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Candace Cameron Bure slams Madeleine Albright for saying women would go to hell if they don't support Hillary Clinton
Christian TV host and actress Candace Cameron Bure does not think it is right for people to be bullied into voting for a candidate they do not believe in, and this is why she got very upset when politician Madeleine Albright made a veiled threat to women who are not going to support Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency.
Franklin Graham recalls all U.S. presidents he's met, hopes the next one would also be a person of 'deep faith'
Thanks to the influence wielded by his father Billy Graham, Franklin Graham was fortunate enough to have met several American presidents in his lifetime. The evangelist sincerely hopes that the next one to be seated in the White House would share the same Christian faith exhibited by presidents of the past.
Can Christians really be friends and connect with those of other faiths?
For most of us, it's impossible to go a week, a day even, without interacting with someone from a different faith or of no faith at all. Whether it's a synagogue near our work or a sign for halal meat in our local supermarket, we're constantly reminded of the multi-faith society that we live in. More than just coming across people of different faiths, a lot of Christians will have friends who pray to and believe in different gods too. But should we?
'Harassment, vilification, intimidation': Bishop Ball sex abuse victim speaks out
A sex abuse survivor has accused senior clergy in the Church of England of repeated attempts to prevent him from sharing his story.
Rob Bell joins #30SecondBible to 'reclaim' Scripture
Rob Bell has joined a bid to "reclaim the Bible in the season of Lent" by launching the #30SecondBible campaign.
How to improve your spiritual fitness
Spring is coming! As our attention is drawn to physical fitness, Harry Farley calls us back to spiritual fitness with the discipline of service.
Why don't yesterday's sermons still speak today?
What's interesting is how our sense of what makes a great sermon has changed over the centuries.
'Obedience to God's Word is vital', says leading campaigner against gay marriage
A prominent evangelical member of the Church of England's governing body has accused the Archbishop of Canterbury of putting "institutional" unity over true unity.
Oxford University Labour Club embroiled in accusations of anti-Semitism
Accusations of anti-Semitism have embroiled Oxford University Labour club (OULC), former platform of a number of politicians including Ed Miliband and Michael Foot.
Church to launch social media 'digital evangelism' campaign to reach young people
The Church of England is to launch a nationwide "digital evangelism" campaign to reach out to the one million children educated in church schools once they leave school. The social media project will also aim to reach children leaving secular schools.
Georgia drops 'blasphemy bill' which sought to ban religious insults
Georgia has dropped a proposed anti-blasphemy bill, despite having been conditionally approved by the parliament's human rights committee, due to political strife, according to EurasiaNet.
Priests in El Salvador banned from secular study to avoid 'worldly temptations'
Priests in El Salvador have been prohibited from studying at secular universities, in order to avoid the temptation of worldly desires, according to NDTV.
Palestinian Muslims and Christians unite to restore Bethlehem church
Palestinian Muslims and Christians have united to renovate the Church in Bethlehem where it is believed Mary gave birth to Jesus, according to Associated Press.
Church that does not side with the poor 'cannot claim to follow Jesus', synod told
Church of England leaders called on the Government to initiate a "full independent review" into the impact of benefit sanctions.
Pope to pray for migrants at Mexico-US border
The Pope will be driven to the fence that separates Mexico from the United States, and will celebrate Mass just 80 yards (73 meters) from the crossing.
Italy postpones vote on gay civil unions
Italy on Wednesday postponed voting on legislation that offers homosexual couples legal recognition as some allies of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pushed for the removal of a provision that allows limited adoption rights.