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Christians Shown Being Killed, Men Crucified, Cubs of Caliphate Executing Captives in New ISIS Video
Like wounded beasts about to be cornered, the Islamic State (ISIS) militants are going on a killing spree apparently in a last-ditch fight for their very own livesâmaking sure the world knows this by filming the killings in its propaganda video.

North Korea's Christians Aren't Praying for Freedom or Money but for More of Jesus
Here is a big surprise: North Korea isn't all that bad for Christians.

Are Anglicans Really Protestants? Complex Row Between Christians In Egypt Reignites Old Argument
An organisation of evangelical Protestant churches in Egypt has defended its behaviour towards Anglicans and has denied it is trying to appropriate their churches.

Is This The Original Tomb Of Jesus?
Preliminary findings by researchers investigating the site where Jesus is believed to have been buried appear to confirm that portions of the original tomb are still present today, the National Geographic has reported.

How Much Longer Must These Three Christian Men Suffer In Jail For A Crime They Did Not Commit?
Three Christian men who have been imprisoned in Ethiopia for two years on false accusations of burning down a church have had their appeal hearing delayed yet again.

Why Catholics And Lutherans Can't Just Kiss And Make Up
Yesterday marked the 499th anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg church.

10 More Children Dead In Aleppo As 'Atmosphere Of Terror' Looms
Ten children were among the dead in Aleppo this weekend, as more than 30 civilians were killed during strikes on the Syrian city,

Give Unto Caesar...Christian Pastor Refuses To Obey Order To Hand Sermons To The State
Nearly 40,000 people have signed a petition backing a Christian pastor who is resisting demands to hand over his sermons to the state.

Do You Want To Help Persecuted Christians Through Prayer? These Charities Will Tell You How
Charities across the UK are urging Christians to join in prayer for the persecuted Church later this month.

Why Val Kilmer's Faith Probably Won't Help Him If He Has Oral Cancer
Val Kilmer was wrongly "outed" as suffering from oral cancer by fellow actor Michael Douglas, who suffered from the disease himself.

The Living Wage - Christian Principles Changing Society For The Better
The Living Wage campaign started in dusty church halls in east London, yet it's now championed in the swanky air conditioned offices of the City of London. How did a well meaning group of church members, along with like-minded people from local schools, charities and unions launch one of the most successful social and economic campaigns of the 21st Century?

Christian Author Jen Hatmaker Responds After Books Pulled Because Of Pro-LGBT Views
In a lengthy Facebook post on Monday, Jen Hatmaker said she had come to her conclusion "with prayer and careful study and deliberation", and insisted: "We wrestled with and through Scripture, not around it."

Black Church Leaders Challenge Hillary Clinton On Abortion And Religious Freedom
Leaders of some of the biggest churches in the United States have protested to Hillary Clinton over her views on abortion, expressing "deep concern".

Mission Isn't For Amateurs: How Untrained Enthusiasts Can Do More Harm Than Good
A week or so ago, a storm was kicked up on the internet when a church group from the USA posted a video online about its mission work in Uganda, only to have many Ugandans reply that it was offensive.

Iraqi Troops Break Into Mosul, PM Says Militants Will 'Die Or Surrender'
Iraqi troops broke through Islamic State (ISIS) defenses in an eastern suburb of Mosul last night taking the battle for the insurgents' stronghold into the city for the first time, a force commander said.

500 Years After Reformation, Catholics And Lutherans 'No Longer Strangers'
Catholic and Lutheran leaders signed a joint declaration to mark the 500th year of the Protestant reformation on Monday.