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'Demonic': Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler blasts acquittal of police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile
A popular megachurch pastor has described the acquittal of the Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile last July, as 'dirty' and 'demonic'.

Christian student blocked from including prayer in high school commencement speech
America is known as the land of the free and the home of the brave, but to Christians it is also increasingly becoming a land of the politically correct and a country where honor students can't mention God in their graduation speeches.

'Polyamorous family' headed by three husbands granted legal recognition in Colombia
A notary in Colombia's second largest city Medellin granted full legitimacy to the nation's first official polyamorous union of three men.

Nearly 70 priests resign in Indonesia in protest at their bishop
Nearly 70 Catholic  priests have resigned their posts in Indonesia after levelling accusations at their bishop that the bishop has condemned as 'slanderous'.

'Catastrophe' threatens East Africa as rains fail again
East Africa is on the brink of a 'monumental catastrophe' because the global community has failed to provide the funds needed to help starving people, according to Christian Aid.

Israeli dig uncovers lost jewellery and remains stretching back 6,000 years
An archaeological dig in Israel has uncovered a collection of 900-year old women's jewelry, amid remains dating as old as 6,000 years.

What does the choice of Wheaton College for a consecration say about GAFCON's new 'missionary bishop'?
The conservative Anglican GAFCON grouping will consecrate its new 'Missionary Bishop for Europe' at Wheaton College at the end of this month.

Fury as New Zealand festival removes word 'Israel' from Joseph musical
A New Zealand production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sponsored by a local council has been forced to apologise to the famous lyricist Tim Rice after removing the word 'Israel' from the lyric to one of the songs.

Are God and science at war? Not according to the priest behind the Big Bang Theory
The scientific hypothesis known as the Big Bang Theory has stoked controversy among some in the Church, but it's often forgotten that the idea was conceived by a Christian priest.

Local pastor says people 'are entitled' to protest the Government over Grenfell Tower fire
A local pastor has said that he understands why people are planning to protest the Government tomorrow over the disastrous fire at Grenfell Tower, which he described as a 'monument of shame to this country'.

Hymn writer Keith Getty: Nominal, shallow Christianity has no future, we must proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord
Hymn writer Keith Getty tells Christian Today how â and why â he writes his amazing music: 'The idea that your creativity can enrich people and help them sing to the Lord is incredible'

World Refugee Day: 3 Bible reasons Christians can't turn their backs on strangers
Today is World Refugee Day, an occasion for the whole world to mark and raise awareness of the global refugee crisis. Debate rages on about the best way to help, but what does the Bible say?

A lesson from Acts: You are not the saviour of the world
In 1992, when Glasnost and Perestroika came to the Soviet Union, a group of teenagers boarded a plane from London to Moscow to bring the gospel to that great city.

Former North Korea prisoner Kenneth Bae expresses 'outrage' over Otto Warmbier's death
A Christian missionary who was himself detained in North Korea has called for prayers over the 'outrage' and 'tragedy' of the death of the American student Otto Warmbier.

How should Christians respond to our Muslim neighbours?
Many articles and responding comments from Christians talk about a need to defend ourselves against violence and against an ideology that wants to rule.

How you can help refugees: Community Sponsorship works, says Salvation Army
On World Refugee Day today, the Salvation Army is encouraging communities to help refugee families through thegovernment's Community Sponsorship Scheme.