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Lone working 'is making millions of people ill' says report
The rise in lone working and the insecurity of increasing numbers of jobs are "making millions of us poorer and ill," says a new report from Christian-based think tank, Theos.
How Christian women are standing firm in the face of persecution
Around the world, ordinary Christian women are suffering and being mistreated for no other reason than their faith. Christian Today speaks with Henrietta Blyth, CEO of charity Open Doors, to hear about the unshakeable faith of the persecuted Christian women they serve and how God has been working through the organisation.
Over 700 medical professionals call on MPs to lower abortion time limit
They have signed a letter to all 650 MPs urging them to vote in support of a landmark amendment to the government's Criminal Justice Bill tabled by a cross-party group of over 30 MPs led by Caroline Ansell MP.
Researchers beat looters to rare coin from Judean Desert
In addition to three coins bearing the name 'Simeon', the trove included a particularly significant find.
Pleas to free hostages in Nigeria after more abductions
Christian groups are pleading with the Nigerian government to do more to protect civilians from abductions and free those already in captivity.
Pro-life volunteer charged after offering help to women with unplanned pregnancies
The local authority in Bournemouth has charged a retired medical scientist who held a sign near an abortion clinic saying "here to talk, if you want to".
Priest 'shaken' after fake funeral with paid actors, horse-drawn hearse
'I was quite shaken afterwards. I felt very disturbed by it," he said.
Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide
"Sexual violence and forced marriage are employed as a means of intimidation and control, with these strategies targeted at preventing Christian women and girls from pursuing their faith in Christ."
The Story of Mothering Sunday
The fourth Sunday in Lent is called Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day in Britain and Ireland. This is the story ...
Christian freedoms threatened by 'broad' extremism definition
A new definition of extremism may lead to a "clampdown" on Christian beliefs, The Christian Institute has warned.
Are we seeing a resurgence of belief in God?
Despite declining church attendance, Premier Christian Radio's Justin Brierley senses that belief in God is on the rise.
Liberty University agrees to pay record $14m fine
Officials at Liberty University told The Christian Post they have made efforts to ensure proper compliance with Title IX regulations following the school's unprecedented settlement with the federal government.
Greek Orthodox Church bans politicians who voted to legalize gay marriage
A Greek Orthodox Church regional body has banned two local politicians for their support of the legislation that legalized same-sex marriage in the Eastern Mediterranean nation.
8 prominent Charismatic elders declare Mike Bickle 'unfit' for ministry
Eight prominent Charismatic elders, including theologian and media personality Michael Brown, have declared embattled International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle "unfit" for ministry, warning that the 24/7 prayer ministry has some "dangerous cult-like tendencies" that need to be addressed.
What do we know about the queens in the Bible?
In the Bible, it was not just men who ruled as kings, but also some women reigned as queens in their own right. This is their story...
The little known story of Spurgeon's preacher sister
Crowds came to hear her and chapels were full, drawn by the chance to see a lady preacher but also one who happened to be Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sister.