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US Supreme Court backs church in major religious rights ruling
The US Supreme Court has backed religious groups in a major ruling that narrows that gap between church and state.
Australian census shows dramatic decline for Christianity, sharp rise of the 'non religious'
The latest census in Australia has shown a dramatic fall in those who identify as Christian, and a significant rise in those with 'no religion'.
Why our laws on abortion must always protect the most vulnerable
Later today, the British Medical Association will be voting on whether they should adopt abortion decriminalisation as part of their official policy. Such a vote not only risks alienating a vast proportion of their members, but also highlights that this motion has been crafted by a small sect of people who are part of the pro-abortion lobby, and who do not represent the British public.
Brazil's Catholic President Temer charged with multi-million dollar corruption
Brazil's Catholic President Michel Temer was charged with taking multimillion-dollar bribes on Monday in a dent to the country's hopes for economic recovery.
Evangelicals support for same-sex marriage rises â but majority still oppose
Despite still largely opposing same-sex marriage, white evangelicals show the most dramatic rise in support compared to a decade ago when just 14 per cent were in favour compared to 35 per cent now.
Victory for Trump as US Supreme Court partially restores Muslim travel ban
The US Supreme Court has partially reinstated Donald Trump's controversial travel ban, barring citizens from six majority-Muslim countries from travelling to the US.
Harry Potter and the Christian gospel: Three Christian moments in the Harry Potter books
It's the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter book. The series has long been a focus extreme religious reaction with some Christians arguing the series is a gospel analogy and others that it promotes a dangerous acceptance of the occult.
More than 40 foreign-born terrorists in UK have escaped deportation through human rights laws
A study has revealed that more than 40 foreign terrorists have used human rights legislation to escape deportation stay in the UK.
Half of all Americans still say grace before meals, a new poll finds
The poll found that saying grace crossed all divides, and was common among Americans in both town and country, from north and south, across Christian denominations and across all political parties. Even some non-religious people admitted they like to say grace.
God is with us through the pain
Matt Bird reflects on the reality that he is not suddenly going to wake up and realise that the traumatic events of the last few weeks and months have been nothing but a bad nightmare.
Homophobia is a sin, but so is 'Christophobia' and it is time to speak out against it
As a celibate gay Christian who agrees with the orthodox Christian view on marriage, David Bennett writes here to challenge the gay lobby to stop the hate and to correct one step too far.
Julian the Apostate: How Rome's last pagan emperor went to war with Christians
Today marks the death of the Roman emperor Julian, remembered in Christian tradition as 'Julian the Apostate' â a pagan famed for his hatred of Christianity. It's said his dying words were addressed to Christ: 'You have conquered!'
Fairtrade hit by changes in supermarket deal
Sainsbury's is preparing to ditch Fairtrade tea in favour of its own ethical brand.
Donald Trump refuses to host White House Ramadan meal, breaking 20-year tradition
Donald Trump has broken a near 20-year tradition by refusing to host a White House iftar dinner marking the end of Ramadan.
Pope Francis warns of persecution: 'There is no Christian mission in the name of tranquility'
Pope Francis has warned Christians of the dangers of suffering and persecution in following Christ, a life which he said promises neither success nor tranquillity.
What is an 'active follower of Jesus'?
While 13 per cent of young people described themselves as practising Christians and even more as 'Christ followers', what kind of Christianity is it that they're practising?