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Manchester United On A Par With Religion, Says Sporting Director
Manchester United On A Par With Religion, Says Sporting Director

Manchester United "is akin to religion", the club's sporting director has claimed.

Even In the Devastation Of Iraq, Christians Are Setting Up New Businesses And Starting Over
Even In the Devastation Of Iraq, Christians Are Setting Up New Businesses And Starting Over

How the Christian persecution charity Open Doors is helping victims of the war in Iraq rebuild their lives.

Trump And The Middle East: Are There Any Signs Of Hope?
Trump And The Middle East: Are There Any Signs Of Hope?

On paper at least, the signs of peace in the Middle East remain as elusive as ever.

Trial Resumes Of Christian Pastors In Sudan Facing Death Penalty
Trial Resumes Of Christian Pastors In Sudan Facing Death Penalty

There is "cautious" optimism about the fate of the pastors facing the death penalty for allegedly "spying" and for claiming that Christians are persecuted in Sudan.

The Light Between Oceans: Why It Left Me In Pieces

Krish Kandiah's spoiler-free reflections on The Light Between Oceans, which hits cinemas this week.

Donald Trump Is Going To Be President And Yes, The World Is Coming To An End
Donald Trump Is Going To Be President And Yes, The World Is Coming To An End

Donald Trump will be America's next president, and yes, the world is coming to an end. The "last days" are upon us, but don't worry, they have been for a while.

Evangelicals And The Supreme Court: Why It May Have Swung The Election
Evangelicals And The Supreme Court: Why It May Have Swung The Election

"My greatest concern for our country is the direction of the Supreme Court. If there is one reason to vote, this is it."

Did These Evangelical Leaders Exalt Donald Trump Over Jesus?
Did These Evangelical Leaders Exalt Donald Trump Over Jesus?

Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo have spoken out against Christian leaders in the United States who they claim chose to exalt Donald Trump over Jesus.

How Can I Find Calm In This Sea Of Troubles? Archbishop Welby Reflects On Jesus\' Words
How Can I Find Calm In This Sea Of Troubles? Archbishop Welby Reflects On Jesus' Words

Christians can seek to be "calm and peace" in a world coming to terms with the result of the US election, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.

Bethel Church\'s Bill Johnson: Why I Voted For Trump
Bethel Church's Bill Johnson: Why I Voted For Trump

The senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California, has announced that he voted for president-elect Donald Trump in Tuesday's US election.

Russian Orthodox Church Welcomes Trump Victory, Blasts Obama\'s Foreign Policy
Russian Orthodox Church Welcomes Trump Victory, Blasts Obama's Foreign Policy

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church's external relations department has said the election of Donald Trump as US president "gives hope for improvement of the entire system of international relations".

China Cracks down On Children Attending Church
China Cracks down On Children Attending Church

According to Texas-based watchdog China Aid, authorities in Zhejiang province have begun setting up community cultural centres and holding child-friendly activities at weekends to attract young people, "eliminating the problem of them attending church".

\'God Wants Me To Be Here Till The End\': Aleppo Pastor Reports Muslim Conversions As War Continues
'God Wants Me To Be Here Till The End': Aleppo Pastor Reports Muslim Conversions As War Continues

Many Christians have been forced to flee Aleppo as the violent conflict in Syria continues. However, one pastor is convinced he must stay, and speaks of renewed faith and many new conversions.

Christians Dismayed As Colorado Votes To Legalise Assisted Suicide
Christians Dismayed As Colorado Votes To Legalise Assisted Suicide

Catholics in Colorado have reacted with dismay after the state voted to legalise assisted suicide.

Is Donald Trump About To Row Back On Plan To Ban Muslim Immigration?
Is Donald Trump About To Row Back On Plan To Ban Muslim Immigration?

Signs that Donald Trump is taking steps to a more reconciliatory approach to Muslims are emerging from his team in the wake of victory.

Modern Society Has \'Destroyed\' Family Bonds And Community Life, Says Former Archbishop
Modern Society Has 'Destroyed' Family Bonds And Community Life, Says Former Archbishop

Old patterns of family life were "hollowed out" as communities became scattered by improved modes of transport and new career patterns, said Lord Carey on Wednesday.