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Atheism is 'hopelessly simplistic', says Oxford professor Alister McGrath
Atheism is 'hopelessly simplistic', says Oxford professor Alister McGrath

Oxford science professor Alister McGrath abandoned atheism for Christianity because it offered a "bigger picture of things".

Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing
Dutch doctor who euthanised woman with dementia cleared of wrongdoing

A Dutch doctor who euthanised a woman with severe dementia despite possibly showing signs of resistance acted within legal requirements, a court has ruled.

Bear Grylls says Christian faith is 'where I secretly find my strength'
Bear Grylls says Christian faith is 'where I secretly find my strength'

The TV adventurer says his new devotional is "rooted in Christ's teaching" and "all about love"

Rehman Chishti is new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief
Rehman Chishti is new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief

Rehman Chishti is to take over from Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon as the new Prime Minister's Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief.

Call to Christians to be peacemakers as Brexit turmoil continues
Call to Christians to be peacemakers as Brexit turmoil continues

Christians in Politics is calling on the Church to pray and be peacemakers in the face of deep divisions and unprecedented legal battles as the UK continues to wrestle with Brexit.

Thousands tell UK Government to leave Northern Ireland's abortion laws alone
Thousands tell UK Government to leave Northern Ireland's abortion laws alone

A cross-party delegation has handed over thousands of postcards to the Prime Minister demanding protection for Northern Ireland's abortion laws.

Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee

Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.

Vicar resigns in opposition to Oxford Diocese same-sex guidelines
Vicar resigns in opposition to Oxford Diocese same-sex guidelines

An Anglican vicar has announced his resignation after becoming increasingly at odds with the Diocese of Oxford's guidance on same-sex issues.

'I miss you beyond what my heart can stand' - Jarrid Wilson's wife Juli shares heartache over his suicide
'I miss you beyond what my heart can stand' - Jarrid Wilson's wife Juli shares heartache over his suicide

Juli Wilson has revealed her heartache over the death of her husband, pastor Jarrid Wilson, by suicide earlier this week.

My teachings 'damaged a lot of people', says Benny Hinn
My teachings 'damaged a lot of people', says Benny Hinn

After turning his back on the prosperity gospel, Benny Hinn has admitted that his teachings "damaged a lot of people".

Justin Welby warns against 'misuse of power' in visit to site of Indian massacre
Justin Welby warns against 'misuse of power' in visit to site of Indian massacre

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his shame and sorrow over the horrific massacre of men, women and children at Jallianwala Bagh, India, a hundred years ago.

Tributes pour in for pastor Jarrid Wilson after heartbreaking suicide
Tributes pour in for pastor Jarrid Wilson after heartbreaking suicide

Christians have been paying tribute to Harvest pastor Jarrid Wilson after he tragically took his own life on Monday night.

Pastor Jarrid Wilson tweeted about suicide before taking his own life
Pastor Jarrid Wilson tweeted about suicide before taking his own life

Pastor Jarrid Wilson had tweeted about suicide before he tragically took his own life on Monday evening.

Over a hundred church attacks in Syria since start of civil war

The long-running conflict in Syria is taking a terrible toll on the country's people but a new report reveals the tragic scale of the damage being done to its historic churches too.

Change to NI abortion laws will lead to 'complete and total legal chaos'
Change to NI abortion laws will lead to 'complete and total legal chaos'

Pro-life MPs have challenged drastic changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws that have been met with strong opposition in the province.

Megachurch pastor Jarrid Wilson dies by suicide after struggling with mental health
Megachurch pastor Jarrid Wilson dies by suicide after struggling with mental health

Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson, who served as the associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, has died with reports indicating that he committed suicide on Monday night. He passes away aged just 30 following a struggle with mental health issues.