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Father, Son and Holy Scripture: Do evangelicals read the Bible too much?

Discipleship involving deep engagement with the Scriptures, private and group study, the comparison of texts and a semi-academic reading, would have been not just odd but impossible for the vast majority of Christians in any period except the relatively modern.

Presumed consent for organ donation short-circuits conversations about death

Gifting your organs to another who needs them after your death is a generous act for those who want to do so â but there are also valid and good reasons why people prefer not to.

Ministers propose 'opt-out' change to organ donation as Christian groups voice opposition

Ministers are proposing to change the organ donation system in England to assume consent is given on the part of potential donor to remove their organs.

Rowan Williams: Nativity is a powerful reminder of our own vulnerability and weakness

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is using his Christmas message to urge support for famine-stricken countries such as Sudan and Burkina Faso in north and west Africa.

Let's not make the Nativity too cosy: Mary's story is dark and brutal

We're entitled to wonder if we do Mary a disservice in our representation of her.

Alabama's evangelicals: 4 reasons why they back Roy Moore

Roy Moore and Doug Jones are set for a photo finish on Tuesday night as they head towards the conclusion of the most bitterly fought Senate contest in recent history.

Have a go at Kate Bottley's Christingle Cake and help vulnerable children

The Anglican vicar is hoping to inspire some festive fundraising with her cake made from orange vanilla sponge, marmalade and fondant icing.

'The Handmaid's Tale' is ugly and anti-Christian. We have a better story to tell

It is the kind of programme made about Christians that antisemites would make about Jews.

Father Tom: Prayer, forgiveness and community will defeat terror

Father Tom, the Indian priest captured by ISIS in Yemen and rumoured to be crucified, has called for peace and forgiveness in response to terror.

Putin starts Russian pullout from Syria: 'Job done'

President Vladimir Putin flew into Syria and ordered 'a significant part' of Moscow's military contingent there to start withdrawing on Monday, declaring their work largely done.

3 things we all need to know about tithing

Tithing would be such a joy to do if we knew what it really is.

One thing that will help us understand the love of God in full

So many Christians focus just on God's love that they forget His other attributes. This causes so many problems in our faith. Here's how we can fully understand God's love as a whole.