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When atheists demand high school removes Christian flag, students get out their own flags to defend their school
When atheists demand high school removes Christian flag, students get out their own flags to defend their school

Students responded in the most amazing way when atheists told LaPoyner High School, Texas, to stop flying a flag with the Christian cross in the school grounds.

Churches experiencing decline have 5 options and none of them are easy
Churches experiencing decline have 5 options and none of them are easy

In theory, the choices are simple. But putting them to practice is not so easy.

Boost for US exorcists in battles against powers of darkness
Boost for US exorcists in battles against powers of darkness

US Catholic bishops have released an official English-language translation of a long-standing ritual guide to exorcisms.

The Bible origins of the $1.7 million note by Albert Einstein
The Bible origins of the $1.7 million note by Albert Einstein

It's the stuff of urban legend – the scribbled sketch on a restaurant napkin by an artist who can't pay for his meal sells for millions after he's become famous.

Grassroots campaign launched to persuade Church of England to adopt gay blessings
Grassroots campaign launched to persuade Church of England to adopt gay blessings

A 'grassroots' campaign is underway to persuade the Church of England to adopt formal services to bless gay couples.

How this stylish film shot around the world will show the living impact of Paul's letter to the Philippians
How this stylish film shot around the world will show the living impact of Paul's letter to the Philippians

Christianity Explored Ministries has unveiled the classy trailer for Discipleship Explored (DE), a film series based on Paul's letter to the Philippians and its impact on people's lives around the world.

Christianity is banned in Saudi Arabia. Will promised reforms make a difference?
Christianity is banned in Saudi Arabia. Will promised reforms make a difference?

The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has declared his intention of returning the country to a 'moderate Islam'.

Slavery thrives because it's hidden: we need to learn to ask questions, says CofE bishop
Slavery thrives because it's hidden: we need to learn to ask questions, says CofE bishop

A new report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found that police forces are failing to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking.

Operation Christmas Child rubbishes Humanists UK's claim they are using shoebox appeal to evangelise secretly
Operation Christmas Child rubbishes Humanists UK's claim they are using shoebox appeal to evangelise secretly

A Christian charity has hit back at claims from British Humanists they are using a Christmas appeal to 'manipulate' and secretly evangelise vulnerable children.

In your hour of need, who do you want holding your hand?
In your hour of need, who do you want holding your hand?

We need boldly to claim the power of being there. And to claim the amazing work of ministers, nuns, chaplains and all those who follow the tough path of ministry.

Attack on Egyptian church foiled, guards blow up terrorists' car
Attack on Egyptian church foiled, guards blow up terrorists' car

An attack on an Egyptian Coptic church has been foiled by security services outside the building.

Four-fifths of world face religious hostilities but Foreign Office fails to act, MPs warn
Four-fifths of world face religious hostilities but Foreign Office fails to act, MPs warn

Boris Johnson must make religious freedom a priority as foreign secretary, a new report by MPs is urging, as it called on ministers to correct their 'erroneous understanding' of freedom of belief.

There are 'Harvey Weinsteins' among Church of England clergy – abuse victim
There are 'Harvey Weinsteins' among Church of England clergy – abuse victim

Among Church of England clergy are numerous 'Harvey Weinstein' figures who use their position, power and pastoral skills to abuse women, one victim of assault has claimed.

'The Holy City, prepared as a bride': 5 Bible verses about Jerusalem
'The Holy City, prepared as a bride': 5 Bible verses about Jerusalem

Jerusalem is of course mentioned countless times in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, being the centre of worship for the Jews as well as the place where Jesus wept over and was crucified, buried and resurrected.

The parable of the workers in the vineyard: God gives us what we need, not what we deserve
The parable of the workers in the vineyard: God gives us what we need, not what we deserve

The parable usually known as 'The workers in the vineyard' in Matthew 20: 1-16 is a strange tale.

Tackling the half term hunger gap: How this network of churches and community groups are rising to the challenge
Tackling the half term hunger gap: How this network of churches and community groups are rising to the challenge

During the current school half term, with up to 3.2 million children facing the prospect of not having enough food to eat, new research has highlighted the importance of church volunteers when it comes to filling the 'holiday hunger' gap.