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Study shows \'religious\' countries are worse at science. What does this really tell us?
Study shows 'religious' countries are worse at science. What does this really tell us?

The more heavily faith-fuelled a society is, the worse its citizens will perform in maths and science. On the surface this looks like a damning indictment of faith – another feather in the cap of the new atheists who will say, 'We told you so'.

Bishop steps down after speaking of campaign forcing him to quit
Bishop steps down after speaking of campaign forcing him to quit

David Wilbourne, a strong supporter of gay cleric Jeffrey John, will step down on Easter Sunday.

#PrayForLondon is the latest #PrayFor hashtag to trend. Sadly, there have been many others
#PrayForLondon is the latest #PrayFor hashtag to trend. Sadly, there have been many others

The #PrayFor hashtag has become a universal, compassionate response to terror events around the world. It reaches beyond any individual faith, even to atheists, in empowering individuals at times when fear and feelings of powerlessness can become almost overwhelming.

Fortune\'s 50 greatest leaders: Who is the one religious figure?
Fortune's 50 greatest leaders: Who is the one religious figure?

The annual list – on which the Pope has appeared every year since his election five years ago – includes widely-known figures like Melinda Gates and Angel Merkel, but also lower-profile people who have made their mark in their own sphere.

Prayer vigil in Westminster as thousands say defiantly: #WeAreNotAfraid
Prayer vigil in Westminster as thousands say defiantly: #WeAreNotAfraid

Around 5,000 people gathered for a prayer vigil in Trafalgar Square sending a resounding message: #WeAreNotAfraid.

5 truths to cling to in the midst of uncertainty
5 truths to cling to in the midst of uncertainty

When it feels like the world is saturated by sadness and pain, how do we stand firm in the midst of it all? How can we be beacons of God's light even when we feel like we are being surrounded by darkness?

\'The Shack\', cosmic child abuse and \'Lies We Believe About God\'
'The Shack', cosmic child abuse and 'Lies We Believe About God'

'Who originated the cross? If God did, then we worship a cosmic abuser, who in Divine Wisdom created a means to torture human beings in the most painful and abhorrent manner.'

Westminster terror attack: Injury toll climbs to 50 as police appeal for information
Westminster terror attack: Injury toll climbs to 50 as police appeal for information

Police are appealing for information from anyone who knew the London terrorist Khalid Masood as the injury toll climbed to 50.

\'Identity\' by Colton Dixon: An ambitious, vibrant and hopeful anthem
'Identity' by Colton Dixon: An ambitious, vibrant and hopeful anthem

Today sees the release of Identity, the latest album from Christian artist and 'American Idol' alumt Colton Dixon. It's a heartfelt, ambitious and anthemic effort, worthy of your attention.

Does religion make you stupid? Study says religious societies do worse at maths and science
Does religion make you stupid? Study says religious societies do worse at maths and science

A new study is claiming children raised in more religious societies perform worse in maths and science than than those where atheism or agnostism dominates.

Why Trump\'s deportation policies are making immigrants afraid to go to church
Why Trump's deportation policies are making immigrants afraid to go to church

A report from Oklahoma claims that the Trump Administration's immigration policies are contributing to some immigrants being too afraid to go to church.

Hillsong has a \'no tolerance\' policy on paedophiles, Brian Houston tells Royal Commission
Hillsong has a 'no tolerance' policy on paedophiles, Brian Houston tells Royal Commission

Houston's own father Frank, a Pentecostal Assenblies of God pastor, who died in 2004, confessed in 1999 and 2000 to sexually abusing boys in New Zealand three decades earlier.

What\'s the Christian way of overcoming past hurts?
What's the Christian way of overcoming past hurts?

Here are three ways to overcome past hurts.

5 areas of faith soon-to-be fathers need to grow in
5 areas of faith soon-to-be fathers need to grow in

Here are five areas of faith soon-to-be fathers can and need to grow in.

3 signs you\'re already being deceived by the enemy
3 signs you're already being deceived by the enemy

The Lord Jesus warns us to take care of ourselves so that we won't be deceived. A great deception is coming, and has come, to try to deceive the people of God. Are you deceived?

Is it OK for a married Christian man to hang out with women without his wife being there?
Is it OK for a married Christian man to hang out with women without his wife being there?

Marriage offers a friendship like no other. God designed marriage to be so enjoyable for both the husband and the wife, if it is done the right way. If you are a husband and want your marriage to be happy, I have something to share to you; read on.