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US church offers AR-15 assault rifles as raffle prizes less than week after Las Vegas shooting
A US church is facing criticism after it offered two semi-automatic assault rifles as a raffle prize less than a week after America was hit by the worst mass shooting in its modern history.
USCIRF delegation visits imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson, slams Turkey for 'fabricated' charges
A delegation from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has visited Andrew Brunson, the American missionary pastor detained by Turkey on charges of trying to overthrow the government.
Conservative Anglican leader breaks ranks: 'We are not walking together'
A conservative Anglican leader has broken ranks to launch an attack on fellow Church heads around the world, saying 'you have to either be a relativist, pluralist or there's no place for you' in the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Oxford College bans Christian Union from freshers fair
An Oxford University Christian Union has been banned from its college freshers' fair after the religion was branded 'damaging' and 'an excuse for homophobia and neo-colonialism'.
Church leaders join appeal for desperate Rohingya refugees
Britain's faith leaders have urged Christians, Muslims and people of all faiths to support the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for people fleeing Myanmar.
Russian mercenaries martyred by ISIS after refusing to recant Christian faith
Two Russian mercenaries are believed to have been killed by ISIS after refusing to recant their faith and become Muslim.
Where is kidnapped Pastor Raymond Koh?
No one has been held to account, and there are fears the kidnappings mark a new level of violent intolerance in the Muslim-majority country.
In a world of false preachers, how do I know which preacher to listen to?
Christians need to develop strong discernment in order to avoid misleading teachings that will lead them astray. Here are some things to look for in a leader we should listen to.
Anglican Diocese of Sydney donates $1 million to 'no' campaign in same-sex marriage poll
The Anglican Diocese of Sydney has donated $1 million to fund the campaign against same-sex marriage in Australia.
Feel like you're so far away from God? Here's a message for you
Have you ever felt so far away from God? Like, you used to hear Him, feel Him, and stay in His presence at all times, but now you don't? If that sounds like you, I have something to share with you.
Having trouble desiring the right things? Here's what God wants you to do
After we give our lives to Christ, we need to desire the things that please God. But sometimes that can be easier said than done.
One way God uses your spouse to change you
While God gave us life in and through Christ alone, He uses our spouses to help us live the life we were meant to live.
When you're down, here's the one thing needed for God to lift you up
We all want to be great, but the Christian way requires something different from us than what the world asks.
Franklin Graham offers 'three cheers' for Mike Pence's NFL walkout
Franklin Graham is praising Mike Pence's publicity stunt that saw the Vice President and his wife walk out of an NFL game after several players knelt during the national anthem in silent protest at police violence against black people.
The Baptist hero who survived prison for the 'damnable doctrine' of infant baptism
Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) was a great English Baptist hero, who on this day in 1664 was tried by Lord Chief Justice Hyde for his heretical opinions.
Bishop George Bell review to criticise Church's handling â reports
Bishop George Bell's reputation could be restored after an official review in the Church's handling of abuse allegations is expected to be critical of how the CofE handled the case.