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Gogglebox vicar says TV is better than sermons at getting people talking about God
Gogglebox vicar says TV is better than sermons at getting people talking about God

TV vicar Kate Bottley has suggested that her appearances on Gogglebox might be more effective at evangelisation than the traditional Sunday sermon.

Christian church website hacked by militant Islamist cyber terrorists
Christian church website hacked by militant Islamist cyber terrorists

Islamist terrorists have hacked a Christian church website with the statement: "We will conquer your Rome, break your crosses and enslave your women by the permission of Allah, the Exalted."

\'Justice must follow\' Hillsborough ruling, says Bishop of Liverpool
'Justice must follow' Hillsborough ruling, says Bishop of Liverpool

"Justice must follow" the Hillsborough jury's verdict the Bishop of Liverpool has said after the court ruled the 96 who died in a stadium crush in 1989 were unlawfully killed.

Uganda: Christian church attacked and \'unholy\' pigs slaughtered
Uganda: Christian church attacked and 'unholy' pigs slaughtered

Christians in a village in Uganda have in the last few days seen their pigs slaughtered and their church demolished.

Pakistan: Christian woman kidnapped, forced to marry and convert to Islam
Pakistan: Christian woman kidnapped, forced to marry and convert to Islam

A Christian woman in Pakistan has been kidnapped, forced to marry and convert to Islam, according to a leading human rights lawyer.

Islamist militants behead Canadian hostage John Ridsdel
Islamist militants behead Canadian hostage John Ridsdel

Islamist terrorists have beheaded the Canadian hostage John Ridsdel, 68.

Former bishop on Christian persecution in China: \'If we keep silent, we are accomplices\'
Former bishop on Christian persecution in China: 'If we keep silent, we are accomplices'

The retired Bishop of Hong Kong has urged China to end the persecution of Christians in the country, according to UCA news.

Christian author Jen Hatmaker calls for full inclusion of LGBT community in church
Christian author Jen Hatmaker calls for full inclusion of LGBT community in church

Bestselling Christian author Jen Hatmaker has called for Christians to welcome the LGBT community with open arms.

ISIS \'destroys historic church in Mosul\'
ISIS 'destroys historic church in Mosul'

ISIS has destroyed Mosul's famed Clock Church, one of the best-known churches that remained in the Iraqi city, according to Iraqi news reports.

North Carolina\'s bathroom law: Hateful bigotry or reasonable precaution?
North Carolina's bathroom law: Hateful bigotry or reasonable precaution?

It's an issue that has polarised opinion and had huge consequences for the state.

Watch Bono and Eugene Peterson\'s Psalms film, out today
Watch Bono and Eugene Peterson's Psalms film, out today

U2's lead singer Bono has today released his new short film Bono and Eugene Peterson: The Psalms.

Does the Bible need a good edit?
Does the Bible need a good edit?

Are there bits of the Bible we should cut out? Jo Swinney on whether the good book needs updating.

\'At least 8 children dead\' as Christian neighbourhoods attacked in Aleppo
'At least 8 children dead' as Christian neighbourhoods attacked in Aleppo

Christian and Kurdish neighbourhoods in Aleppo have come under attack and a number of children have been killed as Syria continues to struggle with intensified fighting, more than five years into its civil war.

Heartless Tories and refugee children: A lesson in lazy thinking
Heartless Tories and refugee children: A lesson in lazy thinking

The government refused to take 3,000 lone child refugees from Europe.

Joel Osteen says people can have peace even in the midst of storms: \'Turn that mess over to God\'
Joel Osteen says people can have peace even in the midst of storms: 'Turn that mess over to God'

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church says that people need to make a determined effort if they want to live in peace, because there are always several things happening in life that threaten it.

Christian singer Phil Wickham releases new album \'Children of God,\' containing worship anthem \'This Is Amazing Grace\'
Christian singer Phil Wickham releases new album 'Children of God,' containing worship anthem 'This Is Amazing Grace'

Contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Phil Wickham has just released on April 22 his latest full-length album called "Children of God," which contains the worship anthem "This Is Amazing Grace."