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Atheists Speak Out For Freedom Of Religious Belief
Atheists Speak Out For Freedom Of Religious Belief

Atheists can be among the "keenest champions" of freedom of religion and belief, a conference in London was told.

Judgment Day Announced For Ashers In \'Gay Cake\' Row
Judgment Day Announced For Ashers In 'Gay Cake' Row

The Christian bakers who refused to create a cake with a slogan in support of same-sex marriage will hear the result of their appeal against their conviction on Monday.

Palestinian President To Help Fund \'Tomb Of Christ\' Restoration
Palestinian President To Help Fund 'Tomb Of Christ' Restoration

The church is believed by many to occupy the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial and is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Adviser Condemns Extremists Who \'Hijack\' Sacred Texts
Archbishop Of Canterbury Adviser Condemns Extremists Who 'Hijack' Sacred Texts

Violent extremism often arises in "deeply religious societies" where sacred texts are "hijacked" to promote extremist agendas, the Archbishop of Canterbury's adviser for reconciliation said yesterday.

Here\'s Another Reason Millennials Are Leaving The Church
Here's Another Reason Millennials Are Leaving The Church

A recent report from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) suggests that divorce is a significant factor in millennials leaving the church.

\'The Pain Was So Intense I Was Afraid I Would Die\': Chronic Malnutrition Plagues Children In Niger
'The Pain Was So Intense I Was Afraid I Would Die': Chronic Malnutrition Plagues Children In Niger

Faiycal is from Niger, a West African nation that has been struck with both violence and food shortages.

Sikh Mother Healed And Converts To Christianity While Watching Jesus Film
Sikh Mother Healed And Converts To Christianity While Watching Jesus Film

A Sikh women was miraculously healed from agonising arthritis when she watched the Jesus film in her village.

Theologian Condemns Suspension of InterVarsity Press From Biblical Convention Over Gay Marriage Policy
Theologian Condemns Suspension of InterVarsity Press From Biblical Convention Over Gay Marriage Policy

The suspension of InterVarsity Press from a biblical convention over controversy surrounding a gay marriage policy has been criticised by Rev Dr Michael Bird.

Another U-Turn: Wayne Grudem Will Vote Trump After All
Another U-Turn: Wayne Grudem Will Vote Trump After All

Grudem posted a long article on the Townhall website entitled 'If You Don't Like Either Candidate, Then Vote for Trump's Policies'.

10 Books Every Church Preacher Should Read
10 Books Every Church Preacher Should Read

Krish Kandiah offers 10 books that will help you shape and rethink your preaching.

British Churches Slam Failure To End Aleppo Slaughter
British Churches Slam Failure To End Aleppo Slaughter

Church leaders have expressed outrage at the continuing attacks on civilians in Aleppo by Russian and Syrian warplanes and called for an end to airstrikes.

Chinese Christians On Trial For Spying As Crackdown On Churches Continues
Chinese Christians On Trial For Spying As Crackdown On Churches Continues

Two members of a Chinese house church have been tried on charges spying, with a third member accused of "illegal business activities".

The Offensive Teaching Of Jesus That Christians Have Tried To Tone Down
The Offensive Teaching Of Jesus That Christians Have Tried To Tone Down

Claire Musters on the importance of repentance.

Ethiopian Christian Teenager Arrested For Evangelism Is Back In Jail
Ethiopian Christian Teenager Arrested For Evangelism Is Back In Jail

World Watch Monitor's sources said the prosecutor's office is seeking advice on how to proceed with the case.

Clinton And Trump Clash Over Abortion In Final Presidential Debate
Clinton And Trump Clash Over Abortion In Final Presidential Debate

A clash over abortion rights marked the third US presidential debate on Wednesday that saw Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton go head to head for the last time before November 8.

What David and Jesus Have in Common that Many Christians Don\'t Have — and Why It Matters
What David and Jesus Have in Common that Many Christians Don't Have — and Why It Matters

David and Jesus, also called the Son of David, had many things in common. Sadly, they both possess a common quality that many Christians don't have.