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Should Christians Be Pacifists? No, Say Influential Evangelicals
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?
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
'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
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
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
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\'
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
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
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.

Witness Forced To Film Father Jacques Hamel\'s Brutal Murder
Witness Forced To Film Father Jacques Hamel's Brutal Murder

A witness to the murder of the priest slain by Islamist militants in France was forced to record the brutal incident, he has revealed after speaking publicly for the first time.

Crossway\'s U-Turn On ESV:  Permanent, Final Translation Was A \'Mistake\'
Crossway's U-Turn On ESV: Permanent, Final Translation Was A 'Mistake'

The publishers of the English Standard Version, who in August announced a permanent, unchanged final edition of the ESV, have now said the decision was "a mistake".

The Chutzpah Of Israel\'s Dealings With Pope Francis
The Chutzpah Of Israel's Dealings With Pope Francis

The Vatican has been forced to contradict reports that Pope Francis will attend the funeral of Shimon Peres in Israel tomorrow. Instead, the Pope will carry out a planned visit to Georgia.

How Christians In Iraq are Starting To Rebuild Lives Out Of The Ashes Left By Islamic State
How Christians In Iraq are Starting To Rebuild Lives Out Of The Ashes Left By Islamic State

Remarkable stories of how refugees who lost everything are now rebuilding their lives from scratch have emerged from Iraq.

Hillsong Pastor Calls Out \'All Lives Matter\' Mantra
Hillsong Pastor Calls Out 'All Lives Matter' Mantra

Pastor Carl Lentz, who leads the popular evangelical congregation, spoke on Facebook of his church's support for the movement, refusing to use the alternative slogan "All Lives Matter".

Church Building Law Moves Forward In Egypt After String Of Attacks Against Christians
Church Building Law Moves Forward In Egypt After String Of Attacks Against Christians

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Sisi yesterday ratified the country's controversial and long-awaited new law regulating the building of churches.

Trump Calls Out Non-Christian Conservatives And Suggests They Leave The Room
Trump Calls Out Non-Christian Conservatives And Suggests They Leave The Room

Donald Trump has been widely criticised for suggesting at a political rally that anyone who was not a Christian conservative should be booted from the room.