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Oldest manuscript of Mark is nonetheless a disappointment
Oldest manuscript of Mark is nonetheless a disappointment

For over six years biblical scholars have been speculating about a New Testament manuscript which had only been seen by a handful of them and was rumoured to date to the 1st century.

All over for Paige Patterson at Southwestern after damning new revelations
All over for Paige Patterson at Southwestern after damning new revelations

Paige Patterson, the controversial former head of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has been stripped of the title 'president emeritus'

Hong Kong cardinal urges release of abducted underground Chinese bishop
Hong Kong cardinal urges release of abducted underground Chinese bishop

Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen has implored the release of Cui Tai, an underground church bishop reportedly abducted by Chinese authorities in April.

Church of England insurer launches competition celebrating church volunteers
Church of England insurer launches competition celebrating church volunteers

The Church of England's insurer, Ecclesiastical, has launched a national competition open to every Anglican church in the UK, to celebrate the work of church volunteers.

Petition calls on Liberty University filmmakers to abandon 'Trump Prophecy' project
Petition calls on Liberty University filmmakers to abandon 'Trump Prophecy' project

A petition is calling on Liberty University's Cinematic Arts department to abandon plans to create a feature film that focuses on a former firefighter's prophecy about the election of President Donald Trump.

Pastor, father of 10, killed in car crash in Florida by Mercedes going wrong way; Go Fund Me campaign launched
Pastor, father of 10, killed in car crash in Florida by Mercedes going wrong way; Go Fund Me campaign launched

A pastor and father of 10 passed away after his vehicle was struck by another car in a wrong-way crash in downtown Orlando on Monday morning.

Incoming NRA president Oliver North says Gospel 'transformed' him during his military service
Incoming NRA president Oliver North says Gospel 'transformed' him during his military service

Oliver North, who was recently picked to be the new president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), says his life was changed during military service after a superior officer advised him to read the Bible.

Christian inmates on death row create artwork depicting Jesus' crucifixion
Christian inmates on death row create artwork depicting Jesus' crucifixion

Christian inmates awaiting execution in a maximum security prison in Nashville have spent two months creating artwork depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Fulani herdsmen want to exterminate Christians says Nigerian bishop
Fulani herdsmen want to exterminate Christians says Nigerian bishop

Up to 100 Christians have died this year at the hands of nomadic herdsmen.

Are Christians bigots? Why the church in Western Europe needs a Starbucks moment
Are Christians bigots? Why the church in Western Europe needs a Starbucks moment

It's official, then: Christians in Europe are more likely to be anti-Muslim, anti-Jewish and anti-immigrant.

Would Jesus use a private jet for evangelism? Jesse Duplantis thinks so
Would Jesus use a private jet for evangelism? Jesse Duplantis thinks so

Televangelist Jesse Duplantis has said that God wants him to have a private jet worth $54 million, and that he is 'believing' for the money.

USS Indianapolis survivor shares the Bible verse that gave him hope in terrifying shark-infested waters
USS Indianapolis survivor shares the Bible verse that gave him hope in terrifying shark-infested waters

Retired Marine Edgar Harrell has recounted how he had miraculously survived when the USS Indianapolis sank after it was torpedoed by Japanese forces during World War II.

New law protecting religious conscience rights of adoption agencies signed into law in Kansas
New law protecting religious conscience rights of adoption agencies signed into law in Kansas

New legislation that protects the religious rights of foster care and adoption agencies has been signed into law by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer.

Gaza militants launch heaviest barrage in years against Israel
Gaza militants launch heaviest barrage in years against Israel

Palestinian militants launched their heaviest barrages against Israel since the 2014 Gaza war on Tuesday and Israeli aircraft struck back in a surge of fighting after weeks of border violence.

10 beheaded in Mozambique suspected Islamist attack
10 beheaded in Mozambique suspected Islamist attack

Mozambique's state radio service has announced the beheading of 10 people including children in an area where previous Islamist attacks have been reported.

Southern Baptists part ways with D.C. Baptist convention over hiring of lesbian pastors
Southern Baptists part ways with D.C. Baptist convention over hiring of lesbian pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has officially severed its ties with the District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) due to disagreements over the hiring of a lesbian pastors.