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Commentators ask: Why is \'Christian\' Obama apparently mesmerised by Islam?
Commentators ask: Why is 'Christian' Obama apparently mesmerised by Islam?

Why is U.S. President Barack Obama praising Islam to high heavens and even visited a mosque that is known to be a hotbed for Islamic radicalism? The question popped up in U.S. media a day after Obama visited a mosque and spoke at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday.

The EU referendum explained: what\'s happening and how did we get here?
The EU referendum explained: what's happening and how did we get here?

The UK might be about to leave the European Union. Why is this happening now? How did we get to this point? When will the vote happen? All these and more questions are answered in our brief guide to this year's major British political story.

\'Jesus is a good cure for fear,\' Obama says as he emphasises importance of faith in \'these tumultuous times\'
'Jesus is a good cure for fear,' Obama says as he emphasises importance of faith in 'these tumultuous times'

A day after praising Islam as a religion of peace in his visit to a mosque in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. President Barack Obama spoke at the 64th annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. on Thursday where he talked about Jesus Christ.

Ben Carson, Donald Trump accuse Ted Cruz of dishonesty, tainting latter\'s caucus victory in Iowa
Ben Carson, Donald Trump accuse Ted Cruz of dishonesty, tainting latter's caucus victory in Iowa

Two Republican presidential candidates—Ben Carson and Donald Trump—are accusing rival Ted Cruz of dishonesty, tainting the latter's victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday.

Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to build links with Muslims
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to build links with Muslims

Evangelical Christians have been urged to build links with Muslims in their local communities as the Muslim Council of Britain holds its annual "Visit My Mosque" day this weekend.

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba

The meeting could be a historic step toward healing the 1,000-year-old rift between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.

Church stance on contraception under pressure in face of Zika virus
Church stance on contraception under pressure in face of Zika virus

The Catholic church in Latin America is under growing pressure to relax its ban on artificial contraception as concerns grow over the impact of the Zika virus.

Chinese officials banned from religion even after retirement
Chinese officials banned from religion even after retirement

Chinese officials are banned from religious activities even after they retire from service, state media said on Friday.

Church leaders gather in Birmingham Central Mosque to oppose Pegida march
Church leaders gather in Birmingham Central Mosque to oppose Pegida march

Faith leaders are resisting the anti-Islamist group by drinking tea in Birmingham Mosque

Dracula inspired by Anglican priest from Devon
Dracula inspired by Anglican priest from Devon

The original Count Dracula was inspired by a hymn-writing Church of England clergyman from Devon, according to new material unearthed by one of the world's leading Dracula scholars.

Were there giants in Genesis? Why the Nephilim continue to fascinate us
Were there giants in Genesis? Why the Nephilim continue to fascinate us

Genesis 6 mentions a mysterious group called the Nephilim. But what can we learn from our fascination with these creatures?

5 helpful Bible apps to have on your device
5 helpful Bible apps to have on your device

Technology has brought to us the beauty of God's Word in digital format, which can be put into our mobile gadgets and brought everywhere we go.

10 Bible verses on forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of life's greatest graces, one that we have received from a just and holy God even when we did not deserve it. How are we to extend grace to others?

7 discipleship mistakes to avoid in your small groups
7 discipleship mistakes to avoid in your small groups

In the same way small group discipleship can help build the church, it can also be harmful if not done the right way. Here are some small group mistakes that leaders should avoid.

When your pastor asks you to scrub toilets: A lesson on volunteerism
When your pastor asks you to scrub toilets: A lesson on volunteerism

To serve for glory and the returns will never be satisfying and will only breed a sense of entitlement that neither honors God or brings blessing to the volunteers and the body of Christ.

4 misleading concepts on worship
4 misleading concepts on worship

God is calling and looking for true worship that would truly bring honour and glory to Him. So when we look at today's Christian's notions on worship, do we truly give God the worship He seeks and deserves?