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Richard Dawkins: I believed until I was 8 or 9
Richard Dawkins: I believed until I was 8 or 9

It's not often that Cinderella, Goldilocks and their fairytale friends come under fire, but Richard Dawkins has taken aim at fantastical children's books, claiming that they 'inculcate a view of the world which includes supernaturalism'.

Queen\'s Speech recognises \'brutal realities\' of sexual violence; \'People will often go first to local church for help,\' says Tearfund
Queen's Speech recognises 'brutal realities' of sexual violence; 'People will often go first to local church for help,' says Tearfund

The Queen yesterday opened the new session of Parliament, outlining the British government's legislation proposals for the coming year.

As Pentecost comes, do we still believe in revival?
As Pentecost comes, do we still believe in revival?

When Peter preached on the first day of Pentecost, 3,000 people came to faith. Do we believe we'll see the same today?

The weight – and joy – of leadership: Hiding under the duvet doesn\'t set a good example
The weight – and joy – of leadership: Hiding under the duvet doesn't set a good example

When you feel you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, allow yourself to be vulnerable

How reverse missionaries built the UK\'s fastest-growing church
How reverse missionaries built the UK's fastest-growing church

Against a backdrop of church closure and decline in the UK, the Redeemed Christian Church of God is bucking the trend. What lies behind their success?

#AddAWordRuinATheologian - the best of
#AddAWordRuinATheologian - the best of

#AddAWordRuinATheologian has swept through Twitter over the past couple of days, so we've pulled together some of our favourites. Enjoy!

Daniel St. Hubert captured: NYC suspect who stabbed 2 children in elevator arrested
Daniel St. Hubert captured: NYC suspect who stabbed 2 children in elevator arrested

The suspect has been on the run since Sunday, but has been caught by NYPD Wednesday evening, according to New York Post.

High school principal\'s novel trick to sneak God into commencement speech
High school principal's novel trick to sneak God into commencement speech

Lebanon High School Principal Kevin Lowery got creative in the face of First Amendment restrictions

Planned Parenthood: Having an abortion \'will not change God\'s relationship with you\'
Planned Parenthood: Having an abortion 'will not change God's relationship with you'

Religious leaders who support abortion have written a pastoral letter to women contemplating terminating their pregnancy to assure them God loves them regardless of the decision they make.

Billboard quoting Hitler next to Bible verse removed by Alabama children\'s ministry after backlash
Billboard quoting Hitler next to Bible verse removed by Alabama children's ministry after backlash

Church group removes billboard quoting Hitler

Transgender six-year-old video goes viral; asks \'Why did God make me like this?\'
Transgender six-year-old video goes viral; asks 'Why did God make me like this?'

A video posted to YouTube about a transgender six-year-old has had over four million hits.

Church secretary accused of spending $20,000 in church funds
Church secretary accused of spending $20,000 in church funds

A Florida church secretary was arrested Monday on charges that she spent over $20,000 of the church's money on personal purchases.

Meriam Ibrahim has not recanted Christian faith, says lawyer
Meriam Ibrahim has not recanted Christian faith, says lawyer

The Sudanese authorities insist the Christian mother of two has recanted her faith behind bars

Justin Welby on evangelism: \'Prayer has to be our first priority\'
Justin Welby on evangelism: 'Prayer has to be our first priority'

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has written exclusively for Christian Today to launch a website designed to resource and equip Christians in evangelism.

Steps towards a political landscape which isn\'t dominated by the white, middle-class male
Steps towards a political landscape which isn't dominated by the white, middle-class male

Last night saw the launch of a partnership between Christians on the Left and Black, Minority and Ethnic (BME) churches in the UK.

The problem (sometimes) with husband and wife ministry
The problem (sometimes) with husband and wife ministry

Being married doesn't automatically qualify you for leadership. So why do we persist with the 'Buy One Get One Free' model?