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Who are the Red Letter Christians?
Who are the Red Letter Christians?

Last weekend a conference took place in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It's the home of Liberty University, whose president is Jerry Falwell Jnr, one of President Trump's most ardent evangelical supporters.

Kensington Temple pastor barred from Morocco calls for religious freedom
Kensington Temple pastor barred from Morocco calls for religious freedom

A British pastor is calling for genuine freedom of religion in Morocco after he was refused entry to the country and interrogated regarding informal meetings with Moroccan Christians.

Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Holocaust that destroyed my family
Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Holocaust that destroyed my family

Tonight and tomorrow the Jewish community celebrates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day).

Bill Hybels resigns from Willow Creek after misconduct allegations
Bill Hybels resigns from Willow Creek after misconduct allegations

Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels has stepped down from his position following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with women over several decades.

Wisconsin Gov. approves bill removing abortion coverage for state employees
Wisconsin Gov. approves bill removing abortion coverage for state employees

New legislation that removes abortion coverage from insurance plans of state employees in Wisconsin has been signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker.

Bill aimed at banning abortions after 20 weeks passes Missouri House
Bill aimed at banning abortions after 20 weeks passes Missouri House

A bill that would outlaw abortions after 20-weeks into pregnancy has been approved by the Missouri House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Kim Davis asks appeals court to dismiss lawsuits over gay marriage licenses
Kim Davis asks appeals court to dismiss lawsuits over gay marriage licenses

Kentucky clerk Kim Davis is reportedly seeking the dismissal of two lawsuits that were filed against her after she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2015.

Majority of pastors say church members are rarely punished for misconduct
Majority of pastors say church members are rarely punished for misconduct

A majority of pastors in the U.S. have said that they have never heard of a case when a church member was disciplined for misconduct, a new survey has found.

Johnnie Moore denies plans to discuss Stormy Daniels scandal in proposed meeting between Trump and evangelical leaders

Johnnie Moore, an evangelical adviser to President Donald Trump, has denied that evangelical leaders are planning to discuss the scandal involving the President and adult film performer Stormy Daniels at a proposed conference in June.

Occam's Razor: The Christian philosopher who made things simple
Occam's Razor: The Christian philosopher who made things simple

Today is the Anglican feast day of William of Ockham, a medieval theologian famous for the 'razor' that also bears his name. Who was he and what did he teach?

'We do God, we just don't talk about it': Peter Stanford on bringing faith back to the fore
'We do God, we just don't talk about it': Peter Stanford on bringing faith back to the fore

'One of my favourite figures is that one in six atheists believe in angels...none of it is as clear cut as people think. Faith is still a powerful force in people's lives.'

'God made your fast-twitch fibres': How Bible studies are helping Commonwealth Games' athletes
'God made your fast-twitch fibres': How Bible studies are helping Commonwealth Games' athletes

One of the chaplains at the Commonwealth Games writes for Christian Today on his message to elite athletes this week.

Pope Francis' teaching document on holiness: 6 lessons evangelicals need to hear
Pope Francis' teaching document on holiness: 6 lessons evangelicals need to hear

These are the words of someone who's immersed himself in the life of the spirit, without ever losing touch with the cares and concerns of ordinary people.

India's faith leaders unite to condemn hateful nationalism and religious discrimination
India's faith leaders unite to condemn hateful nationalism and religious discrimination

Faith leaders representing the six main religions in India have united in a joint statement condemning hateful political division, state coercion of individuals and violent discrimination against faith groups.

Another Catholic priest killed in DRC after kidnapped priest released
Another Catholic priest killed in DRC after kidnapped priest released

A Catholic priest has been killed by armed men in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the third killing of a priest in the DRC's North Kivu province. It comes as a kidnapped Congolese priest has been released from captivity.

US Protestants now more likely than Catholics to go to church weekly
US Protestants now more likely than Catholics to go to church weekly

Less than one in four American Catholics attend Mass weekly, a new poll has suggested, meaning Protestants are more reliable in their church attendance.