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First Christian convert in tribe that killed Jim Elliot and four other missionaries dies
First Christian convert in tribe that killed Jim Elliot and four other missionaries dies

Dayuma Caento, the first Christian member of the Waodani tribe in Ecuador – a group made famous for killing Jim Elliot and four other missionaries in 1956 – has died, aged around 80.

David Cameron urged to raise blasphemy law concerns with Pakistan
David Cameron urged to raise blasphemy law concerns with Pakistan

The British Prime Minister reportedly promised to raise the issue in talks with the country where blasphemy is punishable by death

Heart bleed bug update: Smartphones running on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 affected
Heart bleed bug update: Smartphones running on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 affected

Jelly Bean, the most popular version of Android, was originally released in July 2012. There were several versions released through October 2013, extending from 4.1 to 4.3.1. Only version 4.1.1 is vulnerable to Heartbleed, and "patching information" is being distributed to wireless carriers and phone manufacturers. Android software update responsibilities are passed to these Android partners, slowing down the process.

Is the internet making us lose our religion?
Is the internet making us lose our religion?

A new study suggests that internet use can be correlated with declining religious affiliation in the US. But in this case, does correlation really imply causation?

Rick Warren: Look to the cross, we can\'t find the answer anywhere else
Rick Warren: Look to the cross, we can't find the answer anywhere else

Ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations, megapastor Rick Warren has released a short video in which he shares the hope that the resurrection brings and the way his faith has helped him to deal with grief

The Gospel is more than just good advice
The Gospel is more than just good advice

If you follow Toy Story, you'll be aware there has been some speculation about the identity of Andy's mother lately. Jesus may have lived and died some 2,000 years ago but the theorising continues. Regardless of what people may think about him, Jesus was always sure of who he was

Don\'t be held by the past, but look to the future: Bishop\'s comforting words to former mining community
Don't be held by the past, but look to the future: Bishop's comforting words to former mining community

Bishop Paul Butler leads service marking 30 years since closure of Bearpit Colliery

Monastery on traditional site of the burning bush is under threat
Monastery on traditional site of the burning bush is under threat

An Egyptian monastery traditionally believed to be built on the site of the burning bush is under threat.

Pentecost 2014: The Biggest Birthday Party Ever
Pentecost 2014: The Biggest Birthday Party Ever

"Jesus was a master at turning everyday situations that people could relate to into creative illustrations of faith" and Share Jesus International is encouraging churches across the UK to do the same.

Abortion and infanticide are \'unspeakable crimes\', says Pope
Abortion and infanticide are 'unspeakable crimes', says Pope

Pope Francis, in what his strongest comments on the issue to date, has condemned abortion and infanticide as "unspeakable crimes"

Religious programmes shouldn\'t just be at Easter and Christmas, says Welby
Religious programmes shouldn't just be at Easter and Christmas, says Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is calling for more religious broadcasting all year round.

UK church holds first gay wedding
UK church holds first gay wedding

As the same-sex marriage debate intensifies, a lesbian couple from Dorset have said their vows in a ceremony thought to be the first to be held in a UK church on Saturday.

Nigeria: Christians and Muslims join hands in defiance of Boko Haram attacks
Nigeria: Christians and Muslims join hands in defiance of Boko Haram attacks

Around 50 Muslim leaders attended a service of peace at a church in Kaduna, one of the areas in Nigeria being targeted by Islamist militants

Leukemia sufferer testifies to \'abundant\' life in God: \'He is enough\'
Leukemia sufferer testifies to 'abundant' life in God: 'He is enough'

Nathan Shroer sadly died of leukemia last November but not before he had the chance to share his powerful testimony of faith, hope and transformation in God with the world

William Lane Craig explains Christian thinking to atheists: \'Faith is not a way of knowing, it is a way of trusting\'
William Lane Craig explains Christian thinking to atheists: 'Faith is not a way of knowing, it is a way of trusting'

Christian apologist William Lane Craig reflects on a common mistake atheists make in how they view faith

Derrick Gordon Westboro Baptist Church Gay Rally to Be Counter-Protested By UMass
Derrick Gordon Westboro Baptist Church Gay Rally to Be Counter-Protested By UMass

Westboro Baptist Church announced plans to rally against UMass' gay athlete, Derrick Gordon on Wednesday.