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The oldest person in the world is a Jamaican, church-loving Christian aged 117
The oldest person in the world is a Jamaican, church-loving Christian aged 117. Violet Mosse-Brown, born March 10, 1900, said that her faith, commitment to the church and respect for family have helped her live so long.

What do we know about the Pharisees and Sadducees?
We know the Pharisees were a group of over-zealous religious people who opposed Jesus and His claims to being the Son of God, but who exactly were they and what did they believe?

Growing majority of Americans do not trust Trump to keep his promises, new poll finds
A growing majority of Americans no longer trust President Donald Trump to keep his promises, a new poll by Gallup has revealed.

'Atheists in the closet': New study suggests US could have twice as many non-believers as previously assumed
There may be more than twice as many atheists in the US than previous studies have found, according to a new study which takes into account people's tendency to lie about whether they believe in God.

Bear Grylls: It would be 'amazing' to adventure with Donald Trump
The popular adventurer and evangelical Christian is optimistic about young people and future adventures, and said it would be 'amazing' to take President Trump to a desert island.

Canadian church celebrates Easter by hiring helicopter to drop 45,000 chocolate eggs
A Christian charity in Canada hired a helicopter this Easter to drop 45,000 chocolate eggs to children waiting below.

The surprising theology of Broadchurch: What we learn from its final sermon
Last night saw the final episode of the 'final chapter' of ITV's thrilling crime-drama Broadchurch. The show's final moments saw a packed church and a poignant quote from the Bible, concluding a story that has wrestled with profoundly Christian ideas.

Church of Scotland signals openness to gay weddings but seeks 'mutual flourishing' with conservatives
The Church of Scotland will issue a formal apology to gay people for its 'history of discrimination' in a landmark report that opens the door for same-sex weddings in church.
Analysis: Fresh start for all parties as PM produces an Easter shock at Westminster
Westminster cynics got the shock of the year this morning when it became clear that the Prime Minister, Theresa May was calling a snap general election on June 8.

Saeed Abedini hits out at critics again in latest Facebook post
Saeed Abedini, the controversial Iranian pastor imprisoned for his faith and later released, has launched another stinging Facebook attack on his opponents, including Franklin Graham.
General Election on June 8 as Prime Minister announces vote
The Prime Minister has announced her desire to call a general election on June 8.

Evangelical Christians in India lament church truck crash that killed 16 and injured 50
Evangelical Christians in India are in mourning following a fatal traffic accident in which 16 Christians were killed and over 50 injured.

Inquiry begins into sainthood for Jacques Hamel, killed while celebrating Mass last year
A formal inquiry has begun into the cause for beatification of the French priest Fr Jacques Hamel, who was killed last July while celebrating Mass.

Is suicide a sin? And is it forgivable?
There's no simple 'yes' or 'no' answer to this question

Rory Feek shares how he and late wife Joey kept their faith in God even when her music career didn't take off
Joey didn't have the success she was hoping for as a solo artist but despite the huge disappointment, she never lost trust in God's plan for her life.

Selena Gomez is closer to her church friends than the Hollywood crowd these days
"I think 17 people have my phone number right now. Maybe two are famous," Gomez said.