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Suspension of Parliament: Christians weigh in
Suspension of Parliament: Christians weigh in

The Church of Scotland has strongly criticised Boris Johnson's plans to suspend Parliament in a bid to force through a no deal Brexit.

12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won't renounce Christian faith
12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won't renounce Christian faith

A 12-year-old deaf girl in India has told Open Doors USA of how she was beaten by her father and brother for attending church.

Prosperity gospel makes people have 'false hope and fear', says Benny Hinn's nephew
Prosperity gospel makes people have 'false hope and fear', says Benny Hinn's nephew

Following the prosperity gospel leads people astray by causing them to have "false hope" and live in the fear that if they stop giving the preacher their money, they will not experience their miracle, says Costi Hinn.

UK's leaders 'must be honest about the costs' of a no-deal Brexit, say bishops
UK's leaders 'must be honest about the costs' of a no-deal Brexit, say bishops

In an unprecedented move, over two dozen Church of England bishops have issued a joint letter expressing their concerns about the potential cost of a no-deal Brexit.

Cuban government is 'constantly besieging' evangelicals, says Church leader
Cuban government is 'constantly besieging' evangelicals, says Church leader

Evangelicals in Cuba are coming under increasing pressure from the government following changes to the constitution earlier this year limiting the protection of religious groups.

Invitation to chair Brexit citizens' assembly is an 'unexpected privilege', says Justin Welby
Invitation to chair Brexit citizens' assembly is an 'unexpected privilege', says Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury has brushed off criticism about possibly heading up a new Citizens' Forum on Brexit, saying the invitation to chair the proposed assembly is an "unexpected privilege".

Belief in God is bottom of the list of priorities for Gen Z
Belief in God is bottom of the list of priorities for Gen Z

When it comes to what young Americans value most, religion trails far behind hard work, community and tolerance, according to new research.

Church leaders back calls for protection of free school meals after no-deal Brexit

Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, academics, charity representatives and Church leaders have come together to warn that the health of millions of children will be put at risk if the food supply to schools is not protected after a no-deal Brexit.

Christians in danger of 'elimination' in Burkina Faso, warns Church leader
Christians in danger of 'elimination' in Burkina Faso, warns Church leader

A Church leader in Burkina Faso is fearing the "elimination" of Christians from the country as attacks by Islamist extremists continue unabated.

The 'chosen one'?  'I was kidding,' says Trump
The 'chosen one'? 'I was kidding,' says Trump

Donald Trump tried to brush off comments that he was the "chosen one" to sort out trade talks with China.

Hong Kong is the 'new frontline in the battle against tyranny', says Christian human rights campaigner
Hong Kong is the 'new frontline in the battle against tyranny', says Christian human rights campaigner

Christian human rights campaigner Benedict Rogers has condemned the Hong Kong police's increasing heavy handedness after a 12-year-old was reportedly among the dozens of protesters detained during a day of violent clashes on Sunday.

Mark Oakley wins Michael Ramsay Prize with poetry book
Mark Oakley wins Michael Ramsay Prize with poetry book

The 2019 Michael Ramsay Prize for Theological Writing has been awarded to the Rev Canon Mark Oakley for his book, The Splash of Words: Believing in Poetry.

Amazon fires reflect global 'climate emergency', says Church leader
Amazon fires reflect global 'climate emergency', says Church leader

The fires raging in parts of the Amazon rainforest are symptomatic of a "climate emergency which does not know international boundaries", the Church of England's environmental official has said.

Pastor's moving request after #MeToo founder Alyssa Milano reveals she doesn't regret two abortions
Pastor's moving request after #MeToo founder Alyssa Milano reveals she doesn't regret two abortions

Actress and #MeToo founder Alyssa Milano was unashamed about having two abortions when she was in her twenties.

Doctors are 'confident' as Hillsong worship leader Chelsea Taylor recovers from brain aneurysm
Doctors are 'confident' as Hillsong worship leader Chelsea Taylor recovers from brain aneurysm

"Her results are incredible!" said Hillsong Creative pastor Cass Langton in an Instagram stories update.

'It was amazing being one of you, but I'm not any more,' says Hillsong's Marty Sampson
'It was amazing being one of you, but I'm not any more,' says Hillsong's Marty Sampson

After weeks of wrestling publicly with his faith, long-time Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson appears to have said goodbye to Christianity once and for all in an emotional Instagram update posted on Friday.