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Joseph Hartropp is Junior Staff Writer for Christian Today.
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Attempts to 'rebuild' Syria could do more harm than good, Oxfam warns
The future of war-torn Syria must start with a clear political solution and protection for refugees and detainees, humanitarian charity Oxfam has warned.
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'I loved drugs more than life itself': How Jesus transformed this former addict's life
A former drug addict whose life had spiralled destructively out of control has shared how he found salvation, hope and reconciliation through meeting Jesus.
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'I've seen the promised land': The last, legendary words of Martin Luther King
On this day in 1968, Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered an legendary address, known today as 'I've been to the mountaintop'. The following day, the Baptist minister and iconic activist was assassinated.
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The English villagers who dismembered and mutilated bodies of the dead - to prevent their resurrection
Some English medieval villagers would mutilate the bodies of the dead to stop them rising and haunting the living, according to a recent scientific study.
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Florida college reinstates student who clashed with Muslim prof over Crucifixion of Jesus
A Florida college has reinstated a student that it previously suspended for disagreeing with a Muslim professor about the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Trump wants to let pastors endorse politicians, but most evangelical leaders don't want to
A recent survey of evangelical pastors suggests that most aren't interested in endorsing politicians from the pulpit – despite President Trump's enthusiastic promise to allow them to do so.
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Jailed Christian pastor in China is 'rapidly deteriorating'
A jailed Christian pastor in China is in increasingly critical condition and reports negligent treatment by his captors.
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Jailed Pakistani Christians offered freedom if they convert to Islam
Christians in Pakistan who are on trial for murder have been told by a prosecutor they could be acquitted if they renounce their faith and convert to Islam.
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Church minibus crash leaves 13 dead, congregation in mourning
A fatal crash involving a church minibus and a truck in Texas has claimed 13 lives.
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Evangelical Christian Mike Pence won't eat alone with any woman other than his wife
Evangelical Christian Vice President Mike Pence reportedly refuses to eat dinner alone with any woman other than his wife, Karen. A profile piece on Mrs Pence also described her as the Vice President's 'prayer warrior' and a passionate Trump supporter.
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The profound Christian faith of Vincent van Gogh
Today is the birthday of the legendary artist Vincent van Gogh. The artist is beloved for his unique, rich and vibrant style – and remembered as a misunderstood genius whose life ended in tragedy. What many may miss is that behind his masterful art and complex life was a committed Christian faith.
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Pakistani Christian killed in the street had refused to work on a Sunday
A young Christian in Pakistan was shot and killed in the street allegedly for refusing the demands of an influential Muslim.
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US pastor charged for 'illegal' Bible study in Russia appeals to European Court of Human Rights
A US Baptist pastor found guilty of 'conducting illegal missionary activities' in Russia has taken his case to the European Court of Human Rights.
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Tribes, tensions and gay marriage: What's the future for the Church of England?
It's no secret that the Church of England has been in turmoil of late. Internal tensions over passionately held positions on human sexuality and church leadership have dominated ecclesial news. Can 'good disagreement' in the broad church prevail, or will persisting division provoke a painful divorce?
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'Love divine, all loves excelling': 7 inspiring hymns by Charles Wesley
The legendary poet, pastor and co-founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley, died on this day in 1788. He is arguably the greatest hymn-writer in Christian history – here are seven of his greatest hymns.
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Christians call for end to India's forced conversion laws
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Learning from the African Church's extraordinary success
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New Christian film removes obstacles for deaf people
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Before St George – the story of England's original patron saint