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Jerry Falwell \'divides American Christians on racial lines\' says Sojourners\' Jim Wallis
Jerry Falwell 'divides American Christians on racial lines' says Sojourners' Jim Wallis

Jim Wallis, celebrated evangelical author and speaker, has turned on Jerry Falwell Jr accusing him of preaching a false gospel.

A conservative pastor, an atheist academic and why they could get along
A conservative pastor, an atheist academic and why they could get along

Dr Tim Keller is the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York and the author of many books including The Reason For God. Professor Jonathan Haidt from New York University is also a best selling author, including such essential reading as The Righteous Mind.

3 spiritual lessons from the world\'s fastest zip-wire
3 spiritual lessons from the world's fastest zip-wire

So there I am, suspended horizontally face down in a harness, swaying in the wind several hundred feet above a precipitate cliff drop, as a voice behind me says, 'Three, two, one – go!'

Who is my neighbour? How Britain\'s faith communities are sparking a social revolution
Who is my neighbour? How Britain's faith communities are sparking a social revolution

We have far more in common than things that divide us. That was the belief of Jo Cox, the MP who was tragically stabbed and shot to death nearly a year ago. Inspired by her legacy, this summer Britain's faith communities are gathering together to show the world that it's true.

Archbishop of Canterbury prays for peace as he visits Christian, Jewish and Muslim sites in Jerusalem
Archbishop of Canterbury prays for peace as he visits Christian, Jewish and Muslim sites in Jerusalem

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited some of the holiest sites in Christianity, Judaism and Islam on Thursday as part of a 12-part tour of the Middle East.

Why God\'s sovereignty does not make him responsible for tragedy
Why God's sovereignty does not make him responsible for tragedy

Things happen to us that we don't understand and can't control. We look for someone to blame. If it's God, or the gods, it's somehow more bearable.

A godly Brexit? Six Bible stories to get us out of the EU
A godly Brexit? Six Bible stories to get us out of the EU

Britain is leaving the European Union. But what does that even mean? The Bible may offer us profound help in the quest for a positive Brexit.

Trump\'s religious liberty order: Most Americans oppose allowing business to refuse gay people services
Trump's religious liberty order: Most Americans oppose allowing business to refuse gay people services

Most religious Americans oppose allowing businesses to refuse gay couples services based on their religious beliefs, a new poll reveals ahead of an executive order that could do just that.

New Bishop of Sodor and Man announced as \'focus of unity\' for Church
New Bishop of Sodor and Man announced as 'focus of unity' for Church

Downing Street has announced the new Bishop of Sodor and Man as the Ven Peter Eagles, currently archdeacon for the army.

Confessions of a breaking news addict: Prince Philip and the great anticlimax
Confessions of a breaking news addict: Prince Philip and the great anticlimax

This morning social media went into overdrive with speculation about what the surprise announcement from Buckingham Palace would be. But should we have joined in the fevered specualtion?

Ian Botham, dementia and the hope of a better future
Ian Botham, dementia and the hope of a better future

Increasingly our culture seems to be treating the elderly and the vulnerable as an inconvenience, as a burden on society's meagre economic resources, as a group of people to be neither seen or heard.

Why Christian leaders must help the fight back against \'fake news\'
Why Christian leaders must help the fight back against 'fake news'

Christian leaders have a special responsibility to counter 'fake news' across news and social media, according to the latest research from Barna.

Why is Australia favouring Christian refugees over Muslims?
Why is Australia favouring Christian refugees over Muslims?

Australia is favouring Christian refugees over Muslims according to data obtained by the New York Times. Like other Western countries, Australia has taken in a number of refugees from Syria and Iraq, but unlike others, seems to be offering a better chance to Christians.

Franklin Graham says conservative Christians in US are being persecuted for opposing \'LGBT agenda\'
Franklin Graham says conservative Christians in US are being persecuted for opposing 'LGBT agenda'

Evangelist Franklin Graham has said that conservative American Christians are being 'persecuted' for their opposition to the LGBT agenda.

Buckingham Palace announce Prince Philip will step down from royal duties
Buckingham Palace announce Prince Philip will step down from royal duties

Buckingham Palace staff have been summoned for an emergency meeting this morning but officials have insisted it does not concern either The Queen or Prince Philip's health.

John Piper\'s message about hell to six-year-olds is dangerous – and perhaps even abusive
John Piper's message about hell to six-year-olds is dangerous – and perhaps even abusive

John Piper suggests that talking with an anxious six year-old about hell is a 'golden opportunity'. A wonderful chance to reach into those fears and anxieties to point to the great darkness behind them, and then to illustrate the contrast with God's offer of eternal life with him.