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'Exodus in the Middle East unrivalled since the days of Moses': Vice President Mike Pence blasts Christian persecution in 8 quotes
Vice President Mike Pence used his speech at the In Defense of Christians solidarity dinner to announce the US would bypass the United Nations in aid to the Middle East, giving directly to faith-based groups on the ground.

The biblical command most British Christians don't care for â and why they're dangerously wrong
The Old Testament's famous command against idolatry is seen as irrelevant to most Brits, including Christians. It might sound like just another 'rule' but it points to the longing of the human heart - and the Church ignores it at its peril.
North Korea Day of Prayer offers message of hope for Christians in pariah state
North Korea continues to imprison, execute and torture Christians but opportunities are opening to weaken the totalitarian regime's grip, politicians, religious leaders and religious freedom charities heard on Wednesday.
VP Mike Pence says US will bypass UN and give US aid directly to Christians in Iraq
Mike Pence is promising to bypass the United Nations and give aid directly to beleaguered Christian communities in Iraq, vowing the days of minimal support filtering down to persecuted believers 'are over'.

The 6 Commandments? For most Brits â including Christians â 10 is too many
Most Britons â and British Christians â only see six of the Bible's Ten Commandments as important principles to live by, according to a recent survey.

Jerry Falwell Jr calls on evangelicals to rise up against 'fake Republicans'
Jerry Falwell Jr, the influential evangelical president of Liberty University in Virginia, has passionately backed Steve Bannon's declaration of 'war' against what Falwell calls 'fake Republicans'.

Is God OK with gay marriage? Two pastors share their view
One pastor saying that embracing it is listening to the Holy Spirit while another maintains God's standards have never changed and the Bible forbids it.

Kylie Jenner covers up 'bump,' still refuses to address pregnancy reports
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott still quiet about pregnancy rumors, dad Caitlyn Jenner confirms, Tyga wwants paternity test once baby is out

Gay Catholics could be denied proper funerals, leaked email suggests
A leaked set of directives attributed to a Catholic diocese in Madison, Wisconsin urges priests to minimise 'the risk of scandal and confusion' when asked to conduct the funeral service of a person in a 'notorious homosexual relationship'.

When atheists demand high school removes Christian flag, students get out their own flags to defend their school
Students responded in the most amazing way when atheists told LaPoyner High School, Texas, to stop flying a flag with the Christian cross in the school grounds.

Churches experiencing decline have 5 options and none of them are easy
In theory, the choices are simple. But putting them to practice is not so easy.

The Bible origins of the $1.7 million note by Albert Einstein
It's the stuff of urban legend â the scribbled sketch on a restaurant napkin by an artist who can't pay for his meal sells for millions after he's become famous.

How this stylish film shot around the world will show the living impact of Paul's letter to the Philippians
Christianity Explored Ministries has unveiled the classy trailer for Discipleship Explored (DE), a film series based on Paul's letter to the Philippians and its impact on people's lives around the world.

Christianity is banned in Saudi Arabia. Will promised reforms make a difference?
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has declared his intention of returning the country to a 'moderate Islam'.

Operation Christmas Child rubbishes Humanists UK's claim they are using shoebox appeal to evangelise secretly
A Christian charity has hit back at claims from British Humanists they are using a Christmas appeal to 'manipulate' and secretly evangelise vulnerable children.

Attack on Egyptian church foiled, guards blow up terrorists' car
An attack on an Egyptian Coptic church has been foiled by security services outside the building.