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Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.
Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: 'God's blessing will be greater for those who forgive'
A powerful Christmas message has been delivered a young Iraqi refugee calling for the forgiveness of ISIS.
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.
Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.
Jedis, Pastafarians and Zuists: How should Christians respond to the rise of DIY religion?
Start writing online about 'fake religions' and the time between posting the article and an atheist troll gleefully commenting that it's an oxymoron can be measured in milliseconds.
Zimbabwean pastor arrested for criticising Mugabe
A Zimbabwean pastor has been arrested and charged after protesting against president Robert Mugabe.
Do you need to rediscover the gift of mercy?
David Baker reflects on receiving mercy and finding grace to help us in our own times of need.
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."
Why Candace Cameron Bure isn't offended by the atheist billboard telling people to 'skip church'
A lot of Christians got upset when an atheist group put up a billboard featuring the words "Go ahead and skip church! Just be good for goodness' sake" written beside a Santa Claus figure, but not "The View" host Candace Cameron Bure.
A family Christmas: For disciples of Jesus it's not quite what you think
Jesus had a wider definition of family. He said that by reaching out to any that are poor or needy we are reaching out to Him.
Ugandan policeman killed after converting from Islam to Christianity
A policeman has been killed after converting from Islam to Christianity in eastern Uganda.
Baptist college faces backlash against move to ban gay people and unmarried mothers
Carson-Newman University filed for a waiver that would remove the protection students have against discrimination.
Politician's 'black Jesus' Nativity scene labelled 'offensive'
Lizzie Blandthorn, an Australian Labor MP, displayed a black doll as the infant Christ in her office window.
Seven-year-old Yazidi girls bleed to death after multiple rapes, US Congress hears
Yazidis are "being burned alive" simply because they aren't Muslim, the US Congress heard this week.
ISIS beheads three Imams for refusing to recruit jihadis
ISIS has executed three Imams in Mosul after they refused to recruit young people to the jihadists' cause.
Tim Farron attacks Tory record on LGBT rights
The Liberal Democrat leader has attacked the Conservative government's record on LGBT equality, accusing it of "trailing behind on transgender rights".