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What should churches do about Hallowe'en?
Many churches will want to celebrate Hallowe'en next week â but in a way that doesn't deny the traditional darkness, but redeems it.
Pastor who prayed over Donald Trump says Hollywood is full of devil worshippers who drink children's blood
An evangelical pastor who was among those who prayed over Donald Trump in the Oval Office over the summer has said that Hollywood is full of devil-worshippers who engage in human sacrifice and drink the blood of children.
Pope Francis celebrates 50-year dialogue with Methodists â the 'grandchildren of the Reformation'
Pope Francis has marked 50 years of ecumenical Catholic-Methodist dialogue in a milestone occasion in which the Pope praised the 'grandchildren of the Reformation' who never technically split from Rome.
Pastor asks forgiveness after gravestone of child leukemia victim was removed because parents hadn't paid all their bills
The pastor's company dug out the gravestone of the 5-year-old boy because his parents allegedly hadn't met all the costs but he asked for forgiveness after a huge public outcry.
Terror can't keep Egypt's Christians from worship
Devastating terror attacks have failed to deter Egyptian Christians from gathering for worship, according to satellite TV network SAT-7.
Russian poet faces criminal charges for calling atheists 'despicable' in alleged hate-speech
A Russian poet is facing criminal prosecution for hate speech after calling atheists 'despicable' in a poem written online, and incited violence against the group.
Polish Archbishop vows to ban priests who back anti-immigrant marches
Poland's top Catholic will ban priests who take part in right-wing anti-immigrant marches.
Church Clarity: US pastors pushed to define the 'limits of their welcome' for LGBTQ persons
A new online initiative is pressuring US churches to clearly declare their stance on homosexuality, separating the 'affirming' from the 'non-affirming'.
Terrorists don't represent Islam, says OM founder George Verwer
Fear of Muslims inspired by Islamist terrorist attacks is putting Christians off evangelising them, according to missions veteran George Verwer.
The Greek Orthodox Church has a prayer for gender transition â despite opposing new trans laws
The Greek Orthodox Church has an official prayer devoted to gender reassignment despite its vociferous opposition to trans equality laws.
Prayer for each day: How to spend time with God
Prayer is not always consoling, any more than life itself is. It can be bleak; it can be challenging.
Azerbaijan pastor fined for leading house group in 'illegal' trial
Hamid Shabanov and another church member, Mehman Agamammadov, were ordered to pay a fine equating to $900 after a police raid on Shabanov's house in Aliabad.
How a megachurch tragedy nearly destroyed 'Prince of Preachers' Charles Spurgeon
The famed, fiery Baptist pastor Charles Spurgeon was a celebrity pastor of his era â and continues to inspire today â but one tragic megachurch event nearly ended his ministry completely.
Rid Church schools of Christianity: Parents' campaign extends to removing crosses, Bibles and clergy
A widespread campaign to rid Church schools of Christianity is under way, according to local clergy near where a school was forced to ban a Christian group from taking lessons or assemblies.
Witness of Pastor Raymond Koh's kidnapping says snatch resembled a 'police operation'
A witness testifying to an inquiry into the disappearance of Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh described his February kidnapping as resembling a police operation.
The one thing Christian parents think is key to raising their kids into adults who still believe
Christian parents gave their verdict on what they think is most important to bringing up children who don't lose their faith by the time they are adults.