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Too many Christians scoff at prosperity gospel while embracing 'pampered gospel,' warns Beth Moore
Evangelist Beth Moore has lamented that while some Christians in America have managed to avoid the "prosperity gospel," many are adhering to a "pampered gospel," which she says are making them afraid of listening to critics.

New Hampshire church hosts active shooter drill amid rise in mass shooting incidents
A church in New Hampshire has hosted an event to train people in how to survive an active shooter situation amid the rising number of mass shootings in the U.S.

Bishop and senior clergyman join calls for Church of England to lose equalities exemptions
The Church of England should lose its protections under the Equalities Act that allow it to discriminate against people on the basis of their sexuality, a bishop and senior clergyman have said today.

Building the future of England's cathedrals: How an ancient craft is taking on a new life
If it weren't for the tap, tap, tapping, we could have been in a library. I've never seen such intense concentration.

Catholic priest found shot dead in Congo as unrest continues
A Catholic priest has been found dead in the Congo days after another priest was abducted.

Shane Claiborne hosts Lynchburg Revival after Jerry Falwell threatens him with jail
'Progressive' Christians gathered in Lynchburg this weekend for a revival on the steps of one of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, Jerry Falwell Jnr.
Syria 'chemical weapons' attack: Christian charity 'deeply alarmed' as West's response comes under spotlight
The West's response to atrocities in Syria came under the spotlight on Monday as horrific images purported to show an alleged chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town on Saturday.

Czech missionary Petr Jasek tells of suffering for Christ in Sudan prison
The Czech missionary held in Sudan, Petr Jasek, has described how God gave him a 'supernatural peace' in the face of waterboarding torture from Islamic State extremists and eventually used him to lead fellow inmates to Christ during his 14-month imprisonment.
Pope Francis condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Pope Francis has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria and prayed for all who are suffering the consequences.

Britain aims to resettle poisoned Russian ex-spy in US reports Sunday Times
Britain is considering offering poisoned Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia new identities and a fresh life in the United States

Former pastor Chuck Baldwin says assault rifle ownership is a biblical requirement
Radio host and former pastor Chuck Baldwin has claimed that owning an assault rifle is required in the Bible and a Christian who does not have an AR-15 is going against his faith.

Texas megachurch pays off $10.5 million in medical debts for over 4,000 families
A $100,000 donation from a megachurch in North Texas has been used to eliminate the debt of more than 4,000 families amounting to $10.5 million.

Franklin Graham calls for Target boycott after man exposes himself to little girl in female restroom
Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked his followers to boycott Target stores after a man reportedly exposed himself to a child in the ladies restroom at one of the retailer's locations in Chicago.

Archbishop of Canterbury honours hero Muslim imam
The archbishop of Canterbury has urged the importance of hope in the face of cruelty and neglect.

Church discipline rare in US Protestant churches, survey shows
US Protestant churches rarely discipline their members, according to a survey released this week by LifeWay Research.
Are evangelical leaders really planning to quiz Trump over Stormy Daniels?
The spokesman for a group of unofficial advisers to President Donald Trump has denied reports he is to be quizzed on his alleged relationship with adult film star Stormy Daniels.