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The one argument that might make a hardline atheist stop and think...
Christianity works. We're used to the idea that individual testimonies are a strong witness to the truth and power of God. But so are larger scale episodes of forgiveness and grace.
Ted Cruz defends refusal to endorse Trump: I'm not a 'servile puppy dog'
Republican Senator and former presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has defended his decision not to endorse Donald Trump, saying today that he was not the candidate's "servile puppy dog" in a damaging rift at the party's convention ahead of the election on 8 November
Vietnam: More than 100 Christian pastors jailed, face being poisoned for trying to preach gospel
More than 100 Vietnamese Christian pastors have been locked up and are at risk of being poisoned for refusing to sign up to a central, official church, according to Christian Aid Mission.
School exclusions in England on the rise, especially among disadvantaged pupils
Latest statistics from the Department for Education show that the number of permanent exclusions across all state-funded primary, secondary and special schools has increased from 4,950 in 2013/14 to 5,800 in 2014/15
Corbyn lacks credibility to be Prime Minister, says leading Christian Labour MP
Jeremy Corbyn lacks the credibility and practical approach needed to be Prime Minister, Labour MP and chair of Christians of the Left Jonathan Reynolds told Christian Today.
China's Muslims under threat of religious persecution
China's president Xi Jinping, who has been accused of implementing draconian laws against religion since taking office in 2012, spoke directly to Chinese Muslims today â signifying a possible crackdown on a group that has so far avoided his harsh measures.
Church leaders provide sanctuary for victims of South Sudan's latest descent into violence
Up to 1,000 families sought sanctuary in the Anglican cathedral in the South Sudan capital of Juba as the country continues its descent into violence and bloodshed.
Calais 'jungle' swells to more than 7,000 for first time as nearly 50 new people arrive each day
As authorities in Calais threaten new evictions, charities working with the migrants predicted numbers could be as high as 10,000 by Christmas.
Mike Pence: the evangelical former Catholic who may yet save Donald Trump
The Republican Vice-Presidential candidate abandoned the Catholic Church to become an evangelical after he "gave my life to Jesus"
Rid our consecrations of this protester, supporters of women bishops urge the Church of England
Campaigners for women's ordination are calling on the Church of England to silence an objector who has interrupted the last four consecrations of women bishops.
How Big Sam manages for success: What the Church can learn from the new England football coach
The choice of Sam Allardyce is controversial. But what can the Church learn from his leadership style? Here are some lessons from his long managerial career.
Doctors who object to abortion face 'harassment and abuse', say MPs
Doctors who object to abortion are not promoted and face "harassment and abuse", a report by MPs revealed on Thursday.
7 scriptures on praising God through affliction
It seems that, in a Christian's life, problems will forever be a constant. God reminds us that in times of deepest trouble we can still put our faith in Jesus, knowing He has already won the battle.
3 ways we misunderstand worship
We are all divinely called by the one true God to be worshippers. It doesn't matter what you do or who you are, it's deeply wired into each and every human being to worship something or someone.
God delights in being your Saviour
Have you ever experienced a season where you're dragging your feet into a meeting, into church or even into your own household?
Priest who revived Sam Allardyce's career says he's been praying for 'brilliant' Big Sam
The Irish priest who gave the new England manager a job 25 years ago has spoken of his delight at the coach's appointment as England football manager and said "It's a great moment in my priesthood."