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Can the Methodist Church pull out of its nose dive? \'We need God to do something,\' Conference told
Can the Methodist Church pull out of its nose dive? 'We need God to do something,' Conference told

This week's Methodist Conference was faced with figures showing a staggering decline in the numerical strength of the denomination.

Top Muslim scholars seek new law saying violence in God\'s name is \'incompatible with Islam\'
Top Muslim scholars seek new law saying violence in God's name is 'incompatible with Islam'

Leading Islamic scholars in Egypt are attempting to have it enshrined in law that violence in the name of religion is incompatible with Islam.

Nearly half of Americans prefer religious freedom over sexual freedom, new study shows
Nearly half of Americans prefer religious freedom over sexual freedom, new study shows

While just 48 per cent say religious freedom is more important when faith and sexuality clash, Nashville-based LifeWay Research finds one in four say sexual freedom is more important and more than one in four are unsure.

I wish Andy Lines well, though I have a few questions about GAFCON
I wish Andy Lines well, though I have a few questions about GAFCON

A former tank commander, Andy Lines spoke with passion, clarity and thoughtfulness about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Why Mark Zuckerberg will never be my pastor
Why Mark Zuckerberg will never be my pastor

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has suggested that Facebook can act like a type of church for its users.

The Christian pastor who was raped on her wedding day – and has forgiven her attackers
The Christian pastor who was raped on her wedding day – and has forgiven her attackers

Christian pastor Terry Gobanga, from Kenya, didn't show up for her own wedding – because she had been gang raped on that same day and left for dead by the roadside. Then her husband, Harry, died just 29 days after their marriage. Now she is helping other rape survivors.

Christian musician raises $300,000 for bandmate who lost wife in tragic childbirth death
Christian musician raises $300,000 for bandmate who lost wife in tragic childbirth death

Christian musician Josh Wilson has raised more than $300,000 in two days in support of his bandmate Nathan, whose wife died soon after giving birth to their daughter.

Sadie Robertson thanks God for being there with her when three men followed her
Sadie Robertson thanks God for being there with her when three men followed her

The young Duck Dynasty star had a very scary encounter the other night when she noticed a van parked next to her car and three men who had been following her in the mall.

Cardinal George Pell: Key facts that we know about him
Cardinal George Pell: Key facts that we know about him

Cardinal George Pell, one of Pope Francis's most senior advisers, was charged with multiple historical sex offences on Thursday.

Space engineer and Airforce Captain becomes a priest
Space engineer and Airforce Captain becomes a priest

Fr Brad Janz from Alabama has had an unusual career...

The future of faith: 5 tech upgrades your church needs today
The future of faith: 5 tech upgrades your church needs today

The world is advancing now more than ever, is the Church keeping up? Here are 5 tech upgrades you church needs to stay #relevant.

Prince William and Harry to attend rededication of Diana\'s grave
Prince William and Harry to attend rededication of Diana's grave

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince Harry will attend a service by the Archbishop of Canterbury to rededicate the grave of Princess Diana.

Would you rather an atheist to an evangelical Christian as Prime Minister? Canadians say they would
Would you rather an atheist to an evangelical Christian as Prime Minister? Canadians say they would

Canadians would rather vote for an atheist than an evangelical Christian, a new poll suggests.

Megapastor John MacArthur says \'no one is gay\', compares homosexuality to adultery
Megapastor John MacArthur says 'no one is gay', compares homosexuality to adultery

The influential Christian megapastor John MacArthur has said that 'no one is gay', comparing homosexuality to robbery or adultery and arguing that no one person is 'hardwired' with such a disposition.

Why Christians, of all people, should understand the difference between knowledge and truth
Why Christians, of all people, should understand the difference between knowledge and truth

What the internet utopians missed in their confident beliefs about the role of the internet puncturing authoritarianism, is that there is a difference between knowledge and truth. The availability of information is, of itself, no guarantee to truth.

Top papal advisor Cardinal Pell takes leave following abuse charges
Top papal advisor Cardinal Pell takes leave following abuse charges

Cardinal George Pell – a key papal advisor and the most senior figure in the Australian Catholic Church – has been charged over historic allegations of child sex abuse.