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Former Satan worshipper shocked that some Christians celebrate Halloween: 'This holiday has nothing holy about it'
Former Satan worshipper shocked that some Christians celebrate Halloween: 'This holiday has nothing holy about it'

Should Christians celebrate Halloween or should they not? This question has divided the faith-based community for the longest time, with some Christians believing it is wrong while others thinking it's harmless fun.

Pastor who had to step down over alcohol abuse shares the key to overcoming feelings of worthlessness
Pastor who had to step down over alcohol abuse shares the key to overcoming feelings of worthlessness

Pastor Perry Noble said there was one verse in particular that pulled him back from the brink of depression after losing his church and wife.

Why it's a good thing earthly marriage unions end when we go to Heaven
Why it's a good thing earthly marriage unions end when we go to Heaven

Scripture states that marriages on Earth will come to an end in eternity — that is good news and even Christians who never marry should rejoice about this, says author and theologian John Piper.

DaVinci Code author Dan Brown claims mankind's need for God will 'eventually disappear'
DaVinci Code author Dan Brown claims mankind's need for God will 'eventually disappear'

The controversial author said God will be replaced by artificial intelligence.

Christian movie director defends using swear words in his new faith-based movie
Christian movie director defends using swear words in his new faith-based movie

New Christian movie 'Generational Sins' drops some F-bombs, something its Christian director Spencer T. Folmar believes makes it more true to life.

European Evangelical Alliance honours adoption charity founder for refugee work
European Evangelical Alliance honours adoption charity founder for refugee work

He was given the Hope Award, granted once a year to a person or organisation for outstanding service in a specific area of Christian work.

This sacrificial ministry in Jordan is sharing Christ with hundreds of refugees
This sacrificial ministry in Jordan is sharing Christ with hundreds of refugees

This one church, in the small town of Ma'in, cares for 100 Iraqi families as well as many local people. Also, outside the services, it provides both practical and pastoral support for some 350 Syrian families.

Hell House: The evangelism strategy that aims to scare people into heaven
Hell House: The evangelism strategy that aims to scare people into heaven

One US church has for decades been promoting salvation through a fiercer, more fiery means: an 'experience' known as a 'Hell House'.

Forth to Farne Pilgrimage Way to launch this Sunday
Forth to Farne Pilgrimage Way to launch this Sunday

A new pilgrimage route travelling through the picturesque coastal scenery between North Berwick and Lindisfarne will be opened this Sunday in Whitekirk, East Lothian.

How a West Midlands pastor is reaching out to the UK's fast-growing Polish population
How a West Midlands pastor is reaching out to the UK's fast-growing Polish population

Church leader and author, Pastor Joe Hayes, has written a book aimed at nurturing the growing number of Polish believers.

Hungary's Prime Minister vows to combat Middle East persecution, return displaced Christians home

Hungary's Prime Minister has pledged to support Middle Eastern Christians suffering persecution, highlighting the plight of those belonging to 'the most persecuted religion in the world today'. The Prime Minister implicitly rejected immigration as a solution for refugees, and plans to serve the afflicted by helping them return to their 'ancestral homes'.

'The challenge of our generation' – Pete Greig joins calls for climate change action
'The challenge of our generation' – Pete Greig joins calls for climate change action

Best-selling author and International Director of the 24-7 prayer movement, Pete Grieg, is calling climate change the 'challenge of our generation'.

The laddish cruelty of 'pigging' – and 5 ways Christians can do better at dating
The laddish cruelty of 'pigging' – and 5 ways Christians can do better at dating

This week has seen the revelation of a new, cruel kind of dating, known as 'pigging'. But Christians can get relationships very wrong too. Here are five ways to try and do better.

DIY church: It's beautifully ramshackle, but it works
DIY church: It's beautifully ramshackle, but it works

As a priest I just want to make sure that we nurture enthusiasm, creativity and talent much better than what happened back in the '80s.

Christians face worse persecution than at any time in history, new report claims
Christians face worse persecution than at any time in history, new report claims

Persecution against Christians is the worst it has ever been in history, a new report from a Catholic charity is claiming.

Coptic Orthodox priest stabbed to death in Cairo, Bishop Angaelos laments 'negligence and injustice'
Coptic Orthodox priest stabbed to death in Cairo, Bishop Angaelos laments 'negligence and injustice'

A Coptic Orthodox priest has been stabbed to death in Cairo, Egypt. The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has decried the injustice surrounding the crime.