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'Gimmicks over gospel': Group draws flak for using tattoos, booze to raise funds for planting new church
A group that identifies itself under the banner of the so-called "Reformed Christianity" has drawn criticism from mainstream Christian leaders for its method of raising fundsâby offering tattoos to members and hosting a Bible conference featuring a beer flight, or a sampling of several beers for "taste presentation."
Emoji Bible: It's curious and fun, but it doesn't make God's Word come alive, says Biblica's Carl Moeller
It looks fun to read and could draw young people with its colours and images, but does the emoji Bible app a legitimate form of God's Word?
IJM human rights lawyer and client abducted in Nairobi
A human rights lawyer has been abducted in Kenya along with his client and a taxi driver after a court hearing in the capital.
Corbyn on Israel and ISIS: Why he should know better
Reports said Jeremy Corbyn had compared Israel to ISIS. Corbyn made his remarks at the launch on an inquiry into antisemitism in the Labour Party â after a string of incidents where Labour members have made offensive comments about Jewish people.
Egypt: Coptic Christian priest killed in 'hail of bullets' outside church
A Coptic Christian priest has been killed in "a hail of bullets" outside The Church of the Martyr of St George in Sinai, Egypt today.
Corbyn row overshadows Labour report into party antisemitism
The Labour Party is not overrun with anti-Semitism, but there is "too much clear evidence... of ignorant attitudes", according to an inquiry.
Brexit and the myth of progress: Mourning the passing of a 'peaceful' world
Is Brexit the end of the world? No. But to some it feels like it. Those who are upset at the result aren't simply expressing disappointment that their side lost or that a political decision went against them. They're mourning the passing of the world they grew up with.
South Africa: Megachurch pastor apologises for preaching 'racist' sermon
A South African megachurch pastor has apologised after preaching a sermon that implied that white people work harder than black people, following threats from Julius Malema.
Ultra-conservative Society of St Pius X accuses Pope Francis of causing Church 'painful confusion'
An ultra-conservative group of Catholic bishops has apparently abandoned efforts to reconcile with Rome, after accusing Pope Francis of causing 'painful confusion' on Wednesday.
Summer reading: A top 10 list for Christian growth
Here are my top 10 picks for recommended summer reading from some of the latest batch of books to hit the shelves.
Anti-Christian bias, the BBC and the problem of religious literacy
The latest target of those outraged by the trampling of their dreams is the BBC.
Evangelicals in the Church of England urge 'biblical' view on sexuality
Unity is being placed ahead of a shared commitment to biblical truth, evangelicals warn.
Imprisoned Chinese pastor: 'I'm grateful for what God has given me'
Pastor Li Guozhi, also known as Yang Hua, was arrested more than six months ago by Chinese authorities and is now being held in Nanming district.
Afghanistan: Taliban suicide attack kills up to 40
Two Taliban suicide bombers killed up to 40 police cadets and civilians and wounded another 40 in an attack on a military convoy outside Kabul.
I know you're not a racist. Now is the time to prove it.
There has marked increase in racist and xenophobic incidents following the Brexit vote. Time to act, says Chine McDonald.
Women who attend religious services five time less likely to commit suicide, study says
Researchers concluded that "frequent religious service attendance was associated with a significantly lower rate of suicide."