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New Bible board game takes children on a 'pilgrimage to paradise'
New Bible board game takes children on a 'pilgrimage to paradise'

A new Bible-based board game challenges players knowledge of Scripture in a fun, challenging and even morally formative 'pilgrimage to paradise'. A sort of Christian 'snakes and ladders', is this the game your kids (or you) have been waiting for?

Prayers for Toronto victims pour in after van plows down dozens, killing 10; 'God will use evil for good,' bishop says
Prayers for Toronto victims pour in after van plows down dozens, killing 10; 'God will use evil for good,' bishop says

The world watched in horror this week as a man plowed his van into dozens of pedestrians in Toronto on Monday 23 April, injuring 15 and killing 10. Since then, prayers have been pouring in from across the world, and one bishop has described what happened as a wake up call.

Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop in Scottish Episcopal Church
Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop in Scottish Episcopal Church

A senior gay cleric has been shortlisted as a bishop for the eighth time.

Asia Bibi: Could this infamous blasphemy case finally be resolved?
Asia Bibi: Could this infamous blasphemy case finally be resolved?

Pakistan's most senior judge has said he will personally decide 'soon' the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who is facing the death penalty for alleged 'blasphemy'.

Do we need to fear hell before we can love God?
Do we need to fear hell before we can love God?

There was another evangelical furore on Twitter yesterday about eternal damnation. Does God need hell to show how much he loves you?

Nigerian bishop weeps over deadly church attack: 'Why won't the government stop them?'
Nigerian bishop weeps over deadly church attack: 'Why won't the government stop them?'

A Nigerian Catholic bishop has wept over the deaths of 19 people after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, and demanded to know why the government is not putting an end to the attacks.

Barbara Bush testified her strong faith in Jesus shortly before her death
Barbara Bush testified her strong faith in Jesus shortly before her death

Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 92, attested to her faith in Jesus Christ when she spoke to family members during her final days.

Trump's travel ban at the Supreme Court: Opponents argue it's motivated by religious discrimination
Trump's travel ban at the Supreme Court: Opponents argue it's motivated by religious discrimination

With opponents of Donald Trump's travel ban arguing that it is motivated by religious discrimination, two key judges on the US supreme court signaled support for the controversial ban on several Muslim-majority countries yesterday.

Finding the line: When does a prayer request become gossip?
Finding the line: When does a prayer request become gossip?

Christians aren't generally fuzzy on the concept of gossip. We know it's wrong; Paul talks about 'no corrupting talk' coming out of our mouths.

Religious freedoms deteriorating, US federal watchdog finds – but there are glimmers of hope
Religious freedoms deteriorating, US federal watchdog finds – but there are glimmers of hope

While many countries are increasingly denying religious freedoms, especially bad acts of religious persecution are more likely to draw global protest, a federal watchdog commission has reported.

Abuse victims can feel 'abandoned or punished by a god', IICSA interim abuse report says
Abuse victims can feel 'abandoned or punished by a god', IICSA interim abuse report says

Institutions like the Church are putting their reputations ahead of victims of child sexual abuse, an interim report published yesterday said.

Ancient manuscript shows Quran writers erased Coptic Christian text
Ancient manuscript shows Quran writers erased Coptic Christian text

A 8th-century manuscript has been found to show Coptic Christian writing erased and replaced by text from the Quran, Islam's holy text.

Pope Francis: Exorcism is vital in the battle against evil
Pope Francis: Exorcism is vital in the battle against evil

Pope Francis has praised exorcisms as a 'way to fight against evil', battle against 'seductions' and 'escape from the power of sin' during his weekly address in Rome.

Alfie Evans: Court rejects last-ditch appeal over treatment in Italy
Alfie Evans: Court rejects last-ditch appeal over treatment in Italy

Alfie Evans' parents lost another legal battle today as judges rejected their appeal against a previous ruling as 'totally without merit'.

Obama's faith adviser criticizes 'antagonism toward faith groups' that aren't totally progressive
Obama's faith adviser criticizes 'antagonism toward faith groups' that aren't totally progressive

Speaking during a panel discussion Tuesday on "religiously motivated dissent," former President Barack Obama's faith adviser Melissa Rogers was critical of some on the political Left over their attitudes towards Christians who don't subscribe to a full "progressive package of policies."

'Evil' and 'Satanic' - 19 Christians slaughtered by radicals during church mass
'Evil' and 'Satanic' - 19 Christians slaughtered by radicals during church mass

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Tuesday's slaughter of 19 Christians, including two Roman Catholic priests, during morning mass on Tuesday is both "evil and satanic."