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Proof the Bible's Tower of Babel really existed found on ancient stone tablet
"Biblical scholars have long debated whether the Tower of Babel really existed. Now, a remarkable stone tablet never before shown on film appears to settle that question," the Smithsonian magazine says.
Dark arts or a healthy stretch? Why Christians should try yoga
Should Christians do yoga? The Eastern practice is spiritual for some â rooted in the Hindu religion â while for others it's simply a way to keep fit. Christian Today spoke to one avid Christian yoga student to find out why Christians shouldn't fear the ancient art.
Analysis: Prayer, politics and unlikely success as Justin Welby completes 12-day tour of the Holy Land
For a man who has endured more than 80 meetings over 12 days during what has been his longest official visit as Archbishop of Canterbury in probably the most complicated region in the world, Justin Welby was in remarkably good spirits as he ended his tour of the Holy Land this afternoon.
Go Sokolovsky! Russian blogger free to Pokemon Go â just not in church
The Russian atheist blogger who faced jail for playing Pokemon Go in a church has been handed a three-and-a-half year suspended sentence in a rebuff to prosecutors.
Israel-Palestine â it's all about teamwork. Archbishop Welby takes to the football pitch to make a point
The Archbishop rounded off his Middle East trip with a kickabout at the British Foreign Office-funded Equalizer Project in Jaffa, where Arab teams from the town come together to play soccer with Jewish kids from neighbouring Tel Aviv.
Is it time to abandon the dream of Christian unity?
One way to deal with the present crisis would be to think outside the disintegrating box of ecclesiastical unity and embrace a more generous concept of unity in the figure of Christ.
Can President Trump 'do a deal' on Israel-Palestine?
It has eluded Presidents, Prime ministers and Prelates since the 1940s, but one significant Christian voice thinks Donald Trump might be able to make progress on peace in Israel â Palestine.
Rabbi apologises for popular video of Pope Francis dancing with Hasidic Jews
A popular video of Pope Francis dancing with a group of Hasidic Jews at the Vatican has drawn criticism from some Orthodox Jews and 'deep regret' from one who took part
Jewish leaders say Belgian ban on kosher slaughter is worst assault on their rights since Nazis
European rabbis have condemned a decision by the French-speaking Walloon parliament in Belgium to ban kosher and halal meat.
How are Christian leaders reacting to Trump's firing of FBI Director Comey?
President Donald Trump removed the Director of the FBI from his position earlier this week sparking a firestorm of reaction in Washington DC and beyond. Prominent Christian leaders have been having their say too.
Franklin Graham laments global 'Christian genocide', claims 100,000 are killed annually for their faith
Franklin Graham has called Christians to stand against the global 'Christian genocide', saying that 100,000 believers are killed every year for their faith.
Labour's 2017 manifesto: What does it say about religion?
In among the promises to scrap tuition fees and build 100,000 council homes each year, Labour makes scant reference to faith and religion.
Christianity reasserts itself across former Communist Eastern Europe
Religion is reasserting itself as a major part of national life in Eastern Europe 28 years since the Communist regime suppressed faith and instilled atheism.
Is going to church really necessary to be a true Christian?
Why do we attend church? Why would we want to stay away from it? Is it ok for a Christian to not want to go to church?
Christian converts in German refugee camps growing in number despite attacks by Muslim refugees
Christian converts living in German refugee camps are reporting more cases of violent physical and verbal attacks from Muslim asylum seekers living among them.
5 Bible verses to help you think about death from the Christian perspective
Death is something many of us don't want to talk about or even think, but it's a normal part of life. All of our lives are destined to end, but if we have put our trust in the Lord Jesus Christ we are assured of eternal life with God.