?
Can an atheist go to heaven?

Can an atheist go to heaven? Categorically not, is the traditional answer. Heaven is reserved for those who have repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord.

Bill Hybels: Evangelical hypocrisy and lessons for us all
Bill Hybels: Evangelical hypocrisy and lessons for us all

What can Christians learn from the accusations of impropriety that Bill Hybels is facing?

What life is really like for Christians in a North Korean prison

'The crematorium was so small and there were so many dead bodies that we had to cut the dead bodies into small pieces with an axe.'

Florida waitress dishes out 75,000 dinners for homeless to fulfill God's calling
Florida waitress dishes out 75,000 dinners for homeless to fulfill God's calling

Florida waitress Gloria Lewis says she feels that God has called her to help out the homeless people in her community, so every week, she prepares 225 dinners and 180 breakfasts from her own kitchen to serve those in need.

CBS show 'Young Sheldon' appears to downplay impact of prayer in latest episode
CBS show 'Young Sheldon' appears to downplay impact of prayer in latest episode

The latest episode of the CBS show "Young Sheldon" featured the rare scene of a family praying in the name of Jesus, but it was immediately followed by disparaging remarks from a character who disdains religion.

Britain should do more for Commonwealth countries on climate change, says Christian Aid

A report by development charity Christian Aid has found that the Commonwealth's richer nations are doing less than poorer ones to address climate change.

Rowan Williams to launch church campaign for tax justice
Rowan Williams to launch church campaign for tax justice

Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is to help launch a new Christian campaign for tax justice tomorrow.

Pastor Andrew Brunson trial begins with US religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback in court
Pastor Andrew Brunson trial begins with US religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback in court

US pastor Andrew Brunson goes on trial in Turkey today facing up to 35 years in jail after being accused of aiding a terrorist group held responsible for the failed coup last July against President Tayyip Erdogan.

Richard Chartres: How the Commonwealth can tackle the scourge of trachoma
Richard Chartres: How the Commonwealth can tackle the scourge of trachoma

Imagine being in excruciating pain every time you blink. Imagine this pain lasting several years until eventually you lose your eyesight.