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Pastor who lost daughter in Nashville Christian school shooting is 'learning to live with sadness'
The senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Chad Scruggs, has spoken about how he is living with the pain of grief in his first sermon since his 9-year-old daughter was killed in a Christian school shooting in Nashville.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury wants Parliament to debate assisted suicide
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, is calling on the British government to allocate time in Parliament for discussing possible legislation around assisted suicide.
Southern Baptist Convention is 'in crisis', says Rick Warren
Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren says the Southern Baptist Convention needs to be more honest about its current trajectory after years of declining membership.
We can find all the answers for life's questions in the Bible
We ask many questions about life daily. Why am I here? What's my purpose? What will tomorrow be like? Why is there so much evil within this world?
Archbishop 'distressed' by attacks on Christians in India
The Archbishop of Canterbury has lamented violent attacks on indigenous tribal Christians in north-eastern India.
What kind of freedom do we have in Christ?
Our freedom cost us nothing but it cost Christ everything. It was and is an amazing gift of grace to us.
Catholic Church in California grapples with more than 3,000 lawsuits, alleging child sex abuse
Advocates have been left stunned by the number of cases that surfaced during this revival window.
2-year-old incarcerated in North Korean prison camp after parents caught with Bible, says US State Department
If Christians in North Korea are found possessing a Bible, they face the death penalty, and family members, including children, are sentenced to life imprisonment, reveals a report by the U.S. State Department, which includes an incident where a 2-year-old child was sentenced to life in a prison camp after his parents were caught with a Bible.
How a Bible translation project in Chad is bringing Christians and Muslims together
"I am witness to the impact of cooperation between Muslims and Christians as they translate 50 Bible stories for the greater good."
Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music
"Much modern mainstream music, as well as many genres of music of black origin, owe their origins and inspirations to gospel music. However, these roots often go unacknowledged and unrecognised," organisers said.
Study reveals doubts about God
While less than half of adults in the U.S. believe in God without a doubt or attend religious services frequently, the majority, almost 80%, say they still pray, a new study from NORC at the University of Chicago shows.
Church of Scotland to review position on assisted suicide
The Church of Scotland General Assembly has voted to review its position on assisted suicide as Scottish parliamentarians prepare to consider whether to legalise the practice.
Pregnant Christian woman beaten by employer in Pakistan
"I cried and screamed for help, but no one came to rescue me," she said.
Christian celebrity culture, megachurches are a turn-off, poll finds
While a majority of Americans have a positive view of Jesus, most, including Christians, also have a negative opinion of celebrity Christian culture, celebrity pastors, Evangelicals, megachurches and famous worship bands, a new study from Barna Group shows.
Pro-life group loses NI abortion legal challenge
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has lost a legal challenge against a directive rolling out radical abortion laws across Northern Ireland.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says schools should tell parents about transgender child
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has said she disagrees with the policy of some schools to withhold knowledge from parents about their child's desire to change genders.