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Pakistani Christian Woman Raped, Forced To Marry And Convert To Islam Says She 'Prays For Freedom'
A Pakistani Christian woman who was forcibly married, converted, abused and raped by her Muslim employer has spoken about her experience and how she wishes to be freed from her forced marriage.
The Spiritual Benefits Of 'Liquid Bread': How These Monks Took Up Beer For Lent
Back in the 1600s, a certain group of Catholic monks took it up in a big way during this season of fasting, by shunning solids and relying instead on 'liquid bread': otherwise known as beer.
Buried Alive For Three Days: Christian Drugs Worker Speaks From Beyond The Grave
John Edwards, 61, is a former drug addict and alcoholic who has devoted his life to helping others with the conditions following what he describes as 'an incredible encounter with God' 27 years ago.
Russian Orthodox Lent Has Started, But Most Russians Won't Be Giving Anything Up
Only a quarter of Russians will keep the Orthodox season of Lent, a poll has found, despite the rising profile and influence of the Russian Orthodox Church.
10 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Memorise
What does it mean for Christians to bind God's words to our hearts?
Splits Among Bishops Over Brexit Exposed By Lords Vote
Bishops who voted in the House of Lords, several of them heavyweights, were divided on an amendment to the Government's legislation triggering article 50 in order to press ahead with Brexit.
Advancing Years, Declining Powers: Does Dark, Violent 'Logan' Have A Message For The Church?
Logan, James Mangold's distinct new chapter in the long-running X-Men franchise, is hardly suitable entertainment for a pastor's retreat or a church weekend away. But if you can look past the blood and bad language, it's arguably one of the most thematically-interesting films around
Islam Will Surpass Christianity As World's Largest Religion By 2070, Pew Predicts
Islam is the fasting growing religion in the world, and will be the largest in the world by 2070, new research suggests.
Five Christians Jailed In Ongoing Chinese Crackdown
Five Chinese Christians are being jailed for buying and selling Bible devotionals in an ongoing state crackdown on religious freedom.
Beauty And The Beast Features Disney's First Official Gay Moment
In the Beauty and the Beast remake, LeFou, played by Josh Gad who voiced Olaf in Frozen, appears to be in love with Gaston, played by Luke Evans of Fast and Furious.
Does Trump Believe Islam Is Really A Religion? Adviser Ducks The Question
A deputy assistant to President Donald Trump has refused to say whether Trump believes Islam is a religion.
Indian Clergyman's Anti-Women Rant Goes Viral
A video of an Indian clergyman is causing controversy after it went viral, appearing to show him suggesting women should be "drowned in the depths of the sea".
Women And Child Migrants Subjected To 'Terrifying' Sexual Abuse While Trying To Cross Into Europe
Driven from their African homes by extreme poverty, thousands of migrant women and children are pushing ahead in their journey of hope to Europe despite the horrors that await them along the way.
Sudan Has 'Declared War Against Christians' To Stop Them From Leading Muslims To Christ, Says Pastor
The Sudanese government has not officially announced it. However, a pastor who was once wrongfully imprisoned in the country has revealed that Khartoum has virtually "declared war against Christians."
Christians Handed 7-Year Imprisonment In China For Buying And Selling 'Forbidden Devotional Books'
In China, buying or selling Christian reading materials could be enough ground to land believers in jail.
Fresh Battle Over Abortion Decriminalisation Looms In Parliament
A fresh battle over abortion is looming in Parliament with an attempt to allow terminations right up to birth for any reason.