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Between a rock and a hard Brexit: What Would Jesus Do?

There's this story in the Bible where Jesus is out and about and suddenly he finds himself in the middle of a disturbance.

Christian charity claims Universal Credit is leaving people 'dirt poor'
Christian charity claims Universal Credit is leaving people 'dirt poor'

CAP supports the simpler new benefit but warns changes must be made urgently if it is to serve those needing a safety net.

French police hunt Strasbourg Christmas market attacker
French police hunt Strasbourg Christmas market attacker

France raised its security threat to the highest alert level, strengthened border controls and asked people around Strasbourg to stay put as police searched for the suspect.

'They were all praying': 5 dead in Brazil cathedral shooting
'They were all praying': 5 dead in Brazil cathedral shooting

Police identified the shooter as Euler Fernando Gandolfo, 49, a systems analyst with no criminal record.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams splits from pastor fiancé
Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams splits from pastor fiancé

Michelle Williams and pastor Chad Johnson have called off their engagement after a year and a half together.

GAFCON chairman tells orthodox Anglicans to have courage
GAFCON chairman tells orthodox Anglicans to have courage

Archbishop Nicholas Okoh said the need for courage 'has become greater as the number of provinces rejecting the authority of Scripture grows'

Pakistan must allow Asia Bibi to migrate and stop misuse of blasphemy laws, says Christian legal group
Pakistan must allow Asia Bibi to migrate and stop misuse of blasphemy laws, says Christian legal group

A Christian legal support group is fearing the worst for the future of believers in Pakistan after the horrific treatment of Asia Bibi.

World Vision and other groups expelled from Pakistan accused of spreading disinformation
World Vision and other groups expelled from Pakistan accused of spreading disinformation

The government of Pakistan has expelled the evangelical relief charity World Vision, Catholic Relief Services and 16 other foreign aid groups and NGOs. The nation's top human rights official has claimed that they all engaged in spreading disinformation.

Prosperity gospel is a 'damning heresy that paves the road to Hell', says Benny Hinn's nephew
Prosperity gospel is a 'damning heresy that paves the road to Hell', says Benny Hinn's nephew

Costi Hinn, the nephew of televangelist Benny Hinn, has listed five reasons why he hates the prosperity gospel, which he has condemned as a "damning heresy that paves the road to Hell."

One in three Brits considering borrowing to cover the cost of Christmas
One in three Brits considering borrowing to cover the cost of Christmas

Around half of Brits are worried they won't be able to cover the cost of Christmas without financial help, according to a new poll.

University's 'behavioural agreement form' asks comedians not to tell offensive jokes about religion or sexuality
University's 'behavioural agreement form' asks comedians not to tell offensive jokes about religion or sexuality

A British university has reportedly told comedians to refrain from telling jokes that might be offensive.

Trans charity accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without parental consent
Trans charity accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without parental consent

A trans charity has been accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without the knowledge or consent of their parents.

Google chief executive denies political bias against conservatives
Google chief executive denies political bias against conservatives

The chief executive of Google has refuted accusations of political bias as the technology giant faces tough scrutiny at Capitol Hill.

What would John the Baptist say about Brexit?
What would John the Baptist say about Brexit?

John spoke from a place where God's people had historically found themselves lost and wandering.

Church of England bishops publish guidance on welcoming transgender people
Church of England bishops publish guidance on welcoming transgender people

Church of England bishops have published guidance for parishes planning services to help transgender people mark their transition.

Brexit: Can we think outside the box?
Brexit: Can we think outside the box?

Like the surreal and almost psychedelic Christmas pantomime I see locally with my family each year, Brexit seems to have entered fresh flights of absurdity.