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'Forgive them, they know not what they do': Father of woman killed at Charlottesville invokes Jesus' words on the Cross
The father of Heather Heyer, the anti-racist activist killed in the violent clashes over the weekend at Charlottesville, Virginia, has said that he forgives the man who allegedly drove into her and invoked the words of Jesus on the Cross.
Lion Hudson Christian publishing bought out of administration by David Dorricott's AFD Group
Lion Hudson, the Christian publishing group, has been rescued from administration and bought by the umbrella company AFD Group.
Does your church need a mission statement? Why you're better off without one
Church mission statements. You've got to have one because â well, you just do. Everyone's got one, so it must be right.
Australian Christian Lobby explosion: Man faces trial for arson
A man who triggered an explosion at the Australian Christian Lobby's headquarters will face trial for arson.
Mormon church updates Charlottesville statement to condemn white supremacy as Trump again equivocates
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has issued an updated statement condemning pro-white and white supremacy groups that believe the church 'is neutral toward or in support' of their views following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Robert Jeffress: I didn't say 'God ordained President Trump to nuke North Korea' - but he can use force
Controversial pastor and Trump-ally Robert Jeffress has clarified widely criticised comments he made about God's support for US military action against North Korea, insisting he wasn't saying 'God ordained President Trump to nuke North Korea.'
North Korea delays Guam missile firing, waits for US move
The United States and South Korea have prepared for more joint military drills, which has infuriated the North, and experts warned Pyongyang could still go ahead with a provocative plan.
Dad gunned down in front of his three kids as he entered Chicago church for the Sunday morning service
Church usher Emmanuel Fleming, 34, was walking up the front steps of Friendship Baptist Church of Chicago with his three sons when two people started shooting at them. The children survived but Fleming didn't make it.
Mother jailed in Eritrean crackdown on Christians dies in prison
A Christian mother arrested during a government crackdown against evangelicals in Eritrea died in jail last week.
Discerning the demonic: How to tell when bad things are Satanic
What about 'deliverance'? Do people really need delivering from the powers of darkness, and if so when?
The 'invisible' social role of churches: three quarters of Britons unaware of outreach work like tackling poverty
The role of churches in tackling some of society's biggest problems such as poverty and dementia is largely invisible, according to new research released by the specialist insurer Ecclesiastical.
Anglican Bishop launches scathing attack on 'lying, amoral' Donald Trump - and the 'Christian Right' for backing him
An Anglican Bishop has launched a scathing attack on the 'narcissistic amorality' of 'lying' Donald Trump, along with the American 'Christian Right' for failing to recognise the president's traits before he was elected last November.
Are Islamic State jihadis evil? It's not so simple, says British director
Does the violence and cruelty of Islamic State mirror that of Christianity in Tudor England? Up to a point, according to Peter Kosminsky â at least, there are intriguing parallels.
What is the 'Assumption of Mary' â and why don't evangelicals celebrate it?
Today is the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, a revered occasion celebrated by Catholic and Orthodox wings of the church, but essentially ignored by most evangelical Protestants. What is it?
Hotel manager apologises for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming and access fridge at set times
The manager of a hotel in Switzerland has apologised for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before entering the swimming pool and to access the refrigerator at set times, following claims of anti-semitism.
70 years after independence, the Indian Church faces opportunity
Today, August 15, India celebrates 70 years of independence. It is a proud moment for the world's largest democracy. Though still a young democracy, the world should celebrate how far India has come.