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Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor
Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor

With pro-democracy protests continuing week after week, a Hong Kong pastor has revealed his fears over the spread of persecution to Hong Kong.

Ban on Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims praying together will 'polarise' nation
Ban on Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims praying together will 'polarise' nation

The ban, issued last week by Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development, prevents Muslims and non-Muslims from praying together.

It's OK to disagree but here are 5 ways we can argue better
It's OK to disagree but here are 5 ways we can argue better

Being logical, reasonable and open-minded is easier said than done. When we argue with others, their arguments will inevitably call into question our beliefs, values, experience and competence.

Kanye West is 'born again' and being healed through his Sunday Services, says wife Kim Kardashian
Kanye West is 'born again' and being healed through his Sunday Services, says wife Kim Kardashian

Sunday Services, the Christian music project launched by Kanye West earlier this year, has been a healing experience for him, says his wife Kim Kardashian West.

London School of Theology announces Prof Mark J Cartledge as new principal
London School of Theology announces Prof Mark J Cartledge as new principal

The Rev Professor Mark J Cartledge has been announced as the new principal of the London School of Theology (LST).

Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide happened just hours after officiating funeral of Christian woman who took her own life
Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide happened just hours after officiating funeral of Christian woman who took her own life

Pastor Jarrid Wilson asked for prayers as he got ready to officiate the funeral of a Christian woman who had earlier taken her own. Tragically, just hours later he would take his own life on Monday night.

Chance the Rapper on Ellen DeGeneres Show: 'Jesus is why I give back'
Chance the Rapper on Ellen DeGeneres Show: 'Jesus is why I give back'

Grammy Award-winning music artist Chance the Rapper has featured as a guest on NBC's "Ellen DeGeneres Show" where he declared that Jesus has inspired him to be a more generous person.

Greg Laurie on Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide: You will not be judged for the last thing you do before death
Greg Laurie on Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide: You will not be judged for the last thing you do before death

Pastor Greg Laurie addressed the subject of suicide among Christians, arguing that you will not be judged for the last thing you did before death, but the last thing Jesus did before His death.

Tearfund's founding Chairman dies
Tearfund's founding Chairman dies

Tearfund has expressed its sadness over the passing of its founding Chairman, Glyn MacAulay, on 3 September aged 82.

BBC children's resource claiming there are over 100 gender identities is 'incredibly dangerous'
BBC children's resource claiming there are over 100 gender identities is 'incredibly dangerous'

The Coalition for Marriage has condemned a new BBC resource for children aged 9 to 12 claiming that there are more than two gender identities.

Christian Institute welcomes halt to 'no-fault' divorce plans
Christian Institute welcomes halt to 'no-fault' divorce plans

Plans to push through the biggest shake-up of divorce laws in the UK in half a century have ground to a halt following the suspension of Parliament.

Atheism is 'hopelessly simplistic', says Oxford professor Alister McGrath
Atheism is 'hopelessly simplistic', says Oxford professor Alister McGrath

Oxford science professor Alister McGrath abandoned atheism for Christianity because it offered a "bigger picture of things".

Christian library destroyed by Islamic State welcomes visitors again
Christian library destroyed by Islamic State welcomes visitors again

When people returned to their hometown after its liberation, they found most of the library books burnt or stolen. With the help of church youth volunteers, it's been brought back to life.

Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing
Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing

A Dutch doctor who euthanised a woman with severe dementia despite possibly showing signs of resistance acted within legal requirements, a court has ruled.

Bear Grylls says Christian faith is 'where I secretly find my strength'
Bear Grylls says Christian faith is 'where I secretly find my strength'

The TV adventurer says his new devotional is "rooted in Christ's teaching" and "all about love"

Rehman Chishti is new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief
Rehman Chishti is new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief

Rehman Chishti is to take over from Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon as the new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief.