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When the police turn up at church
We knew that religious policy was getting stricter and the police were out there. However, we didn't expect that the police would come around to us in such a short time.
How American Christian media promoted charity abroad
No periodical did more to draw attention to distant suffering at the turn of the century than the Christian Herald â at the time the most widely-read religious newspaper in the United States.
Teenagers who don't date are less depressed than their peers in romantic relationships
The big romance - and the ensuing heartache - is the stuff of many a teen movie and TV drama, but a new study suggests youngsters may be mentally and socially better off without a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Does a shortage of 'economically attractive' men fuel marriage decline?
A new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family suggests that unmarried women may be snubbing the unmarried men in their circles because they are underwhelmed by their financial and educational circumstances.
'I'm correcting my theology,' says Benny Hinn
He's dismissed by many mainstream Christian leaders as a false prosperity gospel preacher and after years of criticism, including from his own nephew, Benny Hinn may be starting to agree with them.
Welsh Government told to teach evolution, not creationism
An Anglican priest is among the UK's leading scientists, including Sir David Attenborough, to have signed an open letter to the Welsh Government demanding a ban on the teaching of creationism as a science in schools.
Thousands to join silent protest against new Northern Ireland abortion laws
Thousands are expected to take part in a silent protest at Stormont against the imminent liberalisation of Northern Ireland's abortion laws.
Christian activists arrested at international arms fair
Three Christian activists were arrested after protesting outside a London exhibition centre that will next week host a major international arms fair.
Archbishop apologises after saying people need to stop 'whingeing' about Brexit
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying during a Q&A at the Greenbelt festival that people need to "stop whingeing" about the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Safeguarding practices in Christian missions to be investigated
Safeguarding practices in international Christian work is the subject of a major new study launched by Thirtyone:eight in partnership with the University of Chester.
World needs to hear plight of 'many other' Christians imprisoned for blasphemy, says Asia Bibi
The world needs to "pay attention" to the plight of "many other" Christians in Pakistan languishing in prison because of the country's notorious blasphemy laws, Asia Bibi has said.
Spending promises not enough to reverse 'shocking levels of poverty and unhappiness' facing UK's children
The Children's Society said that after a decade of cuts, the latest plans were "sticking plasters which fall well short of addressing the deep-rooted challenges facing children and families".
Westminster Holocaust memorial plans challenged over anti-Semitism fears
The daughter of Holocaust survivors who now runs a Jewish-Christian dialogue has raised strong objections to plans for a Holocaust memorial in Westminster over fears that it could exacerbate anti-Semitism.
£200k set aside to support Spurgeon's College students caught out by regulator's decision
The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has allocated £200k in emergency funding for students at Spurgeon's College after England's higher education regulator refused its application for registration.
Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs
Spending time in outdoors, taking time out of the everyday to surround yourself with greenery and living things can be one of life's great joys â and recent research also suggest it's good for your body and your brain.
'God blessed me,' says Justin Bieber as he opens up about depression and drug abuse
Justin Bieber has opened up about the "terrible decisions" he made in the past and how he has managed to move on with help from God and some close people in his life.