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General Election 2017: 10 Christian Labour MPs who could lose their seats
Labour MPs are fearing annihilation at the snap general election on June 8 with one top pollster saying previously safe seats with majorities of 5,000 were at serious risk.

St Anselm was one of the most influential Christians of the last 1,000 years. But who was he and what did he believe?
He engaged in debate with the Eastern Church over the nature of the Holy Spirit, sparred with English royalty about the role of the Church and wrote theological books and essays.

Are Trump-supporting evangelicals isolating themselves from the unchurched they want to reach?
While only 51 per cent of all Protestants support President Trump's presidency so far, a striking 78 per cent of white evangelical Protestants remain committed to Trump.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter defends his belief in the resurrection, says he doesn't need scientific proof
Former President Jimmy Carter defended his belief in the resurrection of Jesus and that for him there is no need for scientific proof to confirm this.

Terrorism will not divide us, say UK faith leaders
Terror attacks in the name of religion are an 'affront to faith', say 24 UK faith leaders.

'The Selfish Gospel': Why salvation isn't all about me
Have you ever considered the possibility that the gospel that we preach is different from the one that Jesus himself preached?

Man spends 24 years in prison for crime he didn't commit, becomes a pastor spreading message of forgiveness after his release
Formerly an inmate behind bars, Burton is now an associate pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, preaching forgiveness at every opportunity he is given.

Why are American Christians so unhappy about America?
'Americans are generally dissatisfied with a variety of aspects of life in the US. In addition to their disenchantment with the morals and values of most Americans, adults also have widespread concerns about living conditions and circumstances in the country.'

#ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear: How a Twitter hashtag reveals two very different worlds
This week many voices came together on a spontaneous Twitter hashtag to share what had been said to them in churches, Bible colleges, job interviews, and other situations where being Christian and a woman came with expectations.

Vicky Beeching tells of vile abuse by fellow-Christians that forced her off social media
Gay Christian rock star Vicky Beeching has spoken of the 'relentless' death threats and attacks that are forcing her off social media after a meme with her face on it was shared 20,000 times.

Does the Church in Wales have a future? 'Absolutely', says senior bishop
The most senior bishop in the Church in Wales says that despite declining attendance, he is optimistic about its future.

Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses? 5 things you should know
Russia's Supreme Court has formally banned Jehovah's Witnesses from the country, calling the religious community an extremist organisation. But who are they?

Christian campaigners horrified by Arkansas execution
Christian campaigners have been reacting to the news that Arkansas executed its first inmate in 12 years on Thursday after a protracted legal battle that brought into question aspects of the death penalty in the US.

Rowan Williams challenges politicians: Overseas aid is 'choice between Little Britain and Global Britain'
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has made a passionate appeal for the preservation of Britain's foreign aid budget after Prime Minister Theresa May hinted on Wednesday she might cut it.

8 quotes on the Queen's Christian faith for her 91st birthday
The Queen will celebrate her 91st birthday in private today with her official birthday celebrations held in June.

Lambeth Palace to get 'state of the art' library â first new building in 200 years
Lambeth Palace, the historic home of England's Archbishop of Canterbury, is to receive a major update - its first in 200 years - with planning approved for a 'state of the art' new library building.