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Christians Have A Right To Defend The Cross, Says Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams has produced a new book on the meaning of the cross and resurrection "then and now" as the latest in his series of short, powerful works published by SPCK.
What Does The Christian Cross Actually Mean? Exclusive Extract From New Book By Rowan Williams
Imagine going into a church and being faced with a large picture of an electric chair - or a guillotine. Early Christians lived in a world where that is how the cross was viewed. It was seen as a sign of suffering, humiliation and disgrace.
Istanbul Nightclub Gunman Arrested - Turkish Officials
The suspected gunman who killed 39 people in a New Year's Eve attack on an Istanbul nightclub has been arrested, Turkish police said on Tuesday.
Why Are Evangelicals So Bad At Dealing With Doubt?
Pope Francis has admitted something rather extraordinary for a Pope, who is supposed to be above all that kind of thing.
Russell Moore Blasts White Supremacy As 'Cruelly Cunning'
Russell Moore has marked Martin Luther King Day in the US with a withering attack on white supremacy, calling it "cruelly cunning" and saying that America has a long way to go before achieving racial justice.
'His Glory Is On The Church': Syrians Converting To Christianity Amid Brutal Persecution
As Syria continues to be torn apart by civil conflict and the ongoing war against Islamic State, one church pastor says people are are still coming to faith in Jesus Christ.
3 Ways Jesus Challenges Authority
No-one likes having their authority subverted. Yet Jesus does this all the time. David Baker looks at what this means.
Iraq Church Used As Shooting Range By ISIS Jihadis
As Iraqi Christians begin to return to their homes to asses the damage left in the wake of Islamic State, they have found churches desecrated, burned and grafittied.
Is Lindsay Lohan Converting To Islam? Actress Denies Move After Posting Arabic Peace Message On Social Media
Muslims have been optimistically welcoming the actress Lindsay Lohan to the faith after she deleted all her photos on the social media site Instagram and replaced them with the Arabic message "Alaikum salam," meaning "and unto you peace".
We Will Not Pray For Donald Trump By Name Because He Is A 'Trauma Trigger' Says Christian Minister
It is traditional to pray for all those in authority in Anglican and Episcopal churches worldwide. But this church in California has decided not to mention Donald Trump by name - even though it prayed for 'Barack Obama'.
'We See The Glass Half-Full': Aide To Palestinian President Welcomes Jared Kushner As Peace Envoy
A senior aide to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has surprisingly expressed hope that Donald Trump's Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner, can help bring about an end to the conflict with Israel after Kushner was announced as the president-elect's Middle East peace envoy.
Do We Serve God or Money? 3 Signs to Watch Out For
It's our choice to love money, or to not love money and love God instead. Would you want to know if you're on the erring side of pursuing money instead of God? Here are some signs to watch out for.
Can A Pope Doubt? Francis Speaks Of The 'Moments Of Darkness' In His Faith
At a village in Italy hit by an earthquake, Pope Francis speaks of the times he has found it hard to keep on believing
Real Christian Men Do This
Real Christian men really follow Christ. And they don't just follow like what people do in social media now; real Christian men really follow Him hard.
3 Practical Ways We Can Give Priority to Our Marriages
With marriage being our most important relationship next only to the one we have with God individually, it simply follows that we should prioritise it. Here are some practical ways to do that.
Christian Pastor Slams Germany's 'Kangaroo Court' Hearings Into Migrant Conversions
Germany is rejecting applications for asylum from Iranian and Afghan converts to Christianity following 'kangaroo court' hearings, according to a Berlin pastor.