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Christian TV producers Mark Burnett, Roma Downey look to God as son Cameron struggles with unknown health condition
It is never easy for parents to see their children getting sick or hurt, so Hollywood couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey are drawing strength from God as their son, Cameron, battles an unknown health condition.

New York church encourages members to carry firearms as pastor declares, 'We are not a gun-free zone'
Pastor Ron Russell of the Lighthouse Mexico Church Of God said it's his responsibility to protect the members of his church.

Occam's Razor: The Christian philosopher who made things simple
Today is the Anglican feast day of William of Ockham, a medieval theologian famous for the 'razor' that also bears his name. Who was he and what did he teach?

Easter brought spate of violent attacks on Christians in India
Christians in India were subjected to a series of violent attacks by Hindu radicals during and after Holy Week, highlighted by International Christian Concern (ICC).

Anti-abortion campaigners face ban from praying outside clinics
Anti-abortion campaigners could be banned from praying outside a clinic in West London if a vote at Ealing Council is passed tonight.

Ealing Council will harm vulnerable women with their draconian prayer ban
Ealing Council chose to ignore the voices of women who valued to protestors outside the abortion clinic, a campaigner says.

'We do God, we just don't talk about it': Peter Stanford on bringing faith back to the fore
'One of my favourite figures is that one in six atheists believe in angels...none of it is as clear cut as people think. Faith is still a powerful force in people's lives.'

Number of Christians in Gaza plummeting, warns Catholic priest in the Strip
The number of Christians in the Gaza Strip has plummeted from 4,500 to just 1,000 in the past six years, due to the harsh conditions there, according to the pastor of the territory's sole Catholic church.

'God made your fast-twitch fibres': How Bible studies are helping Commonwealth Games' athletes
One of the chaplains at the Commonwealth Games writes for Christian Today on his message to elite athletes this week.

Benny Hinn's nephew slams prosperity gospel, reveals why he left affluent lifestyle behind
It's rare for people to ever want to leave behind a life of excess and luxury, but televangelist Benny Hinn's nephew, Costi, did so because he wanted to grow closer to God.

Common Change: How a Christian fireman's charity helps your giving go further
The charity is founded on the early church principle of holding resources within a 'common fund' and distributing from it when a need is encountered.

Pope Francis' teaching document on holiness: 6 lessons evangelicals need to hear
These are the words of someone who's immersed himself in the life of the spirit, without ever losing touch with the cares and concerns of ordinary people.

This Disney princess regrets having an abortion: 'Abortion doesn't empower,' but 'I found healing in the grace of God'
Disney is one of the last places on Earth one would think of associating with abortion, but controversial health service provider Planned Parenthood recently tweeted a post calling for a new Disney princess to be one who has had an abortion.
White House Bible study group bars women from leading sessions
Every Wednesday night, a Bible study takes place at the White House with high-ranking government officials in attendance, such as Mike Pence (Vice President), Mike Pompeo (Secretary of State), Betsy DeVos (Education Secretary), Jeff Sessions (Attorney General) and Rick Perry (Energy Secretary). Ralph Drollinger serves as the pastor of the group, however, reports have claimed that the group disallows women from leading the Bible study sessions.

India's faith leaders unite to condemn hateful nationalism and religious discrimination
Faith leaders representing the six main religions in India have united in a joint statement condemning hateful political division, state coercion of individuals and violent discrimination against faith groups.

Alastair Campbell on Good Friday Agreement: Brexiteers will give up anything to leave Europe, even peace in Northern Ireland
Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair's former communications adviser, writes for Christian Today on the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.