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Going to Church helps you to live longer, says study
Many people attend churches because it helps them to stay grounded in their faith and offers spiritual guidance for their situations. However, a new study has found that attending church may help you live longer.

Bishop of Liverpool attacks Theresa May over failing to rebuke Donald Trump
The Bishop of Liverpool has attacked the Prime Minister for failing to rebuke US President Donald Trump's attack on the Mayor of London.

Christian leaders in the US denounce Congressman who called on people to 'hunt' and 'kill' suspected radical Muslims
Christian leaders in America have denounced a Republican congressman's suggestion that people 'hunt' and 'kill' anyone they suspect of being a radicalised Muslim.

Supreme Court refuses to review case of Christian Marine who claims she was discharged over Bible verse
Former Lance Cpl. Monifa Sterling claims she was unfairly discharged from the Marines after refusing to remove a Bible verse from her work station.

Pastor Jamal Bryant's ex-wife explains why she couldn't stay married to him after adultery revelations
'Real Housewives' star Gizelle Bryant stayed in the marriage for a year after the discovery to try and work things out but in the end decided divorce was for the best.

3 reasons learning to say 'no' is important for your spiritual wellbeing
The word "no" is so powerful, it can even save lives and futures.

Is it ok for Christians to believe in karma?
Karma is a belief in Hinduism and Buddhism, something that is not mentioned in the Bible no matter what translation, version, or language you use.

School principal and secretary placed on leave after praying over a student despite having mother's consent
School staff praying over a student is a no-no in this public school in Virginia, even with the knowledge and consent of the students' parents.

Muslims shield dozens of Christians to help them evade ISIS attack
Politician and traditional clan leader Norodin Alonto Lucman reportedly hid Christians in his home.

Saying it with flowers: How a Manchester church reached out to its local mosque
One church in the city's Levenshulme district was determined to make sure Muslims in the area knew they were accepted and loved.

How should Christians decide whose political ideology is the correct 'Biblical' one?
Paul Bickley of Theos looks at why Christians can't stand apart from powerful political undercurrents, but also cannot let their thinking be defined by them

Rival 'missionary bishop' to be announced by GAFCON as Scottish Anglicans fight off split
Scottish Anglicans are fighting off a split this week as they prepare to be the first British church to legalise gay marriage.

The medieval martyr who took on Thor: Who was Saint Boniface?
Today marks the feast day of Saint Boniface, the eighth-century 'Apostle to the Germans' who boldly brought Christianity to a pagan land.

More people believe in 'karma' and ghosts than in life after death, new survey finds
More people do not believe in life after death than those who do believe in it, a new survey has showed.

'What kind of a nation we are': Robert F Kennedy's iconic speech offers radical hope in a time of terror
On this day in 1968 US Senator and presidential hopeful Robert F Kennedy was shot, and died the next day. Kennedy's death, like that of his brother JFK five years prior, shook a nation and threatened its humanity. Today, Kennedy's legacy offers light to a world still reeling from terror.

Vigil for London Bridge attack victims planned for this evening close to the scene
The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, will at 6pm this evening host a vigil for the victims of the London Bridge attack that killed seven people and injured 48 more on Saturday night.