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Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door
Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door

Christians should not be expected to leave their faith behind when they enter public life, according to former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron.

Priest who called Glasgow Pride 'gross offence to God' has lost chaplaincy job
Priest who called Glasgow Pride 'gross offence to God' has lost chaplaincy job

A Catholic priest who described Glasgow's LGBT Pride festival as a 'gross offence to God' has been removed from his role as a university chaplain.

Israel adopts divisive Jewish nation-state law
Israel adopts divisive Jewish nation-state law

Israel passed a law on Thursday to declare that only Jews have the right of self-determination in the country, something members of the Arab minority called racist and verging on apartheid.

Greg Laurie: How Christians can recognise the anti-Christ
Greg Laurie: How Christians can recognise the anti-Christ

"He is sent by Satan himself," Laurie said in a new sermon.

Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing
Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing

Imprisoned US missionary Pastor Andrew Brunson is to remain behind bars following a court hearing today.

Katy Perry says Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus'
Katy Perry says Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus'

Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus', according to Katy Perry – and the singer who famously walked away from her childhood faith has said she has never left God behind her.

Does a thaw in relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia offer hope for Christians?
Does a thaw in relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia offer hope for Christians?

Eritrea's human rights record remains among the worst in the world.

Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC
Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC

Sir Cliff Richard has won a case for damages against the BBC over its coverage of a police raid on his home in 2014 he claimed was a 'serious invasion' of his privacy.

Majority of Americans think Trump mishandling Russia – poll

More than half of Americans disapprove of the way US President Donald Trump is handling relations with Russia.

Elon Musk apologises for calling British Thai cave rescuer a paedophile

Tesla founder Elon Musk apologised to British caver Vern Unsworth for comments he made about him following the rescue of a dozen Thai schoolboys and their football coach from a cave in northern Thailand.

Indian Christians fear persecution is 'new normal'
Indian Christians fear persecution is 'new normal'

Indian Christians have suffered at least 15 attacks during the last fortnight, according to International Christian Concern.

The Future of Complementarity: When Newfrontiers became accidentally feminist
The Future of Complementarity: When Newfrontiers became accidentally feminist

Newfrontiers belongs to the group that thinks God made women and men equal in value, but not in role.

Finnish Christians message to Trump and Putin: Blessed are the peacemakers
Finnish Christians message to Trump and Putin: Blessed are the peacemakers

A sign hanging on the side of the FCA headquarters reads: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God' (Matthew 5:9).

When we feel we can't go on: Wisdom from Philippians
When we feel we can't go on: Wisdom from Philippians

There are days that sometimes roll into seasons where life and ministry in the Kingdom of God seems so tough.

Mad or God? A senior psychiatrist on the mental health of Jesus
Mad or God? A senior psychiatrist on the mental health of Jesus

Have you ever heard anyone impatiently dismiss Jesus and all he said and did with 'of course, he was mad or at least seriously mentally disturbed'?