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3 reasons I'm not an atheist (and I'm still a Christian)
For more than 10 years I've been hosting a radio and podcast show called Unbelievable? that brings Christians and non-believers together to ask tough questions of each other.

A bizarre 'spider' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral â and local Catholics aren't happy
A bizarre giant robotic spider perched on Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Canada has caused controversy among Catholics there, with the local archbishop expressing regret that critics have called the artwork 'sacrilegious' and 'demonic'.

Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, 39, was arrested alongside Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini in January 2013 in connection with their work at an orphanage.

Is huge total solar eclipse on August 21 a sign of the end times? Christian theorist says 'sound the trumpet'
The giant 'Great American solar eclipse' will take place over the United States this month and for some Christians, it's a clear sign from God that the last days prophesied in the Bible are upon us.

Bible study in Donald Trump's Christian-friendly White House is a weekly event for the first time in a hundred years
Donald Trump has opened the doors of the White House wide open to Christian leaders since he became President and now a weekly Cabinet Bible study takes place with high level leaders like Mike Pence and Jeff Sessions.

'We are coming for you and your family:' Christian bridal store owners threatened with violence after refusing wedding dress for lesbian wedding
The owners of W.W. Bridal Boutique in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, have received verbal abuse and threats of violence to them and their loved ones, as well as store staff because of their refusal to serve a lesbian.

A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest
A change in the rhythm of our lives is good for us. We can, at times, relax and indulge ourselves a little without feeling guilty about it.

'An eye for an eye': What the Bible tells us about revenge
'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind,' said Gandhi.

Evangelical leader welcomes firing of foul-mouthed White House spokesman Anthony Scaramucci
The influential evangelical leader who called on Donald Trump to fire his recently appointed White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has welcomed his removal as 'the best decision'.

Faith, works and a way out of the guilt trap
Give your money, your time, your expertise, your spare room, give until you bleed, spend yourself until you are used up and even then keep giving. Otherwise your declarations of faith are empty words.

Israeli police raid Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, arrest 33 over Temple Mount clashes
Thirty-three people including seven minors have been arrested in East Jerusalem after dozens of Israeli police raided the homes of those suspected of involvement in the violent clashes over security at the Temple Mount.

Nearly 100 evangelical leaders visited Trump's White House for briefings last week
Donald Trump's White House expanded its engagement with faith leaders last week by holding three different 'listening sessions' featuring nearly 100 different Christian leaders and activists, according to The Christian Post.

Under Trump, number of churches offering sanctuary for illegal immigrants doubles â but few take the risk
The number of American churches declaring themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants has more than doubled since Donald Trump was elected as US President, but only a dozen people are known to be taking refuge in them to avoid deportation.

Ethiopian Christian brutally attacked with machetes by Muslim gang because he was evangelising
An Ethiopian Christian man suffered deep wounds to the back of his head when he was attacked by a group of local Muslims with machetes while at home alone because he had been evangelising, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

How is the Hebrew Bible different from the Christian Old Testament?
I once encountered a tourist who wanted to buy a Bible from the Holy Land and after learning I was a believer and had lived here for many years, he began to ask my opinion.

Defiant Venezuela president mocks Trump after US sanctions
Oil-rich but economically ailing Venezuela awaited a fresh wave of protests against the unpopular Maduro.