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Joseph Hartropp is Junior Staff Writer for Christian Today.
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Priest stabbed in church 'hate crime' says God's providence saved his life
The Indian priest who was stabbed in during a Sunday service says that God's providence and priestly garments saved his life.
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Historic Lincoln Cathedral to switch off lights and 'go dark' for Earth Hour 2017
Britain's Lincoln Cathedral will turn off its lights and 'go dark' later this week in a bid to raise awareness of climate change.
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The 'Fifth Evangelist': the Christian legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach
Today is the birthday of legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He was also a committed Christian who dedicated his work 'To the greater glory of God'.
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Faith in the Fire: 7 quotes from Reformation icon Thomas Cramner
On this day in 1556, English Reformer and wordsmith Thomas Cramner was burned alive. To his dying breath, Cramner knew the weight of words. Here are 7 of his best quotes.
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Priest terrorises child in North Korean anti-Christian propaganda
A video allegedly showing anti-Christian propaganda broadcast on North Korean state TV has been shared online.
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Pope Francis seeks forgiveness for Church's 'sins and failings' in Rwandan genocide
Pope Francis has asked for forgiveness for the 'sins and failings of the Church and its members' during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He said the violence had 'disfigured the face' of the Church.
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Why does this blogger say, 'I don't tell people that I'm a Christian'?
In the once deeply religious Britain, it was atheists and the irreligious who feared the judgement of God-fearing believers. Now, in a post-religious nation, is it the religious who fear the judgement of the secular? A Christian blogger writing for the Metro says she now refrains from mentioning her faith to others.
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Are science and religion in conflict? Isaac Newton didn't think so
Are God and science at war? It's a popular conception in modern culture, but one that would have been strongly denied by the man at the heart of the scientific revolution: Isaac Newton. Who was he?
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1400-year-old coins stashed by Christians fleeing persecution found near Jerusalem
A stashed collection of ancient bronze coins that may have belonged to Christians fleeing invading Persian forces has been found on the highway to Jerusalem in an archaeological dig.
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#StPatricksDay: was the Irish saint an accidental heretic?
St Patrick is famously associated with the shamrock, which he allegedly used to explain the doctrine of the Trinity. But was Patrick an accidental heretic?
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Was St Patrick married? This folklore researcher thinks so
New research suggests Ireland's beloved patron saint, St Patrick, actually had a wife.
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How Martin Luther transformed the Church – and the world
Many may have heard of Martin Luther, but would struggle to say much about his legacy. Others may be sure they know the man, but they may have got him wrong. Christian Today spoke with journalist Peter Stanford about why Luther is more radical than we realise.
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Christians denied vital aid as famine sweeps sub-Saharan Africa
Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa are being denied access to vital aid as a famine affecting millions sweeps across the region.
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'The migrant is a gift': Mexican bishops launch campaign defying Trump's immigration policy
Mexican bishops have launched a campaign titled 'the migrant is a gift' on social media, in defiance of the immigration policies of President Trump.
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Pakistani Christian asylum seekers face pressure to leave Thailand
The Thai government is planning to cancel bail for all of Bangkok's male asylum seekers, forcing them - including many Christians - to move to detention centres immediately.
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