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Remembering Passchendaele: How a Great War battle still challenges the Church
This weekend the great and the good gather in Belgium to commemorate one of the defining battles of the First World War â 'Passchendaele' or 'Third Ypres'.
Monuments to courage: England's Great War memorials listed on eve of Passchendaele commemorations
The Battle of Passchendaele, or Third Ypres, saw British troops make repeated attacks on heavily-defended German positions across a battlefield rendered virtually impassable because of deep mud.
Hundreds of Muslims converting to Christianity in Finland, churches say
Finland has reportedly seen a flood of conversions from Islam to Christianity, with hundreds of asylum seekers from the Middle East turning to the Christian faith, officials in the Evangelical Lutheran community said.
Girl who walked bleeding and half naked into church claiming rape by 3 black men faces prison and a hefty fine for making it up
The 19-year-old Texas girl walked into a church with injuries and wearing only a shirt and underwear claiming she had just been raped by three black men. But police say she made it all up and have now pressed criminal charges.
Russell Brand meets Oxford Christian apologist Alister McGrath to ask: 'Is there any point in God?'
The popular comedian and provocative activist Russell Brand met this week with acclaimed Oxford professor and Christian apologist Alister McGrath, to together ask the question 'Is there any point in God?'
'God just got me': How this businessman's Christian conversion is helping spread a revolution across the retail industry
Gary Grant, who says God gave him the motto RIG â reputation, integrity, generosity â is the ultimate example of enlightened self-interest in action.
Why we need to start honouring young people as theologians
When I am training people to do youth work, I often ask them how young people are commonly described. Often, the list of derogatory terms is longer than the list of positive ones.
Radical feminist group claims responsibility for Mexico bishops HQ bombing
A radical feminist group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of the headquarters of Mexico's Catholic Council of Bishops.
'Sin is the same for all of us': Archbishops of Canterbury and York latest on gay sex
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have made a statement on today's anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in which they state that sin 'is the same for all of us'.
US evangelicals rally around new religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback, while others go on the attack
Evangelicals have rallied around Donald Trump over his appointment of Sam Brownback as ambassador at large for religious freedom, while there has been sharp criticism from others including moderate Republicans.
After surviving breast cancer, this Christian woman has come up with a new programme to help other trauma sufferers
Despite the difficult times, Bami's faith helped during her cancer fight. 'Being able to call on God anytime day or night was the source of the peace that got me through the difficult times.'
700 child refugees from South Sudan every week: 700 World Vision bears on St Paul's stairs
Seven hundred teddy bears were placed on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral today as part of a campaign by the international children's charity World Vision (WV) to highlight the plight of child refugees, 700 of whom are crossing the border from South Sudan into Uganda every week.
Justin Bieber knocks down photographer with his car as he leaves LA church
A church visit has turned into a press-packed collision for Justin Bieber; the pop star knocked down a photographer as he drove away from a Beverly Hills church last night. The paparazzo was taken to hospital for his injuries.
The wisdom of John Stott: 9 quotes from a giant of 20th century evangelicalism
John Stott, who died today in 2011, was one of the great figures in 20th century evangelicalism.
Most US Muslims feel unwelcome there â but 9 in 10 are still 'proud' to be American
Most American Muslims report feeling unwelcome in US society, are dissatisfied with the direction of the country and are worried about Donald Trump. However, nine in 10 are proud to be American, still believe in the 'American Dream', and have seen a dramatic shift in their acceptance of homosexuality.
Palestinians celebrate as Israel removes barriers from Jerusalem mosque following bloody clashes
Israel last night removed all security from Jerusalem's al-Asqa mosque, following intense protest and one of the bloodiest clashes with Palestine in years. Palestinians gathered this morning to celebrate.