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Lying for Jesus: why it matters that our preaching illustrations are actually true
The rewriting, mixing up and complete invention of stories to fit our purposes might feel like a necessary evil in the fight to inspire and encourage our listeners, but as communicators we have to call this what it really is: lying.
The things people say â snapshots from a parish priest
Sometimes I wonder if it's people getting tongue-tied or intimidated by the dog collar. Perhaps it is the one occasion where the sheep can have a bite at the shepherd.
Franklin Graham says US judges 'hate God'
Controversial evangelist Franklin Graham has hit out at judges in America who 'hate God' in the wake of a court ruling on a football coach who prayed publicly at games.
How a 3,700 Babylonian clay tablet could hold the secret to exploring space
Australian scientists have decoded a 3,700-year-old Babylon clay tablet, revealing it as the world's oldest and most accurate trigonometric table.
Abolish Down's Syndrome like Iceland? God forbid - my child with the condition brings tears of joy
Here are some lessons that I've learned from parenting a child with Down'S Syndrome.
Mail centre scare as white powder sent to Australian Christian Lobby
A mail centre in Canberra was evacuated this morning after white powder was discovered in a package addressed to the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL).
Turkey: US missionary Andrew Brunson charged with attempting to overthrow government
A US missionary detained in Turkey has been charged with attempting to overthrow the government after being arrested last October.
Sony Xperia XZ1 slated to make its debut at this year's IFA
Sony is set to release the Xperia XZ1 on this year's IFA Trade Show in Berlin.
'Luke Cage' season 2 news: No premiere date yet; fans may catch Luke Cage in 'The Defenders'
When it debuted on Netflix last September 30, 2016, Luke Cage proved to be a massive hit among superhero fans and Marvel followers. The show is officially renewed for a second season, and fans can't wait to see all the action surrounding Luke and his impenetrable skin.
'The Affair' season 4 plot news, spoilers: Will Noah finally break down?
Fans of the critically-acclaimed "The Affair" has been renewed for a fourth season and is set to make a scheduled return to television late 2017.
Arcimoto design and specs rumors: What makes it the world's first fun utility vehicle?
Check out Arcimoto SRKâ an electric, three-wheeler motorcycle that promises a cheaper and more sustainable alternative form of transportation.
Evangelicals reveal 'unprecedented' levels of access in Trump White House
Evangelicals have 'unprecedented' levels of influence and access into Donald Trump's White House, meeting foreign ambassadors and influencing high-level decisions from choosing senior personnel to consulting on policy, one senior adviser is claiming.
International Strange Music Day: 5 quirky Christian tunes you need to hear
Today is International Strange Music Day. In that spirit, here are five alternative Christian songs you need to hear.
Religious robots: Now you can hire a Buddhist bot for funerals
Though it has not yet been booked for a service, Softbank's 'Pepper' robot was on display yesterday at a funeral industry fair in Tokyo.
'Slay the mad dogs': How Luther betrayed the peasants' revolt that he inspired
On this day in 1524 a gathering of radical evangelical Germans united, determined to liberate the nation's peasants from the oppression of the ruling classes. This was a key moment in the ill-fated Peasants' Revolt of 1524-25, a movement inspired by the reforms of Martin Luther â but Luther utterly opposed the serfs' rebellion.
Christian ministry sues after being listed as 'hate' group alongside KKK and neo-Nazis
A Christian NGO is suing for defamation after being listed a 'hate-group' alongside the KKK and neo-Nazi organisations.