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United Arab Emirates decides to rename top Islamic mosque \'Mary, Mother of Jesus\' to foster religious tolerance
United Arab Emirates decides to rename top Islamic mosque 'Mary, Mother of Jesus' to foster religious tolerance

The name of the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi has been changed to an arabic name translating to "Mary, the mother of Jesus."

Otto Warmbier \'unresponsive\', has been in coma for a year
Otto Warmbier 'unresponsive', has been in coma for a year

Otto Warmbier, an American college student imprisoned in North Korea, has been returned to the US with severe brain injuries and is in a state of 'unresponsive wakefulness', doctors have said.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury urges world leaders to support \'all but forgotten\' refugees
Former Archbishop of Canterbury urges world leaders to support 'all but forgotten' refugees

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is joining African Anglican leaders as part of a Christian Aid campaign to highlight internally displaced refugees.

Why aren\'t US evangelicals out protesting the deportation of Iraqi Christians?
Why aren't US evangelicals out protesting the deportation of Iraqi Christians?

114 Iraqi believers are set to be deported to Iraq from Michigan. Where are their friends now?

Why discipleship is the cure for spiritual delirium
Why discipleship is the cure for spiritual delirium

We may have a few scattered grains of truth rooted deep in our memories, but we seem to have missed the bigger picture, says Christian doctor Freddie Pimm.

The \'alt-right\': 7 dodgy beliefs that indicate you\'re one of them
The 'alt-right': 7 dodgy beliefs that indicate you're one of them

The 'alternative right' is an unofficial, loose group of people on the far-right of largely American politics, though the 'movement' also exists, to a lesser extent, in Canada and Europe.

SBC\'s alt-right vote is \'strongest statement yet\' condemning racism, say African American pastors
SBC's alt-right vote is 'strongest statement yet' condemning racism, say African American pastors

African American pastors have welcomed the resolution passed by the Southern Baptist Convention condemned the racism associated with the so-called alt-right movement.

Church of England considering transgender re-naming services
Church of England considering transgender re-naming services

The Church of England is examining ways to mark gender transition with the prospect of special services being considered.

\'To love thee more dearly\': The 13th-century prayer that inspired a hit song
'To love thee more dearly': The 13th-century prayer that inspired a hit song

What links a 1970s hit musical and a 13th-century English saint? The answer is, a prayer.

Grenfell Tower: How the Church responded to tragedy – as it always does
Grenfell Tower: How the Church responded to tragedy – as it always does

Churches have poured themselves out in respnse to the deep tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Strengthening the ties that bind: How MP Jo Cox\'s murder is bringing millions together this weekend
Strengthening the ties that bind: How MP Jo Cox's murder is bringing millions together this weekend

Not since the Queen's Jubilee has an event bought the UK together as much as the death of Jo Cox.

The New Minority: Why as a gay Christian man I stand with Tim Farron
The New Minority: Why as a gay Christian man I stand with Tim Farron

The angry persecution of people of faith is fundamentalist secularism exposed for all to see.

YouTube is dominating youth culture – so how will the Church respond?
YouTube is dominating youth culture – so how will the Church respond?

Many young people spend hours every night on the platform, watching, sharing, making and curating content.

5 Dangers Of Not Knowing Scriptures
5 Dangers Of Not Knowing Scriptures

When we don't spend proper time in God's Word, it won't be long before we start seeing these negative consequences.

Tim Farron\'s full resignation statement: \'I was torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader\'
Tim Farron's full resignation statement: 'I was torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader'

Tim Farron's resignation caused shockwaves as he announced he was stepping down, not because he was forced out, not because of his party's mediocre election performance, but because being Liberal Democrat leader was incompatible with his Christian faith.

When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life
When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life

In a busy, stressed and cynical world, prayer can be heard. Do we even have the words? A classical church tradition – praying the prayers of others – may be able to help.