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On telling the truth – and shaming the devil
On telling the truth – and shaming the devil

When a culture turns its back on the one true God and embraces many 'gods' then multiple versions of the truth emerge: the importance of speaking the truth 'in love'.

When your 21-year-old son dies of cancer and you are the vicar, how do you carry on?
When your 21-year-old son dies of cancer and you are the vicar, how do you carry on?

It is three months since Tom died. I sit in our bay window, staring blankly at the garden. I am seizing up.

Has coffee become an idol in the modern Church?
Has coffee become an idol in the modern Church?

'I could give up any time I want,' says the addict, before pouring himself another cup of aromatic black liquid.

Can the Church of England still afford nuance or ambiguity? Some final thoughts on Sir Philip Mawer's Sheffield review
Can the Church of England still afford nuance or ambiguity? Some final thoughts on Sir Philip Mawer's Sheffield review

Complex issues face the Church of England. For example, will traditionalist organisations be able to tell at what point a person's valid ordination either evaporates or crystallizes in the process of gender transition? Do they 'lose' it the moment they become female, or gain it at the moment they become male?

Christian young people shot, robbed and raped delivering earthquake aid in south Mexico
Christian young people shot, robbed and raped delivering earthquake aid in south Mexico

Members of a Catholic youth group were shot at, robbed and raped as they attempted to deliver vital earthquake aid in southern Mexico, with two volunteers hospitalised.

The Christian case for tackling climate change

Climate change did not cause the refugee crisis. But climate change very probably contributed to the social crisis that prompted it.

How a Christian clothes boutique is restoring dignity to refugees
How a Christian clothes boutique is restoring dignity to refugees

Iraqi Christians in Jordan who lost everything when they fled Islamic State are benefiting a second-hand clothes shop with one important difference.

'We need you to speak': US evangelicals urge Trump to condemn racist 'alt-right' in open letter
'We need you to speak': US evangelicals urge Trump to condemn racist 'alt-right' in open letter

Several high-profile US conservative evangelical Christians have urged President Trump to explicitly condemn white supremacy – particularly the 'alt-right' – in an open letter.

The man who dreams of creating an AI 'god' from algorithms
The man who dreams of creating an AI 'god' from algorithms

A former engineer from Google who helped design the new 'self-drive car' is reported to have set up a new 'church' with an 'artificial intelligence' as its concept of God.

'Selfless' Christian family burned to death in tragic suspected drunk driving crash; police officer arrested
'Selfless' Christian family burned to death in tragic suspected drunk driving crash; police officer arrested

The horrific crash claimed the lives of Mario Davila, his wife Maribel and their youngest son Oscar, who all served in their church. An off-duty police officer has been arrested on suspicion of causing the accident while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Free lunches and Fresher's Week: How UK Christian Unions are stepping out to share Jesus
Free lunches and Fresher's Week: How UK Christian Unions are stepping out to share Jesus

It's 'Fresher's Week' for those embarking upon university for the first time. Whatever university may have in store, in Britain there's often one constant – the Christian Union (CU). Fresher's Week offers a slew of opportunities, one of them being a chance to hear – for many, for the first time – what Christianity is all about.

Turkey's President Erdogan hints at exchange deal for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson
Turkey's President Erdogan hints at exchange deal for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson

Thousands of people have been detained in a crackdown since the failed coup, including Brunson, who ran a small church in Izmir on Turkey's western coast.

'If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it': Does that mean I can marry myself?
'If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it': Does that mean I can marry myself?

A growing number of women are marrying themselves as a declaration of self-love. What can this trend tell us about how marriage is seen in contemporary culture, and how should Christians view it?

'Raid: World War II' news: Now available for download on PC; worldwide launch next month on other consoles
'Raid: World War II' news: Now available for download on PC; worldwide launch next month on other consoles

After years in development, developers Lion Game Lion and Starbreeze Studios have officially released "Raid: World War II" for Microsoft Windows. Intended as a four-player co-op video game, players will embark on an epic adventure during the time of World War II.

Controversy rages on over Pope Francis's document on the family as doubts emerge over critics' petition
Controversy rages on over Pope Francis's document on the family as doubts emerge over critics' petition

Questions have been raised over the authenticity of the so-called 'filial correction' in response to Pope Francis' 2016 document on the family, 'Amoris Laetitia', after one of the supposed signatories revealed that he had not, in fact, signed.

'Street Fighter V' releases new DLC pack
'Street Fighter V' releases new DLC pack

Just in time for Halloween, a new spooky-themed DLC pack for 'Street Fighter V" went live on both PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PC platforms on Sept. 26.