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  'Passion of the Christ' sequel 'Resurrection' set to begin filming this spring

  Jeannie Law | Thu 12 Jan 2023 6:09 GMT

  The sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" is set to begin filming this spring and will depict the days immediately following Christ's crucifixion.

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  'Majesty' songwriter dies at 88

  Michael Gryboski | Wed 11 Jan 2023 6:10 GMT

  Jack W. Hayford, a prominent pastor, author, seminary chancellor and the man who wrote the popular contemporary Christian worship song "Majesty," has died at the age of 88.

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  Early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising

  Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III | Sat 24 Dec 2022 11:17 GMT

  The idea of the divine participating in the conception of a child destined for greatness wouldn't have seemed so unusual to an ancient audience.

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  How sacred music enchants the secular world

  Jacob Lupfer | Sat 24 Dec 2022 11:16 GMT

  We may notice it more at Christmastime or at the movies, but sacred choral music has the power to move all of us, religious or secular, just about any time.

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  The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

  Troy Bickham | Fri 23 Dec 2022 8:49 GMT

  The modern Christmas tree is a universal symbol that carries meanings both religious and secular. Adorned with lights, they promote hope and offer brightness in literally the darkest time of year for half of the world.

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  Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Dec 2022 8:21 GMT

  Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.

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  Amy Grant criticised over plan to host niece's lesbian wedding

  Samantha Kamman | Tue 20 Dec 2022 8:21 GMT

  The Rev. Franklin Graham criticized contemporary Christian music star Amy Grant after she and her husband announced their plans to host a same-sex wedding for their niece at their farm, denouncing homosexuality as a sin.

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  Watch out for the sheep: live animals bring spectacle and humour to Nativity scenes

  Bob Smietana | Sat 17 Dec 2022 8:42 GMT

  Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.

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  Johnny Cash's Christian faith was 'everything', says son

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Sat 3 Dec 2022 7:09 GMT

  "His faith was what was important to him, and it's the truth," said John Carter-Cash.

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  Free Christmas Nativity movie showing in UK cinemas

  Anthony Baxter | Sat 26 Nov 2022 10:43 GMT

  Turning Point said it wanted to bring the Nativity story to life "particularly for the growing number of people across the UK who have little or no understanding of why Christmas is celebrated at all".

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  What is in a name?

  Wale Hudson-Roberts | Mon 14 Nov 2022 9:28 GMT

  How should the theology of names influence our relationships with God, our self and others?