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Let's not make the Nativity too cosy: Mary's story is dark and brutal
Let's not make the Nativity too cosy: Mary's story is dark and brutal

We're entitled to wonder if we do Mary a disservice in our representation of her.

Alabama's evangelicals: 4 reasons why they back Roy Moore

Roy Moore and Doug Jones are set for a photo finish on Tuesday night as they head towards the conclusion of the most bitterly fought Senate contest in recent history.

Have a go at Kate Bottley's Christingle Cake and help vulnerable children
Have a go at Kate Bottley's Christingle Cake and help vulnerable children

The Anglican vicar is hoping to inspire some festive fundraising with her cake made from orange vanilla sponge, marmalade and fondant icing.

'The Walking Dead' news: Andrew Lincoln expresses devastation over Carl Grimes' impending death in midseason finale
'The Walking Dead' news: Andrew Lincoln expresses devastation over Carl Grimes' impending death in midseason finale

"The Walking Dead's" midseason finale was certainly shocking to all of the fans of the show. Carl Grimes was revealed to be bitten by a Walker in the ribs, signaling his impending death in the series.

'The Walking Dead' video game news: Overkill releases first trailer
'The Walking Dead' video game news: Overkill releases first trailer

It's a long time coming, but at last, the first trailer for Overkill's "The Walking Dead" video game has been released.

'Pokemon' news: New anime feature teaser released
'Pokemon' news: New anime feature teaser released

Fans of the Pokemon franchise will have another thing to look forward to, as the first teaser for a new Pokemon anime film has been released.

'Ghost of Tsushima' news: Latest game details revealed at PSX 2017
'Ghost of Tsushima' news: Latest game details revealed at PSX 2017

During this week's PlayStation Experience, Sucker Punch revealed more details about their upcoming title game, "Ghost of Tsushima."

'The Handmaid's Tale' is ugly and anti-Christian. We have a better story to tell
'The Handmaid's Tale' is ugly and anti-Christian. We have a better story to tell

It is the kind of programme made about Christians that antisemites would make about Jews.

Putin starts Russian pullout from Syria: 'Job done'
Putin starts Russian pullout from Syria: 'Job done'

President Vladimir Putin flew into Syria and ordered 'a significant part' of Moscow's military contingent there to start withdrawing on Monday, declaring their work largely done.

Donald Trump's evangelical support plunges 17 points in 10 months
Donald Trump's evangelical support plunges 17 points in 10 months

Donald Trump's evangelical support has plunged 17 points in the last 10 months despite delivering on a number of campaign promises aimed at pleasing his core base.

Priest who's a former KKK member apologises for cross burning – but victims aren't yet ready to forgive
Priest who's a former KKK member apologises for cross burning – but victims aren't yet ready to forgive

A Ku Klux Klan member who became a Roman Catholic priest has apologised to a black couple for burning a cross on their lawn 40 years ago – but they've said they are not ready to forgive him yet.

Egypt's Coptic Pope to snub Mike Pence meeting over Jerusalem fallout
Egypt's Coptic Pope to snub Mike Pence meeting over Jerusalem fallout

Mike Pence is facing snubs from church leaders and politicians across the Middle East when he visits later this month in the wake of Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

Manny Pacquaio is said to be in current talks with Connor McGregor for an April 2018 match
Manny Pacquaio is said to be in current talks with Connor McGregor for an April 2018 match

Looks like Manny Pacquiao is setting his eyes on opponents outside the boxing ring.

Ubisoft delays release of 'Far Cry 5' and 'The Crew 2'
Ubisoft delays release of 'Far Cry 5' and 'The Crew 2'

In an attempt to develop more "high-quality" games, Ubisoft announced that they would be delaying the release dates of some of their popular upcoming video games, specifically, "Far Cry 5" and "The Crew 2." Another unnamed game's release is also set to move to Ubisoft's fiscal year of 2019 – 2020.

Sophie Turner reveals she stopped partying during the filming of 'The Dark Phoenix'
Sophie Turner reveals she stopped partying during the filming of 'The Dark Phoenix'

Sophie Turner is famous not just for her blockbuster roles such as Sansa Stark in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" and the younger version of Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise, but also because of her partying habits. However, the Hollywood actress recently revealed that she has mostly stopped partying during the filming of "The Dark Phoenix."

What I've learned from the ghosts of Christmas past
What I've learned from the ghosts of Christmas past

I am pondering how to create a Christian Christmas in a large, complicated family composed of lovely people of all the religions in the book, and none.