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Huge rise in number of young people wanting to be clergy in the Church of England
The Church of England is reporting a 14 per cent increase in numbers training for the priesthood, including a 17 per cent increase in women.

Does Tim Farron's resignation mean the end for Christians in politics?
Tim Farron's resignation claiming that being a political leader and a 'faithful Christian' has been 'impossible' is sparking questions over whether Christians can ever enter play a leading role in politics.

Exclusive: Lord Paddick claims he is 'not happy' Farron resigned as senior figures from across politics express regret
Figures from across politics have expressed regret over the resignation of Tim Farron, including the Liberal Democrat peer whose own resignation many believe precipitated Farron's surprise move.

How to break through the feeling of shame
Do you want to be free from the shame that you feel, the burden of shame that you carry all day long? Here's what you should do.

Archbishop of Nigeria condemns 'sin' of gay sex, offers conservative 'missionary bishops' to any who want them
The era of 'European Christendom' has passed and it is time for a new Reformation to wipe out the 'sinful' practices of gay sex and gay marriage, according to the leader of the Anglican church's largest evangelical province.

Should Christians bother getting into debates with non-Christians about faith?
The answer to this question lies in asking ourselves another question.

Looking for a church? Here are some things you should consider
How do we know which church to go to? What are the things we should consider as we choose a church?

Can Christians do politics? Six leaders who are inspired by their faith
Tim Farron's resignation might make one think Christian faith and politics can't mix any more. Is that so? Here are six political leaders who have been vocal about their faith.

New Flatliners reboot asks: Is there life â and evil â after death?
It's been 27 years since the first Flatliners movie â a classic '90s shocker about five medical students who discover a way to tap into the afterlife through brief bursts of death.

Don't believe the bad press: Refugees are good for communities
Disparate communities and divided religious groups can unite around sponsoring refugee families, churches are being told.
The forgotten tragedy: What's happened to Europe's refugees?
The EU has begun legal action against against Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic for refusing to accept refugees under a 2015 solidarity plan.

Founder of Noah's Ark replica claims atheists are out to get it
Ken Ham, the creator of the Ark Encounter theme park, claims 'intolerant athiests' and 'secularists' are trying to undermine the Kentucky attraction.

After splits and delays, Southern Baptists condemn the white nationalist 'alt-right' movement
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) yesterday voted to condemn the white nationalist 'alt-right' movement, a day after failing to make a similar condemnation.

Why Tim Farron's resignation speech is a challenge for every Christian
He didn't just resign, he evangelised to a nation.

Lib Dem leader Tim Farron resigns: 'It's a choice between party leadership and Christ'
'Imagine how proud I am to lead this party. And then imagine what would lead me to voluntarily relinquish that honour. 'In the words of Isaac Watts it would have to be something "so amazing, so divine, (it) demands my heart, my life, my all".'

Two Chinese Christian missionaries abducted and killed by ISIS in Pakistan
Two Chinese Christian missionaries operating in Pakistan have been abducted and killed by ISIS. The pair were preachers who had pretended to be business people in order to enter the country.