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What two ancient battles tell us about God\'s grace
What two ancient battles tell us about God's grace

Israel's wandering in the wilderness came to an end with the conquest and occupation of Canaan.

Christian who teaches \'theology of exile\' appointed to lead Bible Society
Christian who teaches 'theology of exile' appointed to lead Bible Society

A theologian who is working on a "theology of exile" to help Christians cope with living in the modern post-Christian culture of the West has been appointed new head of Bible Society.

Let women not be silent in churches, say Catholic scholars
Let women not be silent in churches, say Catholic scholars

Women should be allowed to preach at Roman Catholic Mass, according to a series of articles in the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano.

How the Russian Orthodox Church is backing Vladimir Putin\'s new world order
How the Russian Orthodox Church is backing Vladimir Putin's new world order

Under its leader Patriarch Kirill, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has backed the aggressive expansionism of President Vladimir Putin.

No, God isn\'t dead – but American Christians aren\'t being persecuted, either
No, God isn't dead – but American Christians aren't being persecuted, either

The film God's Not Dead was the sleeper hit of 2014, made for a measly $2million and grossing a stonking $62.6million.

Is it a sin to drink alcohol? Why does God disapprove of drunkenness?
Is it a sin to drink alcohol? Why does God disapprove of drunkenness?

There are those who drink for the health benefits, the flavor and the experience, and then there are those who say they drink for those reasons but really just want to get drunk.

US moves closer to recognising ISIS persecution as \'genocide\'
US moves closer to recognising ISIS persecution as 'genocide'

The brutal persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East edged closer to being recognised as genocide yesterday, as a top US committee passed a key resolution condemning the violence.

Pakistan: Christians living in fear of retribution after Mumtaz Qadri\'s execution
Pakistan: Christians living in fear of retribution after Mumtaz Qadri's execution

Christians in Pakistan are living in fear following the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri, who murdered former Punjab governor Salman Taseer in 2011.

Should a pastor conduct an unbeliever\'s wedding?
Should a pastor conduct an unbeliever's wedding?

"You cannot marry anyone except believers and people under the authority of Jesus Christ," says Russell Moore.

U.S. pastors \'twice as likely to fear refugees than to help them,\' LifeWay survey shows
U.S. pastors 'twice as likely to fear refugees than to help them,' LifeWay survey shows

Even though Protestant churches believe that Christians should always be ready to help refugees and foreigners, a new survey from LifeWay Research revealed that pastors are twice as likely to fear refugees than to help them.

What is hell? What does the Bible say about hell?
What is hell? What does the Bible say about hell?

In the New Testament alone, hell is referred to a total of 162 times. God has given us enough education about the torment that is in hell, the people who go there and how we can avoid the pits of it.

Senior Anglicans launch bid to find \'middle way\' over homosexuality
Senior Anglicans launch bid to find 'middle way' over homosexuality

Senior Anglican figures have launched a new bid to unite the Church of England over divisive issues such as gay marriage.

Catholic leader hails Oscar Best Picture winner \'Spotlight\' for tackling sex abuse crisis that rocked church in 2002
Catholic leader hails Oscar Best Picture winner 'Spotlight' for tackling sex abuse crisis that rocked church in 2002

It was a good thing that the movie "Spotlight" won Best Picture during the Oscars 2016, since it helped raise awareness regarding the church's sexual abuse crisis in Boston.

Want to feel more thankful? Time to write a Done-It List
Want to feel more thankful? Time to write a Done-It List

When was the last time you felt truly thankful?

How to feed 19 children with varying tastes? Duggar couple show the way
How to feed 19 children with varying tastes? Duggar couple show the way

Some parents already find it difficult to feed just one child who is a picky eater, so just imagine the challenge laid ahead for parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" every time they feed their 19 children with varying tastes.

Pope Francis will personally hear confessions at the Vatican on Friday
Pope Francis will personally hear confessions at the Vatican on Friday

Pope Francis will hear confessions of the faithful at the Vatican on Friday, as part of the worldwide 'Confession drive' this weekend.