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Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution
Christians in Egypt experienced an unprecedented spike in persecution last year, a watchdog's annual report claims, with more than 200 people driven from their homes and 128 killed.
Tim Farron says he was wrong to deny gay sex was sinful
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has spoken of his regret at saying he did not believe gay sex was sinful after sustained media pressure on him.
Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings â or face divine consequences
Donald Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White has told people to send her money â ideally their January salary â in order to receive blessings, or face divine consequences.
'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
The woman who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago aged 17 by the megachurch pastor Andy Savage has responded to his apology and to his church rallying around him with a standing ovation, saying: 'It's disgusting'.
Donald Trump sparks praises and criticism from the public after acknowledging an article about his victory over Clinton
President Donald Trump generated mixed reactions from the public after acknowledging an article about him and his rival Hilary Clinton. Trump thanked journalist Michael Goodwin for his column titled, "We're still better off with Trump than Clinton."
After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again
A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village is building a new church 12 years after the previous one was closed.
New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents
A new version of Discipleship Explored, a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries, is to be launched in March on the tenth anniversary of the first edition.
When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond
The man who's collapsed is a Christian and the doctor who responds is a Muslim â and he accordingly refuses to treat the unfortunate patient.
Thomas Fire news: Wildfire stays at 92% contained; evacuation orders take effect with warnings of flooding
Firefighters deployed to extinguish the Thomas Fire across southern California are struggling with making further development. The contained area is nailed at 92%, and authorities are worried about the possibility of debris flows, flooding, downed trees, and slides.
The most difficult column I've ever written
I'll admit it: I have struggled with this latest article in our fortnightly series 'The Rough Guide to Discipleship'.
US Bishops condemn Trump's 'heartbreaking' move to expel 200,000 Salvadorans
US Bishops have spoken out against the 'heartbreaking' decision by the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 200,000 Salvadoran migrants, leaving the future for their 192,000 US citizen children in question.
Andy Savage scandal: Now a Texas church leader is investigated for seeking to silence victim
A church leader in Texas has been put on leave of absence and is under investigation after it was alleged that he told a 17-year-old girl 'not to mention' being sexually assaulted 20 years ago by the senior pastor Andy Savage.
Dry Januaries are a spiritual discipline. But God used another way to help me after a difficult Christmas
Life can feel lonely and disappointing if things do not go as hoped for over Christmas and New Year.
How to recognise spiritual abuse: 8 warning signs for churches
Often it's church leaders who abuse, or people with influence in the church. And it's not all one-sided â church leaders can be abused too.
Thanksgiving: Why God deserves more than a thumbs-up emoticon
It's January 8; we have all run out of excuses for not having written those thank-you cards by now.
The CW reveals Thunder's official first-look
Just two weeks before "Black Lightning" premieres on-screen, The CW released a new poster featuring Nafessa Williams as Thunder, the daughter of Black Lightning.