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Three Iranian Christians get 10 years in jail for 'illegal' church activity
Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to at least ten years in jail, charged with blasphemy and 'acting against national security' for their church-related activity.
Globalisation could be to blame for rapidly rising religious persecution, academics say
Declining levels of religious freedom is in part down globalisation with the arrival of different faiths and cultures leading to growing fear and restrictions on minority groups, academics say.
When is it right not to take communion?
But is it ever right for believers not to take communion? The answer is very challenging.
Christian unity a step closer as Reformed churches agree with Lutherans, Catholics on justification
Christian unity took another small book significant step closer to reality this week as a group of Protestant churches added its voice to the cause.
Evangelical firm Hobby Lobby fined $3m for illegally smuggling ancient artefacts from Iraq
The US Christian craft-supply company Hobby Lobby has agreed with the US Department of Justice to forfeit thousands of ancient artefacts illegally smuggled into the country from the Middle East.
Is America's tweeting President a madman or a genius?
Has Donald Trump proven himself to be mentally unstable to the point of being unqualified to be president? Or is he a genius who is always several steps ahead, tweeting with brilliant purpose and plan?
Revealed: Abuse survivor's angry response to Church official's note about him to General Synod members
Matt Ineson, a survivor of alleged sexual abuse by a deceased Church of England vicar, has responded angrily to a Church official's note about him sent to all members of the General Synod, which meets in York this weekend.
Scholar solves a biblical riddle: uncovers 'sister' to the oldest copy of the Old Testament
A 'sister' to the oldest manuscript of the Hebrew Old Testament has been uncovered, alongside its author â a discovery being celebrated as decisive for future Bible translations.
Exhilarating Spider-Man: Homecoming has an important lesson for Christian leaders
15 years, six movies and three different Spider-Men later, this is still a story about how a person's character is as important as their gifts.
Viral clip shows priest's stunning dance moves in flash mob
An Indian Catholic priest left his congregation stunned as he joined with children in his congregation for an incredible dance routine mid service.
Looking for a 'faith lift'? Join 20,000 Christians and friends at J.John's Just One
20,000 people from across the UK will fill the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday July 8 to hear international evangelist J.John preach the gospel.
Don't believe his defenders: George Carey was right to resign
Was it right that Carey should resign under pressure and that his life as a CofE bishop should be ended so peremptorily?
Vatican rocked as police 'break up drug-fuelled orgy at Cardinal's apartment'
Vatican police have raided a Cardinal's apartment where a drug-fuelled homosexual orgy was taking place, leaving Pope Francis infuriated, according to reports.
The Parable of the Tennis: Wimbledon church raises thousands of pounds from car park charges
This church is using its location near the Wimbledon's famous tennis fortnight to raise thousands of pounds by charging tennis-goers to park their cars on its land.
Why will this tormented sex abuse survivor be protesting at General Synod in York this weekend?
An abuse survivor's letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury: 'The Church of England has made me fight at every step to try and achieve both justice and the further prevention of abuse by my abuser. By doing this you have added to my abuse.'
Eternal life comes cheap: Why does Doctor Who have a problem with death?
The time-travelling British sci-fi hit is famous for its scares â and emotional heft â but it seems it can't do death. Doctor Who offers eternal life â but it comes too cheap.