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Six Bible verses to inspire you if you are finding it hard forgive
Lent is arguably the time when we weigh up the significance of our sin and forgiveness more than any other. As we Good Friday draws ever-closer, thoughts about sin and the forgiveness of sins are both paramount in the minds of Christians around the world.
Christian MPs hit back at #StopIslam, say religious freedoms must be protected for Muslims
Christian MPs hit back at calls to reduce freedoms for Muslims after terrorist attacks hit Brussels on Tuesday.
Government moves towards declaring ISIS atrocities in Middle East 'genocide'
The government has moved towards admitting ISIS has committed genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East.
Women more religious than men, especially Christian women
Many religious denominations, such as Roman Catholics, allow only men to be clergy. "Yet it often appears that the ranks of the faithful are dominated by women," says the report.
Brussels attack: Grand Mufti of Egypt condemns 'plague' of terrorism
The Grand Mufti of Egypt has condemned the terrorist attacks claimed by ISIS in Brussels, saying that such heinous acts can never be justified by religion.
Just 50 Jews left in Yemen after covert airlift operation
Just 50 Jews remain in Yemen, after 19 were airlifted to Israel in the final covert rescue mission, marking the end of a Jewish community dating 2,000 years.
850 Palestinian Christians granted visas to visit Jerusalem for Easter
Israeli authorities have granted 850 Palestinian Christians living in Gaza permits to travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem over Easter.
'Love the sinner, hate the sin' and other Christian clichés one writer wants to correct
Christian writer Jonathan Merritt wants to set the record straight. What are perceived to be inspirational passages from the Bible are not a "one size fits all" statements even if they are well intended, and they shouldn't always be used to give comfort to the downtrodden. In his view, when they are used in the wrong context , they could even do more harm than good.
Should Christians wear a crucifix?
"The crucifix is not a decoration; it's not a work of art with many precious stones like you see. The crucifix is the mystery of the 'annihilation' of God out of love," Pope Francis told those gathered at Santa Marta for morning Mass yesterday.
Government is 'complicit' in stagnant gender pay gap, MPs say
The government is "complicit" in the failure to close the gender pay gap, MPs said today
Conditioning kids that impersonation of opposite sex is normal is child abuse, top U.S. academicians say
The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) is urging educators and legislators to reject all policies that condition children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex.
Refugee children: Why rescuing the innocent victims of war is right and godly
Last night prayers were offered on behalf of millions of displaced people, and particularly refugee children.
Christians and Muslims join forces to promote ethical finance
Christians and Muslims have united to launch a new ethical financial services initiative to tackle inequality and poverty.
Brussels explosions: Christians praying as death toll mounts
Christians in Brussels are praying as news of this morning's attacks unfolds, and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel confirmed that "scores" of people have been killed or injured.
Christian travel agent defrauded Bible lands cruise customers, court hears
Tourists who booked a "Bible Lands" cruise were defrauded by a travel agent who specialised in Christian holidays, a court heard.
Trump bares America-first foreign policy, smaller U.S. role in NATO, Asia-Pacific: 'It's a different world today'
The United States will be turning inward and will leave its allies in Europe and Asia to shoulder more of the cost of defending and securing themselves.