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'God's Not Dead 2' actor-producer responds to atheist critics: 'If it wasn't real, why do they get so offended by it?'
A lot of atheists have been complaining about the faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2" by Pure Flix Entertainment, saying that it is "full of fake Christian persecution."
How Christians can do more than hashtag 'prayers for Brussels'
Log on to social media after the news of a major terrorist attack or natural disaster has occurred and you''ll see thousands of people using #prayersfor (insert name of location affected by tragedy here).
Prayer and faith in God helped Hollywood star Jesse Metcalfe overcome addiction
The star of God's Not Dead 2 says faith became really important to him after he joined Alcoholics Anonymous.
Trump says Muslims in Europe aren't doing enough to prevent terror attacks
Donald Trump has said Muslims were failing to report suspicious activity and they must do more to help prevent attacks such as those that killed at least 30 people in Belgium.
Rivals Trump and Cruz agree on Muslim surveillance, U.S. entry restrictions to prevent terror attacks
On the day when they were locked in battle in the Arizona, Utah and American Samoa primaries, Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz actually sounded as if they were partners in the war against terrorism.
Trump, Clinton win big in Arizona, moving closer to general election clash; Cruz takes Utah as Sanders wins 2 states
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton both scored resounding victories in Arizona, the biggest prize on Tuesday's primaries, as the presidential front-runners of both the Republican and Democratic parties extended their leads in their party nomination races, moving a step closer to a November clash.
After Brussels, we need to realise we can't 'destroy evil'
The contemporary trope of 'uprooting' or 'destroying' evil is now entrenched in almost every response a major leader makes to a terrorist atrocity. We need to stop and ask ourselves where that leaves us.
Armed gang murders Catholic priest who campaigned against DRC 'genocide'
A prominent Catholic priest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been murdered by armed men thought to be government soldiers.
Good Friday came early in Brussels, city's bishop notes following terror attacks; Pope condemns acts of 'blind obedience'
Good Friday "came early" in Brussels, the city's bishop mournfully noted, following the Holy Week terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital on Tuesday.
Crown of syringes replaces traditional crown of thorns in CofE Easter Passion film
The #EasterJoy film is a modern-day Passion Play and stars people who have fought drug addiction, crime and homelessness with the help of faith.
Questioning the resurrection in the run-up to Easter
David Baker reflects on the reassurance, challenge and encouragement the disciples' reaction to the resurrection can bring us in our own spiritual journey.
Two years after Ebola hit Sierra Leone, faith leaders testify to God's grace
A Christian Aid film on the second anniversary of the outbreak of Ebola contains harrowing stories of those affected and stresses the role of faith leaders in controlling the epidemic.
Supreme Court to hear Christian groups' challenge to Obamacare over religious freedom and birth control
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider appeals by Christian groups demanding full exemption on religious grounds from a requirement under President Barack Obama's healthcare law to provide health insurance covering contraceptives.
Pakistan: 'The anger of extremists is boiling over', church leader warns, as Christians on 'high alert' for Easter attacks
Christians in Pakistan are on high alert in the run-up to Easter following the execution of the man who murdered the reforming Punjab governor Salman Taseer.
Pope Francis to wash feet of young refugees on Holy Thursday
Pope Francis will wash the feet of twelve young refugees on Holy Thursday, re-enacting a rite Jesus performed on his apostles before being crucified.
Bishop of Gloucester to spend Good Friday in women's prison
The Bishop of Gloucester, Rt Rev Rachel Treweek, is to go to prison for three days this week.