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National Secular Society accuses the BBC of running a 'PR exercise for the Church of England' – and it backfired
National Secular Society accuses the BBC of running a 'PR exercise for the Church of England' – and it backfired

The National Secular Society is accusing the BBC of running a 'PR exercise for the Church of England' by broadcasting its Today programme from Lambeth Palace earlier this month.

No room at the inn? Why Jesus wasn't really born in a stable
No room at the inn? Why Jesus wasn't really born in a stable

Everyone knows Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger because there was no room at the inn.

Christmas in China: Why the Communist party will never control the church
Christmas in China: Why the Communist party will never control the church

The Chinese church is going the same way as the Chinese economy – well on its way to being the largest in the world.

Archbishop of Canterbury attacks 'fake news' in Christmas address
Archbishop of Canterbury attacks 'fake news' in Christmas address

The Archbishop of Canterbury attacked 'fake news' in a Christmas address to churches around the world on Thursday, describing it as a 'weapon' that aims 'to deceive, to confuse and disrupt'.

Defying Trump: More than 120 countries vote for UN resolution condemning Jerusalem decision
Defying Trump: More than 120 countries vote for UN resolution condemning Jerusalem decision

More than 120 countries defied President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recent recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

What the Bible reveals about demon possession
What the Bible reveals about demon possession

While it's true that demons can influence and possess people, the greater truth is that in Christ we can all be free from the enemy's attempts to subdue us.

Why did Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethlehem?
Why did Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethlehem?

Luke 2 records for us that the Lord Jesus was born in a city called Bethlehem, the City of David. Why did Mary and Joseph, Jesus' earthly parents, have to go there anyway?

How to find hope when you're deep in financial debt
How to find hope when you're deep in financial debt

Proverbs 6:5 likens debt to a hunter's hand when it catches game. If that sounds like you, read on, because there is hope.

A Merry Christmas and an offensive Gospel
A Merry Christmas and an offensive Gospel

Christmas has a serious message for all of us.

3 reasons why 'God loves you' is not the Gospel
3 reasons why 'God loves you' is not the Gospel

Focusing on God's love alone makes for a man-centered Gospel.

3 wrong ways to deal with difficult situations
3 wrong ways to deal with difficult situations

We Christians are supposed to be the boldest, most courageous people in the world.

The Archbishop of Wales: It won't be business as usual
The Archbishop of Wales: It won't be business as usual

The new Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, has released his Christmas message. Christian Today interviewed the Archbishop today. Below are the questions and answers.

Pope Francis: Reforming the Vatican is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush
Pope Francis: Reforming the Vatican is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush

Pope Francis has told the Vatican's top administrators that his reforming agenda was like trying to clean Egypt's Sphinx with a toothbrush because of 'traitors' who stood in his way.

This newly discovered 4th-century church in Israel has amazing mosaics of birds, fruit trees and fish
This newly discovered 4th-century church in Israel has amazing mosaics of birds, fruit trees and fish

A major Christian church or monastery from 1,500 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists who found extraordinary mosaic floors, crosses and iconic Christian architecture at a site in the central Israeli town of Beit Shemesh.

Fewer Americans believe Christmas stories are true
Fewer Americans believe Christmas stories are true

Belief in the literal truth of the biblical Christmas stories is declining in the US, according to Pew Research.

US religious leaders protest 'transgender ideology' in open letter
US religious leaders protest 'transgender ideology' in open letter

Religious leaders in the US have signed a statement attacking 'transgender ideology' and warning of the harm done to children when they are told they can change their sex or are given hormones to affect their development.