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Justin Bieber worships with Pastor Judah Smith and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at Seattle\'s City Church
Justin Bieber worships with Pastor Judah Smith and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at Seattle's City Church

The pop superstar tweeted yesterday that he enjoyed the church service, and included a photo of himself, City Church Pastor Judah Smith, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, and several children at bowling alley Lucky Strike. He captioned the photo: "Blessed to hear one of the best @judahsmith speak today about our Lord in church today. #JesusIs"

Satanic Baphomet statue nearly finished, may be placed next to Ten Commandments monument
Satanic Baphomet statue nearly finished, may be placed next to Ten Commandments monument

The Ten Commandments statue was erected in 2012 by Oklahoma Rep. Mike Ritze because of the passage's significance to Oklahoma residents.

Supreme Court rules that prayer in town meetings is constitutional in New York
Supreme Court rules that prayer in town meetings is constitutional in New York

The 5-4 ruling was in favor of Greece, New York—a small town outside of Rochester. The Court found that prayers are often ceremonial, and not used to convert meeting attendees.

Will the UK\'s Bible colleges survive into the future?
Will the UK's Bible colleges survive into the future?

With the closure of two large and well established Bible colleges, the International Christian College in Glasgow, and St Michael's in Cardiff, the overall situation of Bible colleges in the UK is in question. Has it reached crisis point and if so, why?

Asia Bibi appeal trial date set for fourth time in Pakistan
Asia Bibi appeal trial date set for fourth time in Pakistan

Following the news that Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian mother-of-five, has now been given a yet new date for her appeal, the fourth, against her death sentence for alleged blasphemy, a Pakistani Christian group based in the UK has launched a petition to help gain her freedom.

Engagement is not utopia
Engagement is not utopia

My experience of engagement has been a joyful yet sobering one because God in His mercy continually brings me to a place where I see my desperate need to die to myself, repent concerning the idols I have put in place of God to satisfy and complete me, and have my eyes fixed on the author of life Jesus Christ.

Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God\'s unique love for each of His daughters
Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God's unique love for each of His daughters

Women were encouraged at Wembley Arena with a reminder of God's love for them: "There is no portion control, no lack."

Fundamentalist takeover \'isn\'t much of a danger\' in CofE schools - Archbishop
Fundamentalist takeover 'isn't much of a danger' in CofE schools - Archbishop

Faith schools in Birmingham are being investigated over a supposed fundamentalist takeover but the Archbishop of Canterbury does not think it is an issue for Church of England schools

What makes us human?  Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop
What makes us human? Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his thoughts on humanity with Radio 2

Are young people curious about Christianity?
Are young people curious about Christianity?

As more and more is heard of Biblical illiteracy in schools, is there a curiosity about the Bible, Christianity, and above all Jesus, that the Church can nurture?

Pakistan: Autopsy raises questions over whether Christian's death was suicide

Haroon Haidar, a 24-year-old Christian father of two, supposedly killed himself

Heaven is for Real critics are \'Pharisees\', says Todd Burpo
Heaven is for Real critics are 'Pharisees', says Todd Burpo

The father of Colton Burpo has a strong word for Christians who say his son's near-death encounter with Jesus couldn't have happened: "Read your Bible."

Alister McGrath on what we can learn from CS Lewis about faith and life
Alister McGrath on what we can learn from CS Lewis about faith and life

The apologist is back this spring with his second book on Lewis: Deep Magic Dragons & Talking Mice, which makes the bold claim that reading CS Lewis can change your life. We caught up with the Oxford based professor to find out more

Is Israel planning to cede the site of the Last Supper to the Vatican?

A group of Israeli politicians have angrily attacked rumours that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting with senior Rabbis about handing over the site of the Last Supper to the Vatican. The site in question sits atop the Tomb of David

Evangelical Alliance faces criticism over decision to terminate Oasis Trust\'s membership
Evangelical Alliance faces criticism over decision to terminate Oasis Trust's membership

Here's a round-up of what some Christians are saying on their social media pages about the termination of Oasis Trust's membership following founder Steve Chalke's decision to support gay marriage and faithful same-sex relationships

20 years of women priests celebrated at St Paul\'s Cathedral
20 years of women priests celebrated at St Paul's Cathedral

The Church of England is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of women priests in a special ceremony in St Paul's Cathedral.