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9 very hopeful signs for the future of American churches
Yes, there are problems, but there are some really strong signs of hope for the future of the church in the U.S.
Jim Caviezel says he was snubbed by Hollywood after playing Jesus in 'The Passion of the Christ' but would still love to be in the sequel
Actor Jim Caviezel opens up about the rejection he faced from Hollywood after his role as Jesus Christ, in Mel Gibson's biblical epic "The Passion of the Christ."
Archbishop of Canterbury says Trump could bring peace to the Middle East
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaking after touring tense West Bank city of Hebron, said that by using the office of the US president, Donald Trump has the capacity to 'tip things very, very decisively' when it comes to bringing peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
'Joy is the simplest form of gratitude': 12 quotes from legendary theologian Karl Barth
Today is the birthday of Karl Barth, a Swiss pastor, enigmatic thinker, and arguably the greatest theologian of the 20th century.
This Palestinian Muslim and Israeli Jew both lost their kids to the 'other side'. Now they work together for peace
From the Parents Circle, a joint Palestinian Israeli organization of more than 620 families, all of whom have lost a close family member as a result of the conflict, Bassam Aramin and Robi Damelin are in London to tell their remarkable stories of forgiveness and reconciliation
Vatican unites science and faith in cosmology conference celebrating the Big Bang and beyond
The Vatican is gathering the world's top scientists and cosmologists in an effort to better understand the mysteries of the universe. The move may surprise some who have traditionally seen the Church and science at odds.
Blueprint for Church schism revealed as conservative Christian leaders plot separate Anglican structure
A blueprint for Church schism seen by Christian Today reveals extensive plans by conservative evangelicals to form a rival Anglican system to the Church of England in the UK over concerns about teachings on homosexuality.
Methodist minister denies assault of 4 boys after attempting to hypnotise them
Teeside Crown Court heard that John Price told his victims he was using hypnosis to help them relax.
No parole for Heather Cook, bishop who killed cyclist while driving drunk
The former Episcopal Church bishop who ran over and killed a cyclist in 2014 when she was drunk has been denied parole by the Maryland Parole Commission.
Most US Christians don't have a 'biblical worldview', research claims
In a study conducted with Summit Ministries, Barna found 'strong agreement with ideas unique to nonbiblical worldviews among practising Christians'.
Afghan Christian mother killed in Germany, investigated as religiously motivated attack
A Christian Afghan mother was stabbed and killed just over a week ago in Bayern, Germany. Police are investigating a 'religious motivation' for the attack.
Indonesia's jailing of the Christian governor of Jakarta will embolden extremists
Indonesia's highest profile Christian politician is tonight in a prison cell, sentenced to two years for blasphemy, and the country's reputation for pluralism and religious tolerance is in peril.
'Evangelicalism' is toxic. It's time to kill off the brand
Today, the broad and generous evangelicalism that saw the foundation of the Evangelical Alliance in 1846 across denominational lines, when such collaboration was far less common, is struggling for air.
Christian People's Alliance challenges Owen Jones to debate on Islam
The Christian People's Alliance is challenging Guardian columnist Owen Jones to a debate 'Christ v Islam' after a furious row on the BBC's Daily Politics.
Christians are putting their money where their morals are on climate change
The Trump administration's attempts to gut climate regulation have pushed climate change back to the top of the news agenda.
Irish police drop prosecution of Stephen Fry for blasphemy over 'God is a maniac' comments
Irish police have ceased an investigation against Stephen Fry for committing blasphemy when he said 'God is a maniac' on Irish TV, after only one viewer had made a complaint.