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Forget original sin, says Steve Chalke: 'We are made originally good'
Steve Chalke, the Baptist minister and founder of the Oasis Trust who sent shockwaves through the evangelical community when he declared his support for same-sex relationships, has criticised the traditional Christian understanding of 'Original Sin'.
'Monstrous modern slavery': 8 found dead with 30 survivors in alleged trafficking truck in Texas
Eight people, believed to have been victims of human trafficking, were found dead in a smugglers' truck in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, alongside 30 now-hospitalised survivors. The local archbishop has lamented the 'senseless deaths'.
A boy wrote to Pope Francis inviting him on a pilgrimage for sick children. He received a remarkable reply
The Pope not only took the time to reply in person. He hinted strongly that he might indeed consider attending the annual pilgrimage in Loreto, Italy next year.
Tearfund's research into the faith of refugees is showing how religion is part of the solution, not just part of the problem
Research has revealed the vital importance of faith for people affected by conflict or displacement.
Already worrying about Halloween and 'trick-or-treat'? This Christian charity has answers
A Christian charity is aiming to 'reclaim' Halloween for the gospel while at the same time raising awareness of the plight of vulnerable children worldwide.
What did Jesus mean when he condemned those who make children 'stumble'?
'Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these,' Jesus said.
Pioneer ministry: How a new generation of ministers is changing the face of mission
The Church Mission Society has just seen the most students ever graduate from its Pioneer Mission Leadership Training programme.
The Church of England should back gay marriage, 'keep up' with society, education secretary says
The UK's Education Secretary has said the Church of England should 'keep up' with modern attitudes in society and allow gay marriage in its churches.
Israel says Jerusalem mosque metal detectors to stay after bloody Palestinian clash
Israel will not remove metal detectors whose installation outside a major Jerusalem mosque has triggered the bloodiest confrontations with the Palestinians in years, but could eventually reduce their use, Israeli officials said on Sunday.
Pope Francis condemns 'Church of the pure': 'Good and evil are totally entwined'
'Good and evil are totally entwined', said Pope Francis at the Vatican this morning, declaring that 'we are all sinners'. He implored Christians not to label any one group or place as bad, warning against a judgmental 'Church of the pure'.
Muslim woman seeking court action after airline had her detained for reading Syrian book
A Muslim woman who was detained at a British airport for reading a book on Syrian art onboard a plane is taking her holiday company to court, saying she was singled out for her ethnicity.
Joel Osteen denies he's a prosperity preacher, says his focus is on 'helping other people'
One of America's richest pastors denies he preaches 'prosperity gospel', claiming instead that his focus is to live a 'life of integrity' and help other people.
'Shocking verdict' as Egypt court sentences 28 to death over 2015 prosecutor killing
A Cairo criminal court on Saturday sentenced to death 28 people over the 2015 killing of Egypt's top prosecutor after the death penalty was approved by the country's top religious authority, and it also jailed 15 others for 25 years each.
US abortion support groups put on a more public face, clash with pro-life protesters
Patricia Canon drives poor rural Kentucky women to distant abortion clinics each week, part of a national army of volunteers who are growing bolder even as abortion foes ratchet up opposition to the activists they have branded as 'accomplices to murder.'
White House spokesman Sean Spicer out as Trump seeks to fix image
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned on Friday, ending a short and turbulent tenure that made him a household name and the butt of late-night television comedy lampoons, amid further upheaval within President Donald Trump's inner circle.
Millennials are asked why they're leaving church and their answers are challenging
Some Millennials feel that what worked for previous generations isn't necessarily what works best now.