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Liverpool church accused of running 'gay cure' therapies in undercover sting
A church in Liverpool is being accused of running 'gay cure' therapies after being targeted by an undercover investigation.
Are Islamic State jihadis evil? It's not so simple, says British director
Does the violence and cruelty of Islamic State mirror that of Christianity in Tudor England? Up to a point, according to Peter Kosminsky â at least, there are intriguing parallels.
What is the 'Assumption of Mary' â and why don't evangelicals celebrate it?
Today is the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, a revered occasion celebrated by Catholic and Orthodox wings of the church, but essentially ignored by most evangelical Protestants. What is it?
Pakistan Independence Day: British MPs call for end to blasphemy laws on 70th anniversary
MPs are using the 70th anniversary of Pakistan's independence to urge its rulers to repeal blasphemy laws and instil religious freedom.
Hotel manager apologises for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming and access fridge at set times
The manager of a hotel in Switzerland has apologised for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before entering the swimming pool and to access the refrigerator at set times, following claims of anti-semitism.
Catholic leaders urge Scottish ministers to tackle rising religious hate crime
Rising levels of religious hatred directed at Catholics in Scotland has prompted calls for action by church leaders who fear the government's 'vague' approach is failing to cut through.
70 years after independence, the Indian Church faces opportunity
Today, August 15, India celebrates 70 years of independence. It is a proud moment for the world's largest democracy. Though still a young democracy, the world should celebrate how far India has come.
'Musicians' church' now linked to HTB in row after closing its doors to non-religious choirs and orchestras
A church in central London that has become part of a network led by the evangelical Holy Trinity Brompton is facing criticism from a leading composer and others after closing its doors to choirs and orchestras whose music is non-religious.
It got Clinton's pastor into trouble for plagiarism, but who first preached 'It's Friday, but Sunday's coming'?
Bill Shillady, who sent Hillary Clinton daily devotionals during her election campaign, has found himself in hot water because one of them used uncredited material from another pastor.
'Racism is sin. Period': After Charlottesville, Christian leaders from across the US condemn white supremacy
Evangelical, Catholic and Episcopalian church leaders from across the US have been condemning the 'evil' of racismin the wake of the violent clashes at the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Devotional sent after Clinton defeat was plagiarised, author Bill Shillady discovers
The pastor who has published a book of devotionals emailed to Hillary Clinton during her election campaign unwittingly plagiarised text from another pastor's work, CNN has reported.
White supremacy angers Jesus, says Russell Moore, calls it 'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship'
Leading US evangelical and Southern Baptist Russell Moore has offered blistering critique of white supremacy following the events at Charlottesville, calling the ideology 'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship.'
Honduras missionary 'shot dead' by biker who desperately tries to flee after his escape bike fails to start
A young missionary was shot dead in Honduras with his alleged killer forced to run away on foot after his escape bike failed to start.
Hundreds of Christians who secretly converted in Iran seek asylum in Turkey, claiming persecution
Some 500 Christian converts from Iran have sought asylum in Turkey following what they say is persecution by the authorities, according to the Middle Eastern news website Rudaw.
Tim Tebow touches heart of young fan with cerebral palsy when he joins her to sing 'God Bless America'
The Christian sports superstar accepted the girl's invitation to join her as she sang 'God Bless America' prior to his team's game against the Tampa Yankees.
Scottish missionary 'hero' who died in Auschwitz to be honoured in Budapest
An 'incredible' Scottish missionary who died helping protect Jewish schoolgirls in Nazi Germany is to be honoured in her adopted city of Budapest.