Joseph Hartropp
It's US Independence Day â but what makes America 'great'?
Trump has promised to 'Make America Great Again': a new survey puts the question to the people: 'What makes America great?'
US Christians face surge in hostility for views on sexuality, study says
Christians in the US have seen a 'growing threat' to their religious liberty in recent years, according to a conservative Christian study that found a 114 per cent spike in hostility toward the views of the faith group on sexuality.
Facebook rejects call for a 'crucifix' emoji from Christian protesting LGBTQ Pride flag
Facebook has said it is not working on a Christian crucifix emoji after a high-profile Facebook post called for one, in response to the social media giant's LGBT Pride emoji.
Jerry Falwell Jr praises Trump's Twitter attacks, calls president 'a bold leader willing to speak his mind'
Leading evangelical and Trump supporter Jerry Falwell Jr has defended the president's Twitter attacks against his opponents, calling him 'a bold leader who's willing to speak his mind'.
Germany approves same-sex marriage in historic bill opposed by Christian chancellor Angela Merkel
The German parliament approved the legalisation of same-sex marriage on Friday in an historic, contested move. Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel voted against the bill, saying she personally felt marriage should be between a man and a woman.
Need to refresh your heart towards the Bible? 6 creative new ways to read Scripture
Sometimes we can lose our spark for reading the Bible. Perhaps reading Scripture feels like it has turned into a chore? Here are six new ways to read the Bible.
More beer, less booty: The perilous pressures of Bible translation
Translating the Bible isn't easy. Just ask the team of scholars behind the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, the most widely read contemporary English translation of Scripture.
Christian musician raises $300,000 for bandmate who lost wife in tragic childbirth death
Christian musician Josh Wilson has raised more than $300,000 in two days in support of his bandmate Nathan, whose wife died soon after giving birth to their daughter.
The future of faith: 5 tech upgrades your church needs today
The world is advancing now more than ever, is the Church keeping up? Here are 5 tech upgrades you church needs to stay #relevant.
Megapastor John MacArthur says 'no one is gay', compares homosexuality to adultery
The influential Christian megapastor John MacArthur has said that 'no one is gay', comparing homosexuality to robbery or adultery and arguing that no one person is 'hardwired' with such a disposition.
Top papal advisor Cardinal Pell takes leave following abuse charges
Cardinal George Pell â a key papal advisor and the most senior figure in the Australian Catholic Church â has been charged over historic allegations of child sex abuse.
Ten Commandments tablet in Arkansas stokes controversy â then driver smashes it to pieces
A much-contested stone monument inscribed with the Bible's Ten Commandments at the Arkansas state capitol was smashed to pieces after a vehicle drove into it this morning, less than 24 hours after it was erected.
The bishop who battled heretics: 9 quotes from Church Father Irenaeus of Lyon
Today is the feast day of the ancient Christian bishop, apologist and Church Father Irenaeus of Lyon. Who was he?
Americans still put family first - but is advancing technology a threat?
When ranking life priorities, studies suggest most Americans still put their family first. But in a time of shifting values and emerging technology shaping modern life, is the family at risk?
Wiltshire church vicar condemns 'disgraceful' barbecue atop 200-year old grave
Controversy was stirred at the weekend when a 200-year-old gravestone at an English church was used for a barbecue; the church vicar called it 'disgraceful'.
Christian legal group backs Trump's travel ban: warns of terror threat to America
A conservative Christian legal advocacy group has announced its support of Donald Trump's travel ban, which was yesterday partially reinstated by the US Supreme Court. The group highlighted the need to combat foreign terror threats.