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The Christian choice in the general election? Between Corbyn as John the Baptist and May as Deborah
The Christian choice in the general election? Between Corbyn as John the Baptist and May as Deborah

New Research shows how the majority of Christians will vote in the 2017 General Election taking place today, as well as some underlying viewpoints and values that they will take into consideration when casting their final vote.

The man who punched out demons: 6 things you should know about Smith Wigglesworth
The man who punched out demons: 6 things you should know about Smith Wigglesworth

Today is the birthday of Smith Wigglesworth, a revivalist healer and preacher who shaped much of early Pentecostalism. Beside his remarkable surname, here are six things you should know about Smith Wigglesworth.

Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?
Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?

Several verses in the Bible talk about the tearing of garments. But what was behind this custom?

The crucified creation: A Christian view on the climate crisis
The crucified creation: A Christian view on the climate crisis

Creation is being crucified. This crucified creation is groaning under the weight of sin and greed.

How do I know if I\'m really a Christian?
How do I know if I'm really a Christian?

There are an estimated 2.2 billion Christians and counting around the world, with different doctrines and practices – but what exactly makes a 'Christian'?

Down\'s Syndrome documentary among winners of prestigious awards celebrating UK\'s faith broadcasting
Down's Syndrome documentary among winners of prestigious awards celebrating UK's faith broadcasting

Yesterday saw the announcement of the winners of the 2017 Sandford St Martin Awards, which celebrate excellence in religious programming. The winners included Christian actress Sally Phillips' provocative documentary 'A World Without Down's Syndrome?'

Why thinking of your church as a family could be a really bad idea
Why thinking of your church as a family could be a really bad idea

A party? A spiritual paracetamol? That half-time inspirational pep talk? A pop concert? What could you liken your church to?

Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines
Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines

A Catholic bishop and a top ranking Muslim cleric has condemned the desecration of a cathedral and the destruction of its holy images by an Islamic group in Marawi, the Philippines.

Pray for us, say Qatar\'s Christians as crisis deepens
Pray for us, say Qatar's Christians as crisis deepens

The Qatar crisis is deepening – and Christians in the Middle Eastern nation are calling for prayer for their country.

How Europe\'s refugee camps are seeing migrants persecuted for their faith
How Europe's refugee camps are seeing migrants persecuted for their faith

Europe's refugees face harassment and persecution even in the camps that are meant to protect them, a conference at Brussels' European Parliament heard last week.

God, apes, and confused creationists: Why Christians can\'t make science the enemy
God, apes, and confused creationists: Why Christians can't make science the enemy

Thel discovery of mysterious fossilised bone fragments has divided the conservative Christian community, with Young Earth Creationists torn on what to say. Many are determined to defend the Bible, but are they missing the point?

UK heads to the polls: Archbishop of Canterbury urges people to vote \'with hope, generosity and commitment to common good\'
UK heads to the polls: Archbishop of Canterbury urges people to vote 'with hope, generosity and commitment to common good'

The Archbishop of Canterbury joined other religious groups and leaders in urging people to vote.

Scottish Episcopal Church faces landmark vote on gay marriage
Scottish Episcopal Church faces landmark vote on gay marriage

The Scottish Episcopal Church will today decide whether to legalise gay marriage in church, becoming the first British Anglican church to do so.

Do you have an \'emergency strategy\' for temptation?
Do you have an 'emergency strategy' for temptation?

When faced with temptation, what does the Bible tell Christians to do? Should Christians wait and pray for the strength to overcome their temptations, or should they flee from it as soon as possible?

Finding it tough to guard your heart?  Here is a word of encouragement for you
Finding it tough to guard your heart? Here is a word of encouragement for you

Everyone who's ever tried to guard their heart against all sorts of impurities and wrongs knows that it's not an easy thing to do. Why does the heart require much effort to guard?