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US pastor charged for 'illegal' Bible study in Russia appeals to European Court of Human Rights
A US Baptist pastor found guilty of 'conducting illegal missionary activities' in Russia has taken his case to the European Court of Human Rights.
How everything you thought about 'born again' Christians may be wrong: survey shows surprisingly liberal theology and un-conservative politics
Many 'born again' Christians in the US hold beliefs that are at odds with traditional conservative evangelicalism, according to a new national survey which found that less than half believe the Bible contains and conveys absolute moral truths.
Tribes, tensions and gay marriage: What's the future for the Church of England?
It's no secret that the Church of England has been in turmoil of late. Internal tensions over passionately held positions on human sexuality and church leadership have dominated ecclesial news. Can 'good disagreement' in the broad church prevail, or will persisting division provoke a painful divorce?
I'm a Christian woman. Should I be bothered if the way I dress makes a man struggle with 'sexual purity'?
The debate over #legsit has got me thinking about how Christian women should dress in today's world. It feels like whatever we do, we're going to upset someone, whether it is the Twitterati, our Christian brothers and sisters, the neighbourhood atheist, or just the man and woman in the street.
'Life' might just be the most anti-Christian movie you'll see this year
When a filmmaker calls a monster Calvin, they know exactly what they're doing.
Will Northern Ireland's political meltdown scupper Pope Francis' visit next year?
Stormont's power-sharing arrangements collapsed earlier this week after the five major parties failed to reach agreement, with an ongoing situation in which there is no executive in Northern Ireland. This means that there could be fresh doubt cast on whether the Pope will visit Northern Ireland when he is set to visit the Republic next August.
PMQs with Christian Today: On a momentous #BrexitDay, Corbyn misses an open goal
Prime Minister's Questions on #BrexitDay, the historic move catapulting the UK's into the unknown outside the EU, was also the first since the Westminster terror attack, a week ago this afternoon.
'What's in it for me?': Breaking free of the selfish cycle
Sure we have our own needs, and it's important that we work to meet those needs. But oftentimes we turn this into an excuse to completely neglect the needs of others around us. What about the needs of your family, of the poor and oppressed or of the local church?
5 things you can do to be a storm-proof Christian
Storms will come in our lives, whether they're financial, relational, spiritual or vocational storms. But before they come, we can prepare ourselves to be storm-proof.
'People all over the world are praying for you': Billy Graham chaplains help those affected by London terror
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was deployed to help those affected by the attack and the outpouring of grief and anger.
Another Catholic priest killed in spiralling Mexico violence
Another Catholic priest has been murdered in Mexico, the country's bishops have said.
Boost your prayer life with this one simple truth
So much of prayer life can become no more than talking to thin air sometimes, but that misconception can be broken when we hold on to one simple yet profound truth -- that there is someone on the opposite line.
Brexit's all very well â but what sort of Britain should Christians want to build?
I can just remember that long summer evening when I walked with my mum to my primary school, converted for the day into a polling station, so she could cast her vote for the United Kingdom to join the European Economic Community (EEC).
'The devil's come down': How rape and murder are stalking the displaced of South Sudan
With South Sudan facing the worst refugee crisis in Africa, and increased violence which risks escalating into ethnic genocide leaving a major crisis in northern Uganda, one London-based Christian charity is doing all it can to help those affected.
'Love divine, all loves excelling': 7 inspiring hymns by Charles Wesley
The legendary poet, pastor and co-founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley, died on this day in 1788. He is arguably the greatest hymn-writer in Christian history â here are seven of his greatest hymns.
5 practical ways you can guard your heart
Here are five practical ways that you can guard your heart today.