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Conservative Christians are losing the argument: here's why
It's not about what's being said, it's about how you say it, says Martin Saunders.

Landmark moment as 125 millionth Bible printed in China
The largest Bible printing factory in the world has printed its 125th million copy.

Krish Kandiah: Dr Who, death and resurrection
The series finale of Dr Who raises all sorts of questions about life, death and resurrection, writes Krish Kandiah.

Immigrant hiding in Portland church gets arrested on charges of illegal re-entry
An immigrant activist seeking sanctuary in a Portland church has been arrested on charges of illegal re-entry despite strong protests from locals.

John Piper on how to to tell if your pastor is a bully
"There are bad shepherds," says the Desiring God theologian

Atheist set to sue US Navy because his application to be a chaplain was rejected
An atheist is reportedly taking the US Navy to court after it rejected his application to be a chaplain.

Hollywood pastor Hank Fortener to launch first ever 'World Adoption Day' after raising $4m through crowdfunding platform
The first ever World Adoption Day will be taking place on November 9 thanks to the efforts of a Hollywood pastor who raised $4m through his own crowdfunding platform.

Almost a quarter of US churches are overspending
Almost one in four Protestant churches in the US are spending more than their budgets allow, a new survey has found.

Leading bioethicist condemns Assisted Dying Bill
A top bioethics professor has slammed the Assisted Dying Bill which returns to the House of Lords today.

Religious studies pupils will be taught that UK is 'mainly Christian'
Pupils taking religious studies in Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and other faith schools will be taught to recognise that the religious traditions of the UK are mainly Christian, under Government proposals published today.

J John: Culture in Britain has changed, now opposes Christians
Leading British evangelist Canon J John has warned that the cultural climate for Christians in Britain has changed from support to opposition.

Protests at Parliament as Assisted Dying Bill returns to the House of Lords
Lord Falconer's Assisted Dying Bill today returns to the House of Lords, where it will be closely scrutinised by peers.

Reform in Rome - will Pope Francis get his way?
What is happening in the Catholic Church after the attempted reforms at the Extraordinary Synod? Ruth Gledhill takes an in depth look at Pope Francis as a leader.

Vatican issues staff with financial ethics guidebook
The Vatican has issued staff with a manual on economic ethics and accountability, as part of Pope Francis' effort to clean up the Holy See's finance.

Billy Graham at 96: what we can learn from the great evangelist
The legacy of the icon of 20th century Gospel preaching.

Israeli death toll rises after Palestinian car ramming incident
Three people have now died following the attack on Wednesday.