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Should Christians bother getting into debates with non-Christians about faith?
The answer to this question lies in asking ourselves another question.

Looking for a church? Here are some things you should consider
How do we know which church to go to? What are the things we should consider as we choose a church?

Can Christians do politics? Six leaders who are inspired by their faith
Tim Farron's resignation might make one think Christian faith and politics can't mix any more. Is that so? Here are six political leaders who have been vocal about their faith.

New Flatliners reboot asks: Is there life â and evil â after death?
It's been 27 years since the first Flatliners movie â a classic '90s shocker about five medical students who discover a way to tap into the afterlife through brief bursts of death.

Don't believe the bad press: Refugees are good for communities
Disparate communities and divided religious groups can unite around sponsoring refugee families, churches are being told.
The forgotten tragedy: What's happened to Europe's refugees?
The EU has begun legal action against against Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic for refusing to accept refugees under a 2015 solidarity plan.

Founder of Noah's Ark replica claims atheists are out to get it
Ken Ham, the creator of the Ark Encounter theme park, claims 'intolerant athiests' and 'secularists' are trying to undermine the Kentucky attraction.

After splits and delays, Southern Baptists condemn the white nationalist 'alt-right' movement
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) yesterday voted to condemn the white nationalist 'alt-right' movement, a day after failing to make a similar condemnation.

Why Tim Farron's resignation speech is a challenge for every Christian
He didn't just resign, he evangelised to a nation.
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron resigns: 'It's a choice between party leadership and Christ'
'Imagine how proud I am to lead this party. And then imagine what would lead me to voluntarily relinquish that honour. 'In the words of Isaac Watts it would have to be something "so amazing, so divine, (it) demands my heart, my life, my all".'

Two Chinese Christian missionaries abducted and killed by ISIS in Pakistan
Two Chinese Christian missionaries operating in Pakistan have been abducted and killed by ISIS. The pair were preachers who had pretended to be business people in order to enter the country.

Conservative parishes declare 'no confidence' in Archbishop of Canterbury
Two churches have declared 'no confidence' in the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in the latest feud over Anglican teaching on sexuality.

Grenfell Tower fire: Salvation Army launches appeal in response to public's 'overwhelming' offer of help
The Salvation Army, which has today been helping victims of the major fire at Grenfell Tower in west London, has launched an appeal in response to what it says is the 'overwhelming' offer of assistance from the British public.

Security or serenity? How London's churches are battling terrorism's culture of fear
After March's terrorist attacks in Westminster, London, how should the city's churches respond? Christian Today spoke with churches across Westminster about the crucial balance of security, serenity, and not giving in to a culture of fear.

4 things I love about a small church
I recently led worship in a church not far from my own. Like the one where I worship regularly, it's small Ââ between 30 and 40 adults â and that can present problems.

Violent attacks on Christians surge in Sri Lanka
Violent attacks on Christians are surging in Sri Lanka this year with more than 20 separate incidents in the last six months.