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'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.

Ashers Bakery 'gay cake' case to be heard at UK's Supreme Court
Ashers Bakery, the Christian-owned company at the heart of the 'gay cake' case, will have their appeal heard at the UK's top court.

Pope Francis dances with Hasidic Jews at the Vatican
Pope Francis danced with a group of Hasidic Jews on Monday as he hosted a delegation at the Vatican.

Trump under fire after sacking FBI director James Comey, White House denies political motivation
The Republican president said he fired Comey, the top US law enforcement official, over his handling of an election-year email scandal involving then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

Christians in North Sudan forced to stand and watch as church destroyed
Sudanese Christians were forced to stand and watch as their church was demolished despite government promises to stop targeting Christians.

3 words of advice when forgiving someone is the last thing you feel like doing
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5 things Christians must do to receive the blessing of God
Do you want to be blessed? I'm sure you do. Everybody wants to be blessed in almost every area of life: finances, health, relationships, name it. It's a good thing to be blessed.

Archbishop of Canterbury sees rare 'moment of opportunity' for Middle East peace amid meetings with leaders
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that a rare 'moment of opportunity' in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be within reach after speaking to the political leaders of both sides on a trip to the Holy Land.

Is it possible to be a good Christian even if I don't share the Gospel with others?
Is it ok to neglect the Great Commission and still be Christian?

3 things God wants you to know when you are in pain and suffering
Many of us think that if God is so good, why would He allow us to undergo pain and suffer failures in our lives. Thankfully, God is good and gave us the answers in His Word.

Martyred for their faith throughout the ages, Coptic Christians continue to die for Christ today
Coptic Pope Tawadros II on the faith of his land that endures, and on how most Egyptians are actually against the rising persecution of Christians

Church of England issues warning against conservative minister consecrated as rebel bishop
A rebel minister consecrated a bishop in a breakaway move could face consequences, as the Church of England insisted no permission had been given.

Were the Pharisees in the New Testament as bad as we think they were?
The Pharisees in the New Testament get a very bad press. We think of them as being Jesus' enemies, relentlessly hostile and critical, determined to oppose and undermine him at every turn.