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\'BlessU-2\' robot priest in Germany marks 500 years since the Reformation
'BlessU-2' robot priest in Germany marks 500 years since the Reformation

The Protestant Church in Germany has unveiled a robot priest called BlessU-2 marking 500 years since the Reformation.

Mike Pence to address John Hagee's pro-Israel annual summit

Vice President Mike Pence will address Christians United for Israel – the largest pro-Israel group in the US – at its annual conference in July.

Huge car bomb near embassies in Kabul kills or wounds dozens
Huge car bomb near embassies in Kabul kills or wounds dozens

A powerful car bomb exploded in the center of Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, killing or wounding dozens of people.

Police officer killed in murder rampage over Memorial Day weekend was devout Christian who had previously been a pastor
Police officer killed in murder rampage over Memorial Day weekend was devout Christian who had previously been a pastor

Willie C. Godbolt, who killed eight in Mississippi, said he wanted to commit 'suicide by cop'. One of his victims, William Durr, had previously been a youth minister and pastor before going into law enforcement.

Is going to church a necessary condition for salvation?
Is going to church a necessary condition for salvation?

We can feel like it's not enough to go to church, but we need to be super active in it and sign up for every rota and outreach project going. Folks, that's missing the point.

Why the suffering we go through only makes us stronger
Why the suffering we go through only makes us stronger

The question of human suffering has led many people to doubt God's love

Is Theresa May really the party leader who is \'most like Jesus\'? Some people think so
Is Theresa May really the party leader who is 'most like Jesus'? Some people think so

According to a new poll, Theresa May is the UK political party leader who is 'most like Jesus'.

Can God still love me when I have so many bad habits?
Can God still love me when I have so many bad habits?

We can so often feel condemned and unacceptable to God because of our ugly side.

Bible verses to help you control your anger
Bible verses to help you control your anger

"...for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God." – James 1:20 (NKJV)

3 reasons we need to guard our ears as well as our eyes
3 reasons we need to guard our ears as well as our eyes

Christians serious about purity need to pay as much attention to what they are listening to as what they are watching.

Egypt's Christians say they are proud to die for Jesus as Islamic State continues deadly attacks

Coptic Christians have said that they "take pride" in dying for their faith following the latest slaughter at the hands of Islamic State terrorists.

Egypt bus attack victims refused to renounce Christian faith before being shot, bishop confirms

Victims of ISIS' deadly attack on a bus in Egypt were asked to renounce their Christian faith and when they refused they were shot dead, a senior Coptic bishop has confirmed.

Martha Collison, the Christian star of Great British Bake Off, is passionate about helping families living in poverty
Martha Collison, the Christian star of Great British Bake Off, is passionate about helping families living in poverty

Tearfund ambassador Martha Collison is famously known for being the youngest contestant on the BBC hit, Great British Bake Off. Now she is reaching out to help families in Malawi.

Muslim Peer Baroness Warsi says she hopes Islamic face veil will disappear from Britain in next 20 years
Muslim Peer Baroness Warsi says she hopes Islamic face veil will disappear from Britain in next 20 years

Sayeeda Warsi, the British Muslim politician and former chair of the Conservative party, has said she hopes that the Islamic face veil will disappear from the UK within 20 years.

How your church can use the Reformation anniversary as a gospel opportunity
How your church can use the Reformation anniversary as a gospel opportunity

Is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation interesting only to dusty Church history enthusiasts? Surely events from so long ago can't have any relevance to life and mission today?