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Donald Trump: \'I will be the greatest representative of Christians if I win the White House\'
Donald Trump: 'I will be the greatest representative of Christians if I win the White House'

Real estate magnate and TV personality Donald Trump has yet to announce his presidential candidacy but said that if he becomes the next US president, he will be the "greatest representative of the Christians they've had in a long time."

Church of England decline accelerates, while other faiths grow
Church of England decline accelerates, while other faiths grow

Decline in the Church of England has accelerated, according to a new survey. Other faiths, however, are growing in Britain, especially Islam.

Disappointed with government policies? Five ways Christians can tackle poverty in Britain
Disappointed with government policies? Five ways Christians can tackle poverty in Britain

A new survey shows evangelicals think the coalition's economic policies hurt the poor. Krish Kandiah suggests some practical ways we can help.

Germany becomes land with the lowest birthrate in the world
Germany becomes land with the lowest birthrate in the world

Germany has recorded the lowest birthrate in the world from 2008 to 2013, and this will likely have a negative impact on the country's economy.

Why community is central to God\'s plan for your future
Why community is central to God's plan for your future

We often quote the verse in Jeremiah that speaks of God's "plans to give you hope and a future" but forget the context, writes Patrick Regan.

UK evangelicals on poverty: the government should do more... and so should the Church
UK evangelicals on poverty: the government should do more... and so should the Church

A new report shows that most evangelicals in the UK believe the last government hurt the poor more than the rich.

Conversion therapy ban bill in Illinois passes: \'Protects physical and psychological well-being\' claims legislature
Conversion therapy ban bill in Illinois passes: 'Protects physical and psychological well-being' claims legislature

Saying that it "has a compelling interest in protecting the physical and psychological well-being of minors," Illinois' legislature passed a bill Friday that bans conversion therapy or sexual orientation change efforts on LGBT youth under 18 in the state.

Is admitting to loneliness the last taboo?
Is admitting to loneliness the last taboo?

It doesn't matter how many friends we have, we can still feel lonely, so what's the antidote?

Nick Clegg and 88 others banned from entering Russia
Nick Clegg and 88 others banned from entering Russia

Russia has imposed an entry ban on 89 European politicians and military leaders.

Syrian air raids kill dozens of civilians in the north
Syrian air raids kill dozens of civilians in the north

A Syrian air force raid killed at least 59 civilians at a market in a town held by Islamic State militants in northern Syria on Saturday, according to a monitoring group.

More than 4,200 migrants rescued from Mediterranean
More than 4,200 migrants rescued from Mediterranean

More than 4,200 migrants trying to reach Europe have been rescued from boats in the Mediterranean in last 24 hours, the Italian coastguard said on Saturday.

Mary Kate McEacharn feels \'incredibly blessed\' after vacation with Duck Dynasty family
Mary Kate McEacharn feels 'incredibly blessed' after vacation with Duck Dynasty family

John Luke Robertson and Mary Kate McEacharn haven't officially tied the knot yet, but the whole Robertson family from Duck Dynasty is already treating her as part of the family.

Lecrae says new book \'Unashamed\' will \'resonate with outsiders looking for peace within\'
Lecrae says new book 'Unashamed' will 'resonate with outsiders looking for peace within'

Grammy award-winning Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae will be writing a new book called "Unashamed," where he will reveal sensitive details about his past, including childhood abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, depression, and even an attempted suicide.

Audio Adrenaline\'s \'Sound of the Saints\': Different music style but same goal –  spread the Gospel
Audio Adrenaline's 'Sound of the Saints': Different music style but same goal – spread the Gospel

Audio Adrenaline, the Christian rock band from the 80s has just released a brand new album called Sound of the Saints, and new lead singer Adam Agee is saying that their music might sound different this time around, but the purpose behind it will always be the same.

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter dumps resignation calls, gets re-elected amid corruption scandal
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter dumps resignation calls, gets re-elected amid corruption scandal

With its officials facing corruption allegations, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) reelected its embattled head, Sepp Blatter, as president of the international football governing body.

What happened to online churches?
What happened to online churches?

Martyn Casserly explores how the world of digital church has evolved.