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'A Heavenly-Minded Man': The Legacy Of George Fox And The Quakers
Today marks the anniversary of the death of George Fox, the founder of The Quakers. But who was he, and what are the Quakers about?

French Evangelicals Defy Decline - Open A New Church Every 10 Days
Evangelicalism in France is on the rise, a study by the National Council of Evangelicals in France (CNEF) has found.

Abuse After Cathedral's Quran Reading Prompts Police Investigation
Offensive comments directed at St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, have prompted a police investigation after the Quran was read at a service last week.

The 6 Religious Leaders Who Will Pray At Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump has chosen the largest group of clergy and religious leaders to pray and speak at his inauguration next week.

England Has One, America Never Has. Is A State Church A Good Idea?
Should we have an official state Church? What does it mean for the Christian faith?

Who Are The Stars That Will - And Won't - Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration?
No incoming President has had as many stars refuse to take part in the Inauguration as Donald Trump.

Could We See An End To Pakistan's Notorious Blasphemy Laws?
Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws are set to be debated by a Senate committee after years of criticism over their misuse.

Don't Lament The Differences Between Black And White Christians â Celebrate Them
As Americans prepare for Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, a new study asks why "lingering divisions" still exist along racial lines in the Church.

Missing Mexican Priest Found Dead â Another Martyr To Drugs Cartels?
A priest in northern Mexico missing since January 3 has been found dead.

Algerian Christian Gets Year In Jail For Facebook Post
An Algerian Christian has been sentenced to a year in jail for a post he made on Facebook, allegedly 'insulting Islam'.

'We Want Real Change': Gay Lobby Groups Join Forces To Fight For LGBT Inclusion In The Church
The fight for LGBT inclusion across the UK Church is to get a boost as two groups that have for decades lobbied for change merge.

'Extremist' Franklin Graham Must Not Pray At Inauguration, Trump's Team Told
Franklin Graham must be removed from Donald Trump's inauguration line up, the US' largest Muslim civil rights group said on Thursday.

Church Of Sweden Is Losing Members At A Record Rate
A record number of people are leaving the Church of Sweden, according to new figures.

She Saved Hundreds Of Twins From Being Murdered. Who Was Mary Slessor?
Just over 100 years ago today, a great woman of God died of fever in a remote village in Nigeria.

Iraq Forces Advance On Second Mosul Bridge In Battle To Retake City
Iraqi special forces pushed forward to reach a second bridge that links eastern Mosul to the city's west, which is still fully controlled by Islamic State, a military statement said on Friday.

Here's Why Your Breakthroughs Are Probably Not Happening
Sometimes out of fear, some Christians would prefer living in the known and familiar setting. But God is calling us to believe and to push the boundaries of probability and watch as breakthrough happens. Breakthrough is to be our "normal."