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3 ways to grow money the Biblical way
Oh really, the Bible teaches that?

Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe President
Robert Mugabe has resigned as Zimbabwe's president a week after the army and his former political allies moved against him, ending four decades of rule by a man who turned from independence hero to archetypal African strongman.

Sexual misconduct claims: Who are Roy Moore's evangelical backers and what lies at the root of their support?
Far from being a debate around politics, for evangelicals it is about deep rooted misogny.

Over 18s only: ID required to sample Asda's Christmas mince pies
The supermarket Asda is demanding that shoppers present their ID to sample its mince pies because they contain port and brandy.

Church warns UK Chancellor over controversial benefits reforms and funeral costs
The Church of Scotland has called on the UK Chancellor, Philip Hammond, to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle poverty by ending the benefits freeze and halting the rollout of controversial Universal Credit reforms.

Nigeria mosque attack: Teenage suicide bomber kills 50
A teenager blew up himself as worshippers gathered for prayers in a mosque in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, killing at least 50 people.

Pope Francis: Italian drivers 'transforming streets into Formula One tracks'
Drivers caught speeding now have papal backing as Pope Francis urged police to show 'mercy' towards those who break the rules.

Tales of co-existence from Israel: how music is the food of love for Christians, Muslims and Jews
When I lived in Haifa and worked on translations, I often turned on the Israeli equivalent of Classic FM, because on Sundays it played nothing but Church music bearing in mind all those Christians in Israel who didn't work on a Sunday.

Former Bishop of London Richard Chartres introduced as life peer in House of Lords
The former Bishop of London Richard Chartres will be introduced as a life peer in the House of Lords this afternoon.

Why is established Christianity in decline? Truth, Trump and the quality of worship
In America the evangelical brand is being badly tarnished by association with Donald Trump. The 90-year-old Evangelical Association at Princeton has changed its name. The word 'evangelical' is in danger of becoming toxic.

Poll for Christian Aid shows 9 out of 10 think tax avoidance by large companies is morally wrong even if legal
Almost nine out of 10 (89 per cent) of British adults say tax avoidance by large companies is morally wrong even if itis legal, according to a ComRes poll for Christian Aid.

Catholic bishops warn Theresa May against U-turn on faith schools cap
Catholic bishops are warning ministers against a possible U-turn on its pledge to remove the 50 per cent cap on school places allocated on the basis of faith.

Church schools accused of 'misleading' parents over admissions
Church of England schools are misleading parents and failing to be inclusive in their admissions, according to a new report launched today.

Franklin Graham says Roy Moore sexual allegations are 'troubling if true'
The evangelical community has been once again shaken after Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore was accused by several women of sexual misconduct.

Why Liberty Counsel is telling Christians not to shop at Old Navy, Gap and RadioShack
Liberty Counsel has released its annual Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign highlighting retailers that celebrate or censor the Christian holiday.

3 Ways to stop binge eating the Biblical way
Binge eating is one of the most common defense mechanisms people have in order to cope with difficult emotions.