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Rachael Denhollander reignites Sovereign Grace Church controversy
Rachael Denhollander, the former US gymnast who was the first to bring accusations of abuse against the disgraced Larry Nassar, has hit back at Sovereign Grace Church (SGC) after the evangelical outfit denied allegations of abuse cover-up.
Israeli minister says Poland cancelled his visit amid furore over Holocaust 'denial' bill
Israel's education minister's trip to Poland this week has been cancelled amid uproar at the Polish government's plans to outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust.
Why Anglicans who object to reconciliation with Methodists should read more history
Friends of mine, Catholic-minded Anglicans, are at the moment getting very exercised about current proposals for Anglican-Methodist reconciliation in England.
Want to know how to get the Bible's message? Try listening
I have to be honest. I am terrible at keeping New Year's resolutions. This is partly because, for me, they are so often about food.
Archaeologists uncover one of oldest churches in Turkey
One of the earliest churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, is thought to have been discovered in an archaeological dig in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district.
Does God cause illness? How Jesus handled a tough question
Any kind of affliction is hard to bear; it's even harder when people say it's your own fault.
Evangelical Christian is front-runner for Costa Rica presidency
A conservative evangelical Christian has emerged as the front-runner to take the presidency in Costa Rica.
Former Brixton Prison chaplain ousted for 'extreme' Christian views
A former prison chaplain has claim he was forced out of his job at Brixton prison after the Muslim managing chaplain accused him of holding 'extreme' views.
How a North Korean woman found faith in a labour camp
Tens of thousands of Christians are imprisoned for their faith in North Korean labour camps, but for one defector it was going to a labour camp that led her to Jesus.
Syrian rebels shoot down Russian warplane and kill pilot after he ejects
Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia's defence ministry and Syrian rebels said.
Bishops attacks 'illusion' of seeking happiness in materialism
In a keynote address to school leaders in London, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, described schools as places where children learn to seek 'fullness of life' rather than the 'illusion' that happiness can be found in possessions or outward appearances.
The lasting legacy of the extraordinary rule of the Tudors in Britain
A new exhibition, the Tudors: the family and faith in Durham, will highlighting the profound impact of the royal family on the Durham Cathedral and changes in worship wrought by the Reformation
Ruined Albanian churches could be tourist magnet if repaired
Many old Albanian Orthodox churches and the art they contain lie in ruins due to decades of neglect but they could attract tourists if they are repaired, according to experts.
Jeremiah's hope: How we can learn from the faith of Israel's great prophet
Jeremiah's decision to buy his family land from his kinsman was more than just a commercial transaction.
A sabbath rest from gadgets: Why it's good for the soul
More than half (57 per cent) of US evangelical leaders say they take a sabbath from electronic communication devices.
Catholic bishops defend their involvement in Congo's troubled politics: 'The Church acts as arbitrator'
Catholic bishops in the Congo have defended their involvement in politics after criticism from the president at their presence at recent demonstrations.