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Former CIA official on torture programme: Never again â Trump would have 'to bring his own damn bucket'
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) will not bring back torture to make captured terrorist suspects talk, a former CIA chief said, adding that if Donald Trump becomes U.S. president and subsequently orders the spy agency to waterboard terrorists, he has "to bring his own damn bucket."
FBI reveals plot to massacre Christians in Detroit church as admitted by Muslim who 'plans to do jihad' in U.S.
A 21-year-old American Muslim who "loves to hear people begging and screaming" has admitted to the FBI that he intends to shoot up a church full of Christians in Detroit.
Driver rescued, his copy of Holy Bible undamaged after vehicle erupts in flames in Tennessee crash
"That is God. If you don't believe it, I don't know what to say." A stunned witness made this remark after an SUV, a 2014 Jeep Laredo, erupted in flames after crashing into a pole while speeding along Interstate 385 near Memphis, Tennessee, WMC Action 5 TV reported.
Church of England already liberalised on sexuality, says Christian Concern
The Church of England has already resolved the matter of human sexuality, according to a damning article seen by Christian Today.
10 Bible verses for when you're feeling cynical about faith
God calls us to be the antithesis of a cynic. Rather than trusting in the systems of the world â which so clearly are not always worthy of trust â our faith is put in God. He is who we can be certain of and believe in.
Can Christians still evangelise in times of doubt?
Sharing our faith can seem like a terrifying prospect for many of us at the best of times; but what about when we're not even sure what we believe in?
Media should ignore ISIS propaganda, new study suggests
Media should ignore ISIS propaganda, as it is seeking to exploit the lack of alternative media coverage in Iraq and Syria to control the portrayal of the region, according to new research by Australia's leading foreign policy think tank.
Syrian Christian leaders: Assad is our protector
Despite the many allegations of torture, bombing of civilians and more from the Assad government, Christians and other minorities often reman in support, because of the relative safety offered against the threat of ISIS and other rebels.
Critics who attacked Songs of Praise's Jungle episode lack 'religious literacy' - BBC religion head
Those who attacked the BBC's edition of Songs of Praise from the Calais "Jungle" only did so because of poor "religious literacy", according to the broadcaster's head of religion.
North Korea must face criminal court, says Christian charity
The North Korean regime must face the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its "egregious human rights abuses", a Christian religious freedom charity has said.
Israel Houghton to divorce after 20 years of marriage
Famous Christian worship leader Israel Houghton has announced his divorce on Facebook after more than 20 years of marriage.
Obama, the antichrist and rapture theology: Why Christians have got to leave the 'end times' alone
A large sub-set of Christians go further than just thinking that at some point in the near future, Jesus will return. These Christians are obsessed with the so-called 'end times.'
Why does this US Christian man live just miles from ISIS in Iraq?
Billy Ray, co-founder of the Refuge Initiative, has been living in North-Eastern Iraq with his wife, Dawn, and three young sons since 2008 serving the local and refugee communities.
Christian conferences are improving their gender balance, but only just
New stats show slightly improved gender balance at Christian conferences
South African bishops: Same-sex couples should have 'full membership'
Anglican bishops across southern Africa have announced same-sex couples should "share in full membership" of the Church.
Ohio governor signs bill to defund Planned Parenthood by $1.3 million
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill Sunday to defund abortion provider Planned Parenthood by $1.3 million, a day after he came fifth in South Carolina's Republican Party presidential primary.