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Church signs and wonders: a spotter's guide to a great American tradition
Church signs are a familiar landmark in towns right across the country, and while for the most part they're just intended to display the service times and pastor's name, a maverick contingent of witty church staff often subvert them to impressive effect.
'King Trump'? Paula White says president was 'raised up' by God â but that could be bad news
US evangelical leader and advisor to the president Paula White has defended Trump from his critics, comparing him to a 'king' and saying he 'has been raised up by God'. But if Trump has been 'chosen', it might not be good news.
Did early Christians interpret the Bible literally?
The earliest Latin interpretations of the gospel are on display this week after being brought to light by a British theologian.
Redemption is always on offer â even to the vilest bigot
Redemption is always on offer, even to the worst offenders.
How this church sheltered 800 terrified people during Barcelona attack
More than 800 people found shelter in a church during the terrorist attack in Barcelona.
Falwell Jr applauds Trump because he 'says what's in his heart' â but that's exactly the problem
Notorious Trump ally and evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr last week explained his controversial and long-running support for the US president. Trump's virtue, Falwell said, is that he 'says what's in his heart'. This sadly betrays a vanilla, Disney-ified and narcissistic philosophy that elevates 'being true to yourself' above all else. It also, ironically, underlines the problem so many have with Mr Trump â they don't like what's in his heart.
10 pastors are in jail for leading a children's camp: How India's anti-conversion laws are targeting Christians
It is now three months since 10 Indian Christian pastors and their colleagues were arrested and charged with cruelty, kidnapping and forced conversion of children.
Former KKK member turned priest says radical transformation possible through Jesus Christ
A Catholic priest in Virginia is temporarily stepping down after it came to light that he used to be a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
Christian college expels student who posed at Charlottesville statue with rifle and Confederate flag
A Christian college has expelled a student after he was pictured equipped with guns and a Confederate flag alongside the Robert E Lee statue in Charlottesville, Virginia, that was at the heart of white supremacist violence last week.
Christian relief agency responds to 'widespread destruction' in South East Asian Floods
The floods that have hit south east Asia have caused widespread destruction and meant many families have lost everything. That's according to Christian relief agency Tearfund which estimates 16 million people have been affected by the severe flooding.
'Miracle' in Jerusalem testifies to the devotion of Christian pilgrims 1,500 years ago
Under the reign of Justinian, the Roman empire was at its strongest, and its conversion to Christianity was completed. A new archaeological discovery in Jerusalem sheds new light on the large church he built in Jerusalem, dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus.
Venezuela's Maduro asks for Pope's help against US invasion threat
The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for the support of Pope Francis against a 'military threat' from the US, as international pressure mounts over the deadly political crisis in Caracas.
Former Christian woman who converted to Islam claims to LBC her new faith has more 'integrity'
A young former Christian woman who converted to Islam has claimed on LBC radio that her new religion has more 'integrity' because it adapts less to modern society.
Justin Bieber takes Hillsong advice to remove 'bad influences'â makes Floyd Mayweather furious for Instagram snub
The boxer Floyd Mayweather has lashed out at Justin Bieber, calling the pop-star a 'traitor' after Bieber unfollowed Mayweather on Instagram. Bieber has distanced himself from his former close-friend allegedly under the general advice of friends at Hillsong Church, who encouraged the Christian musician to remove 'bad influences' from his life.
US and UK failing to support Iraqi Christians, MPs warn
The US and UK governments are failing to support Iraqi Christians, leaving them vulnerable to be squeezed out of their homes, MPs have said.
Hundreds of Muslims in Barcelona protest against terrorism after last week's attack
Hundreds of Muslims in Barcelona protested against terrorism yesterday, four days after the attack in the Catalan city that left 13 people dead and at least 120 injured.