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Threatened Zimbabwe Pastor behind #ThisFlag protest movement to travel to US
Threatened Zimbabwe Pastor behind #ThisFlag protest movement to travel to US

The pastor from Zimbabwe behind the #ThisFlag mass protest movement, who was publicly denounced by President Mugabe last month, has said he will travel to the US and consider his "next move".

Why people should stop checking emails after work
Why people should stop checking emails after work

When it's time to work, then it's time to work. But after office hours, it's essential for people to kick back, relax, and unwind with their families and let go of the worries of work.

Hillary Scott says Carrie Underwood\'s hit single \'Jesus Take The Wheel\' was originally for her
Hillary Scott says Carrie Underwood's hit single 'Jesus Take The Wheel' was originally for her

After winning the fourth season of the singing competition "American Idol," Carrie Underwood immortalised the song "Jesus Take the Wheel."

Christian swimmer wins gold, sets Olympic record and makes history
Christian swimmer wins gold, sets Olympic record and makes history

Committed Christian swimmer Simone Manuel set an Olympic record yesterday and became the first African American woman to win an individual gold medal in the sport.

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.