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Americans are ditching biblical literalism â and that's good news
A recent study suggests that most Americans believe the Bible is divinely inspired, but fewer than ever take it literally. But what does 'literally' even mean? Are people rejecting Scripture, or just reading it better?
6 Trump quotes about Islam he'll have to live down when he visits Saudi Arabia
Six quotes from what Donald Trump has already said about Muslims, that will certainly not endear him to his Islamic audience in a few weeks time.
It it OK for Christians to go to the gym? Only if you do it to make Jesus look strong, says John Piper
Unless it is a means of overcoming sin, serving God or glorifying others, the pursuit of physical fitness is no more than 'sinfule self-glorification' according to a leading Christian pastor.
Revelation 16 and the message of Armageddon: God is sovereign
In the midst of the darkness, the pain and the evil, the good God is sovereign. And he is furious at the evil, cruelty, abuse, injustice and ugliness that seeks to destroy his good creation.
Leading evangelical pastor's son and grandson hit in renewed violence in Central African Republic
The son and grandson of a senior evangelical pastor are both victims in the latest outbreak of violence in the Central African Republic.
Bono's advice to young Christian artists: 'I want to hear raw honesty'
The rock icon and U2 front man Bono has urged young Christian artists to be 'brutally honest', as he reflected on the spiritual wisdom of the Psalms.
Prince of Wales urges 'cultural connectivity' between faiths to counter fears stoked by social media
The Prince of Wales has appealed for better 'cultural connectivity' in society. At the same time he has warned of how fears of different faiths are 'stoked and spread' through social media.
Tim Farron insists he is 'pro-choice' after previously saying 'abortion is wrong'
Tim Farron was forced to declare he is pro-choice on abortion after an old interview emerged where he said 'abortion is wrong'.
Trump urges Turkey's President ErdoÄan to release jailed Christian pastor
President Trump used a White House meeting with Turkey's President ErdoÄan to urge the leader to expedite the release of jailed Christian pastor Andrew Brunson.
First female Arab Christian minister allowed into UK after last minute Home Office reversal
The first female Arab Christian minister will be allowed to visit to the Church of Scotland's General Assembly after a last-minute change of heart by the Home Office.
Trump accused of 'obstruction of justice' after revelation he asked FBI director to drop Russia investigation
The explosive new development on Tuesday followed a week of tumult at the White House after Trump fired Comey and then discussed sensitive national security information about Islamic State with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Why no Christian can get through their painful season without the cross
The Bible provides us with the best solution to overcoming the trauma of painful experiences.
What's the Christian way to respond to failure?
We can have all the faith in the world, but for most of us, failure is the one thing we can be sure of at some point in the life of faith.
3 pieces of advice for receiving rebuke from a fellow Christian
It's always easy to point out someone else's faults, it's not easy to be on the receiving end of it.
Feel like you don't have any friends? Here is some encouragement for you
It's hard to find a friend who's willing to go through thick and thin with you.
Israel Houghton's wife Adrienne Bailon says God gave her peace during fierce backlash for dating gospel singer just after his divorce
One month after Israel Houghton broke the news of his divorce, the world learned that he and Adrienne were dating.