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Parents should encourage their kids to believe in God even if they don't, psychologist recommends
A decline in religion is a factor in the prevalence of depression and anxiety among children, believes psychoanalyst and parenting coach Erica Komisar.
Hallmark apologises after withdrawing same-sex couple adverts
Hallmark has backtracked on its withdrawal of same-sex TV adverts after it came under fire from high profile members of the LGBT community, including talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg.
Christian mother's anger after 'Lord' is removed from 'Away in a Manger' lyrics at school nativity
A Christian parent says she fears Christianity is being "silenced" after being told by her children that the word "Lord" had been removed from the lyrics of "Away in a Manger" at their school.
Kanye West's opera 'Mary' re-tells the birth of Jesus
Riding high on the success of his Sunday Services, Kanye West is now moving into the area of biblical operas.
Dozens of academics challenge sex self-identification in next census
Dozens of academics have criticised guidance proposing to allow people in the next census to choose whether they are male or female irrespective of their biological sex.
At least 1,000 Christians killed in Nigeria during 2019 - report
At least 1,000 Christians have been killed by Fulani and Boko Haram militants in Nigeria this year, a new NGO report warns.
Worship leader defends meeting Donald Trump at the White House
A worship leader who met Donald Trump and prayed for him at the White House has defended the meeting against critics.
12-year-old boy praying to be adopted says he's trusting in the Lord
A 12-year-old boy who has been waiting four years to be adopted had nothing but good things to say about God when he sat down for a TV interview recently.
Over a million sign petition protesting Netflix over gay Jesus character
A petition demanding the removal of a comedy show on Netflix that features a gay Jesus character has been signed by more than 1.3 million people.
Christians urged to pray for the nation's leaders after general election
Christians are being asked to pray for the nation's leaders following the general election in which the Conservatives claimed a significant majority in the Commons.
New reflection series from Church of England highlights value of every day work
The Church of England is launching a new campaign to help Christians see the difference that their faith makes in the workplace.
Megachurch pastor walks away from pulpit because he feels far from God, tired in soul
Megachurch Pastor Howard-John Wesley of the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, has stunned the church this month after he announcement that he will step away from his preaching ministry for a season.
New government called to protect life after election
Christian advocacy group CARE is calling on the new government to introduce "laws that protect the value of life and support the most vulnerable".
When we feel like we're drowning in the storm
When I was growing up, someone once asked "what would be the worst way to die." My response, "drowning." The older I get and the more I have time to think on my response, the more I realize how profound it actually was.
Religious leaders called to support dementia and Alzheimer's sufferers
Religious leaders are being challenged to speak up in support of people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as their caregivers.
Evangelicals call for hope after 'historic' general election hands Boris Johnson a comfortable majority
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to "get Brexit done" after the Conservatives secured a comfortable majority in the general election on Thursday.