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Thousands Sign Petitions In Support Of Fixer Upper Stars Chip And Joanna Gaines
More than 33,000 people have signed a petition that defends the conservative view on same-sex marriage taken by the pastor of HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper. More than 86,000 have signed another petition calling on HGTV to keep airing the show.

World Council Of Churches Activist Refused Entry To Israel And Deported
The World Council of Churches has said it "deeply regrets" a decision by Israel to refuse entry to a woman on the grounds that she was working against the interests of the state.

MP Abused By Man On Trial For Alleged Anti-Semitic Abuse
A proponent of antisemitic propaganda branded an MP a "rodent" and an "evil money-grabber" on his blog, a court heard.

The Rapture In Three Weeks? This Christian Computer Scientist Thinks So
A Christian computer scientist has predicted the end of the world by analysing "God's clocks of sevens" in the book of Daniel.

Tullian Tchividjian 'Disqualified From Ministry' Say Pastors And Friends
Pressure is growing on Tullian Tchividjian to leave Christian ministry altogether after another public call from "pastors and friends" for him to quit.

Burqa Ban In Germany 'Wherever Legally Possible', Says Merkel
Angela Merkel has called for a burqa ban in Germany as she stands for her fourth consecutive term as Chancellor.

Rejected In London, 'Homeless Jesus' Finds A Home In Manchester
A "homeless Jesus" sculpture is to find a new resting place in the centre of Manchester after planners ruled it could be installed there.

Trump Administration Will Herald Creationism And Climate-Change Scepticism In Schools, Critics Warn
Donald Trump's administration could herald the teaching of creationism in schools and the controversial public funding of private schools, experts have warned.

Archbishop Of York Urges Churches To Join Christmas Appeal
Churches are being urged to join the Archbishop of York's support for WaterAid's Christmas appeal.

'Notional Christian' Vote Was The Key To Donald Trump Election Victory
It was not so much evangelical Christians as "notional" Christians who won Donald Trump the race to the White House, a new study shows.

Rare Wycliffe Bible Smashes Estimate, Sells For $1.7 Million
The Bible collection amassed by theologian and author Dr Charles Caldwell Ryrie smashed pre-sale estimates when it was sold at Sotheby's New York.

7 Tips For Making The Most Of A Short Term Mission Trip
If you are thinking about a short-term mission trip next summer, here are a few things that might be helpful.

Muslim Groups Criticise 'Unfair' Focus On Islam In Casey Report
The government's report on social cohesion focuses too heavily on problems in Islamic communities, Muslim groups have warned.

You Must End Your Brawling, Pope's Doctrine Chief Tells Cardinals
The head of the Pope's doctrine division has called for divisions over the treatment of divorced and remarried Catholics to end.

Mexico 'In Denial' Over Thousands Of Evangelicals Forced Out Of Homes
Mexico has been accused of a "policy of denial" over the thousands of evangelicals forced out their homes for their beliefs.

Why We Need to Remind Ourselves of Christ's Atoning Sacrifice Daily
Christ told us to remember what He has done in offering His body and shedding His blood as the atonement for our sins. He is our reason to live.