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My Cross: Is Sweden's Church Failing To Stand Up For Persecuted Christians?
The Mitt Kors (My Cross) movement took off and has now grown to 10,500 members.

Obama Faith Adviser: Trump Is The 'Most Secular, Least Prepared, Least Qualified And Most Dangerous Candidate In Modern History'
Michael Wear, a former faith adviser to President Obama, talks to Christian Today about Hillary Clinton's faith, Donald Trumps unsuitablity for the White House and his optimsim for the church both in the US and here.

Iranian Woman Stabbed To Death In Australia After Converting To Christianity
A young woman from Iran who converted to Christianity has been stabbed to death.

7 Christians Punished Under Draconian Blasphemy Laws
Today marks International Blasphemy Day â designed to encourage people to speak out against repressive laws that forbid the criticism of religion.

Archbishop Of York Accuses Europe Of 'Shunting' Refugees To 'Soft Touch' Britain
The Archbishop of York John Sentamu has called on both Europe and the UK to admit responsibility over the ongoing refugee crisis.

How Billy Graham's Adulterous Grandson Survived Thoughts Of Suicide
After his serial adultery was exposed and his career as a megapastor was ended, Tullian Tchividjian wanted to kill himself. He has described for the first time how he was saved by faith in Christ.

In Death, Peres Brings Together Palestinian President And Israeli PM
US President Barack Obama said today that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's attendance at the funeral for Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres was a reminder of the "unfinished business of peace" in the Middle East.

Should Christians Be Pacifists? No, Say Influential Evangelicals
The group, which is mostly comprised of evangelicals from prestigious institutions such as Wheaton College and Duke University, has published a critique of Christians who are either pacifist or who want to reduce America's role in the world.

Could Evangelical Christians Soon Be Running Brazil?
Evangelical Christians are expected to influence big advances in local elections in Brazil this weekend.

'Priests Are An Endangered Species' In Nigeria: One Kidnapped, Two Shot
A senior Nigerian priest has been kidnapped by Muslim Fulani herdsman after they stopped the car in which he was travelling.

Most Americans Think Religious Institutions Should Be Forced To Provide Contraception
The American public is widely uncompromising on religious freedom issues, according to a Pew Survey which shows two-thirds say employees should be forced to provide contraception in health insurance plans for their workers.

Philippines' Duterte Likens Himself To Hitler, Wants To Kill Millions Of Drug Users
His comments triggered shock and anger among Jewish groups in the United States, which will add to pressure on the US government to take a tougher line with the Philippines leader.

Muslim Gunmen Murder Dedicated Church Elder In Philippines; Young Daughter At A Loss Why Her Father Was Killed
Twelve-year-old Naomi could not understand why her father was mercilessly killed by two Muslim gunmen.

Young Boy Suffering From Debilitating Brain Disease Says He's Blessed: 'God Only Chooses People Who Can Handle It'
The pain is "like getting hit with a hammer ... with a real hammer." And that's just the initial hit.

Why One Christian Man Is Translating The Qur'an
A Christian and a Muslim have joined forces to produce a new version of the Qur'an with a special addition.

How The Bible Challenges African Leaders On Corruption
A Transparency International report found the majority of Africans (58 per cent) said that corruption was getting worse.