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Andy Savage scandal: Highpoint Church leader dropped from conference speaker line-up
The scandal around Andy Savage's abuse is developing pace with the lead pastor at Highpoint Church, where Savage works, being removed from the speaking line-up of an upcoming Christian conference.
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Zambia bans church services as it battles deadly cholera epidemic
Zambia has banned church assemblies in parts of its capital city Lusaka, as the nation fights to deter an epidemic of cholera.
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Chinese state destroys Christian megachurch as religious crackdown continues
The Chinese government this week demolished with explosives a notorious Christian megachurch in its Shanxi province, heightening tensions between Chinese Christians and the government's atheistic communist regime.
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The reason Christians are being persecuted today â and what we can do about it
What drives this hostility to Christians, and what does it look like on the ground?
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Does God still speak in an audible voice? He has to me
Of all the slurs aimed at Christians by atheists, the idea that we're just 'the people who hear voices' is one of the most painful.
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Pope Francis is taking 2,000 poor people to the circus â and animal rights activists object
Pope Francis is to treat some of Rome's poorest people to a day at the circus today â and animal rights activists aren't happy.
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Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory
The 'glory of God' or the 'glory of the Lord' are common expressions in the Bible.
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Moody Bible Institute under pressure as it fires radio presenter who alleged dodgy dealings
The Moody Bible Institute (MBI) of Chicago, founded in 1886 and named after the renowned American evangelist Dwight L Moody, appeared to be in crisis today after firing one of its popular radio presenters who criticised the institute for irregular dealings.
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US 'Dreamers' under threat of deportation handed lifeline by judge's ruling
Donald Trump's plan to end a programme shielding young people brought to the US illegally by their parents from deportation looked in doubt today after evangelical leaders said they were 'deeply concerned' and a US judge temporarily blocked the move.
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My story: A Methodist minister describes how he survived a devastating illness â and gave himself to God
Returning to the car after shopping, I felt a sudden stabbing pain in my back near my kidneys and collapsed.
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Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution
Christians in Egypt experienced an unprecedented spike in persecution last year, a watchdog's annual report claims, with more than 200 people driven from their homes and 128 killed.
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Tim Farron says he was wrong to deny gay sex was sinful
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has spoken of his regret at saying he did not believe gay sex was sinful after sustained media pressure on him.
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Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings â or face divine consequences
Donald Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White has told people to send her money â ideally their January salary â in order to receive blessings, or face divine consequences.
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'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
The woman who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago aged 17 by the megachurch pastor Andy Savage has responded to his apology and to his church rallying around him with a standing ovation, saying: 'It's disgusting'.
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Donald Trump sparks praises and criticism from the public after acknowledging an article about his victory over Clinton
President Donald Trump generated mixed reactions from the public after acknowledging an article about him and his rival Hilary Clinton. Trump thanked journalist Michael Goodwin for his column titled, "We're still better off with Trump than Clinton."