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What kills intimacy in marriage? Smartphones, romance novels and not wearing your wedding ring, suggests one expert
XXX Church, a website dedicated to helping people deal with their porn and sex addiction has just shared its list of "intimacy killers" in marriage, and urged people to do their best to avoid these or get rid of them.
Ireland's same-sex marriage referendum: What you need to know
A vote is set to take place in the Republic of Ireland next week, giving citizens the opportunity to decide if same-sex marriage should be legalised.
This new Bible tool could revolutionise scripture reading across the world
Tyndale House's STEP Bible has the potential to be a game-changer for students.
South Sudan: New 'potentially catastrophic' bill threatens to restrict aid
Almost five million South Sudanese people are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, but NGOs working in the region fear they could be crippled by a bill passed on Tuesday.
Three things we get wrong about the Ascension
Nervousness about its perceived difficulty shouldn't make preachers reluctant to engage with a profoundly important doctrine.
Somebody collected Christian tweets about the Nepal earthquake and it makes for awkward reading...
There are some who put #praying to good use, but too often the tweet is more about salving our conscience than entering into meaningful intercession for the broken-hearted.
UK church leaders urge David Cameron to review benefit sanctions
Four denominations also urge help for Syria and a fresh focus on religious freedom.
Vatican to recognise Palestinian state in new treaty
The Vatican concluded its first treaty that formally recognises the State of Palestine, a move that gives legal weight to the Holy See's years-long recognition and that drew fast criticism from supporters of Israel.
King James 'She Bible' worth £50k found in village church
A King James "She Bible" dating from 1611 and worth £50,000 has been discovered in a village church in Lancashire.
US Senate calls for release of pastor Saeed Abedini
The US Senate has called for the release of American detainees including pastor Saeed Abedini, a convert to Christianity from Islam.
A Farewell to Ned? The Simpsons' greatest Flanders moments
Following the announcement that Harry Shearer is leaving the Simpsons, Martin Saunders looks at some highlights from his best character.
Why doesn't the Holy Spirit do anything to me?
When everyone else is slain in the spirit and you're standing there with your hands in your pockets...
North Korea executes defence chief with anti-aircraft gun
Hyon Yong Chol was accused of showing disrespect to Kim Jong Un by falling asleep in meetings.
Yemen crisis: Conditions in Aden are 'terrible', says Anglican bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf says there are scarcities of basic commodities and widespread destruction.
Taliban attack on Kabul guest house leaves at least five dead
An American and two Indians were among those confirmed killed in the brutal assault.
Churches use AD:The Bible Continues in Bible study sessions
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's spinoff miniseries A.D: The Bible Continues may not be performing as well its predecessor in terms of ratings, but it has managed to make its own mark on the Christian community.