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The Richard Dawkins effect: Could the atheist's rants against Christianity actually be winning people to it?

One academic writes of how reading Dawkins' The God Delusion actually converted her to Catholicism

Nearly a million need emergency food aid in Britain, but that's just 'tip of the iceberg'

The Trussell Trust has today released shocking new figures which confirm that the number of people facing food poverty in the UK has risen dramatically in the past twelve months, from 346,992 to 913,138.

McDonald's presents its 2014 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour with Erica Campbell, Kurt Carr, and more

McDonald's presents its 2014 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.

Public school students are expected to learn about Jesus and Christianity in the classroom

A new report outlines what children are expected to learn in school about Jesus, the Bible, and Christianity.

Pastor Robert McKeehan suicide: Memorial service scheduled for Wednesday as flock continues to grieve

People have been paying heartfelt tribute to the pastor who reportedly took his own life on Friday

Lawsuit filed after teacher throws away child's Valentine's Day message with news of God's love to classmates

Parents sue a school district after their son's Valentine's Day gifts are confiscated.

Woman pregnant with another couple's twins after IVF mix-up

Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria? Nation is on high alert as nearby countries struggle with virus

Nigeria's federal government has issued a warning that the Ebola Virus which has already caused deaths in Central and West Africa, could become a problem for the country.

Bells ring out for Hillsborough disaster victims

Bells rang out in Liverpool at 15:06 BST today in memory of the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster a quarter of a century ago.

Pastor Robert McKeehan commits suicide: NC Community Bible Church church shocked at 42-year-old senior pastor's death

The Community Bible Church in High Point, North Carolina is mourning the death of their Senior Pastor, Robert McKeehan, who reportedly took his own life last Friday.

First Christian convert in tribe that killed Jim Elliot and four other missionaries dies

Dayuma Caento, the first Christian member of the Waodani tribe in Ecuador â a group made famous for killing Jim Elliot and four other missionaries in 1956 â has died, aged around 80.

David Cameron urged to raise blasphemy law concerns with Pakistan

The British Prime Minister reportedly promised to raise the issue in talks with the country where blasphemy is punishable by death

Heart bleed bug update: Smartphones running on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 affected

Jelly Bean, the most popular version of Android, was originally released in July 2012. There were several versions released through October 2013, extending from 4.1 to 4.3.1. Only version 4.1.1 is vulnerable to Heartbleed, and "patching information" is being distributed to wireless carriers and phone manufacturers. Android software update responsibilities are passed to these Android partners, slowing down the process.

Is the internet making us lose our religion?

A new study suggests that internet use can be correlated with declining religious affiliation in the US. But in this case, does correlation really imply causation?

Rick Warren: Look to the cross, we can't find the answer anywhere else

Ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations, megapastor Rick Warren has released a short video in which he shares the hope that the resurrection brings and the way his faith has helped him to deal with grief

The Gospel is more than just good advice

If you follow Toy Story, you'll be aware there has been some speculation about the identity of Andy's mother lately. Jesus may have lived and died some 2,000 years ago but the theorising continues. Regardless of what people may think about him, Jesus was always sure of who he was