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I\'m not homophobic, says Free Church of Scotland\'s David Robertson
I'm not homophobic, says Free Church of Scotland's David Robertson

Every human being is made in God's image, says the Christian Today columnist.

Krish Kandiah: Stop the X-Factor, Strictly, John Lewis merry go round - I want to get off
Krish Kandiah: Stop the X-Factor, Strictly, John Lewis merry go round - I want to get off

It's that time of year again - pumpkin spice latte, X-Factor and John Lewis ads. But should those really be the seasonal markers we most associate with?

Syria: \'Kobane could still fall\' to ISIS, says military official
Syria: 'Kobane could still fall' to ISIS, says military official

Kurdish forces are driving Islamic State (IS) militants out of Kobane – a strategic town in the push to create a Caliphate – but it could still fall.

\'There is a spiritual battle going on\' – Nancy Writebol on the Ebola crisis
'There is a spiritual battle going on' – Nancy Writebol on the Ebola crisis

Missionary nurse says there was a "darkness" while she was fighting the disease.

Four minutes which could turn the tide on the Ebola crisis
Four minutes which could turn the tide on the Ebola crisis

Church's funds animated video to help fight against Ebola.

Reflection: Why I favour full immersion – not sprinkling
Reflection: Why I favour full immersion – not sprinkling

In his fortnightly devotional series, David Baker on the theological significance of total immersion baptism

Pastor Mark Driscoll resigns from Mars Hill Church, citing \'pride, anger and a domineering spirit\'
Pastor Mark Driscoll resigns from Mars Hill Church, citing 'pride, anger and a domineering spirit'

After weeks of controversy over his leadership style, megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll has resigned from Mars Hill Church.

Seven better ways to respond to Mark Driscoll\'s Mars Hill resignation
Seven better ways to respond to Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill resignation

Following the resignation from leadership of Mark Driscoll, Martin Saunders asks how to respond in a Christ-like way.

Barbie doll Mary and Ken doll Jesus exhibition cancelled by Argentinian artists after receiving threats
Barbie doll Mary and Ken doll Jesus exhibition cancelled by Argentinian artists after receiving threats

Artists Marianela Perelli and Emiliano Paolini's religious dolls exhibition in Argentina was cancelled after receiving threats and complaints from believers.

Whitney Houston\'s loved up daughter Bobbi Kristina likens hubby and herself to Adam and Eve: \'I was made from YOUR exact rib\'
Whitney Houston's loved up daughter Bobbi Kristina likens hubby and herself to Adam and Eve: 'I was made from YOUR exact rib'

Bobbi Kristina, Whitney Houston's daughter, is very much in love and this is clearly evident in her latest post in her social account

Science and faith have exchanged places but God is not dead among the philosophers
Science and faith have exchanged places but God is not dead among the philosophers

Philosopher and Catholic Gary Gutting has spent the past year interviewing 12 fellow philosophers on the reasonableness of faith in God and, conversely, the rationale for non-belief.

Duck Dynasty\'s John Luke Robertson on fiancee Mary Kate: \'She never gave me the time of day until I started talking about Jesus\'
Duck Dynasty's John Luke Robertson on fiancee Mary Kate: 'She never gave me the time of day until I started talking about Jesus'

"Duck Dynasty" star John Luke Robertson is grateful that his fiancée Mary Kate keeps him close to Jesus.

'Dancing With the Stars' contestant Sadie Robertson says God keeps her calm before show performances

Sadie Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" reveals that her secret to calming her nerves before performances on "Dancing With the Stars" is simple: turning to God.

Cocaine-using philandering pastor refuses to leave his church
Cocaine-using philandering pastor refuses to leave his church

Despite having been ousted by board members, an Alabama pastor who has admitted to taking drugs and sleeping with members of his congregation has refused to step down.

Pro-alcohol revelers soaked John Wesley figurines in ale
Pro-alcohol revelers soaked John Wesley figurines in ale

Models of the famous evangelist were allegedly dunked in ale as a protest against his anti-alcohol stance.

Welby backs military action against Islamic State, but says \'violence by itself resolves nothing\'
Welby backs military action against Islamic State, but says 'violence by itself resolves nothing'

The Archbishop of Canterbury says a "global strategy" is needed to combat the threat of the Islamic State, insisting that "to be effective we must not look for quick fixes."