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Roma Downey on what lessons Christians can learn from \'Ben-Hur\'
Roma Downey on what lessons Christians can learn from 'Ben-Hur'

If there is one thing Christians can take away from the new faith-based movie "Ben-Hur," it's that forgiveness and reconciliation are very important "at such a time as this."

Trump tells evangelicals: \'Christians have been silenced\'
Trump tells evangelicals: 'Christians have been silenced'

Donald Trump said "Christians have been silenced like a child" yesterday, when addressing 700 Evangelical pastors their spouses at the Florida gathering of the American Renewal Project (ARP).

Christians offer offer differing opinions on \'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child\': Does it really introduce children to the occult?
Christians offer offer differing opinions on 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child': Does it really introduce children to the occult?

The "Harry Potter" books by J.K. Rowling are a huge hit among children and adults alike, and the latest story in the franchise, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," is no exception.

Evangelical bioethicists warn against \'immoral\' human-animal embryo research: \'The end does not justify the means\'
Evangelical bioethicists warn against 'immoral' human-animal embryo research: 'The end does not justify the means'

Evangelical bioethicists have rung the alarm bells concerning a U.S. government proposal to fund research that could allow the creation of animal-human hybrid embryos.

Turkey bans Christian pilgrims from ancient monastery
Turkey bans Christian pilgrims from ancient monastery

The monastery was closed for a year last September for renovation work in order for it to qualify as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bishop tells Senator Pacquiao not to use Bible to justify death penalty: \'Jesus is our criterion\'
Bishop tells Senator Pacquiao not to use Bible to justify death penalty: 'Jesus is our criterion'

Neophyte Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao drew criticism from a leading Bible scholar when he quoted passages from the Bible to justify his call for the reimposition of the death penalty in the Philippines.

Rio 2016: First ever Olympic Gold for Fiji – team gives the glory to God
Rio 2016: First ever Olympic Gold for Fiji – team gives the glory to God

The island nation of Fiji has won its first ever Olympic medal – a gold – and the players have given the glory to God.

Sudan: Christian pastors may face death sentence over espionage charges
Sudan: Christian pastors may face death sentence over espionage charges

Two pastors have been charged with national security crimes in Sudan, despite little evidence, giving further indication of increased persecution against Christians in the country.

Roman Catholics seek unity with Protestants 499 years after the Reformation
Roman Catholics seek unity with Protestants 499 years after the Reformation

They've released a new report, which speaks warmly about Martin Luther – the founder of the German Reformation – while also addressing some of the key theological disputes between Catholics and Lutherans.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Church must address \'culture of silencing\' on abuse
Archbishop of Canterbury: Church must address 'culture of silencing' on abuse

The Church must overturn a "culture of silencing" and be "compassionate and attentive to those who have been and sinned against," the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Watch the brand new Star Wars: Rogue One trailer (or: the call of Jesus, in two minutes)
Watch the brand new Star Wars: Rogue One trailer (or: the call of Jesus, in two minutes)

The trailer for the film series' new spinoff has just been released, and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' looks like it has absolutely nailed it, says Martin Saunders.

Nerve review: a thrilling critique of the Pokémon Go culture
Nerve review: a thrilling critique of the Pokémon Go culture

Are you a watcher or a player? That's the question repeatedly posed in Nerve, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman's teen thriller.

Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot

Using some of his most aggressive rhetoric against Kiev since the height of the war two years ago, Putin has pledged to take counter-measures against Ukraine.

What does Jesus have to say about the things that worry you?
What does Jesus have to say about the things that worry you?

If you stood in Jesus' presence carrying all that baggage, would you be able to describe what the look on His face would be?

What does an identity founded in Christ\'s finished work look like?
What does an identity founded in Christ's finished work look like?

You may have been labelled things before because of your mistakes, failures or sin, but know this today: if you have put your faith in Christ and His finished work, the label put upon you is gone and you now have a new identity in Christ.

Wives, here\'s what\'s really going on when you think your husband isn\'t listening to you
Wives, here's what's really going on when you think your husband isn't listening to you

One of the areas where husbands and wives differ is in how they communicate.