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Mother jailed in Eritrean crackdown on Christians dies in prison
A Christian mother arrested during a government crackdown against evangelicals in Eritrea died in jail last week.
Discerning the demonic: How to tell when bad things are Satanic
What about 'deliverance'? Do people really need delivering from the powers of darkness, and if so when?
The 'invisible' social role of churches: three quarters of Britons unaware of outreach work like tackling poverty
The role of churches in tackling some of society's biggest problems such as poverty and dementia is largely invisible, according to new research released by the specialist insurer Ecclesiastical.
Anglican Bishop launches scathing attack on 'lying, amoral' Donald Trump - and the 'Christian Right' for backing him
An Anglican Bishop has launched a scathing attack on the 'narcissistic amorality' of 'lying' Donald Trump, along with the American 'Christian Right' for failing to recognise the president's traits before he was elected last November.
Liverpool church accused of running 'gay cure' therapies in undercover sting
A church in Liverpool is being accused of running 'gay cure' therapies after being targeted by an undercover investigation.
Are Islamic State jihadis evil? It's not so simple, says British director
Does the violence and cruelty of Islamic State mirror that of Christianity in Tudor England? Up to a point, according to Peter Kosminsky â at least, there are intriguing parallels.
What is the 'Assumption of Mary' â and why don't evangelicals celebrate it?
Today is the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, a revered occasion celebrated by Catholic and Orthodox wings of the church, but essentially ignored by most evangelical Protestants. What is it?
Pakistan Independence Day: British MPs call for end to blasphemy laws on 70th anniversary
MPs are using the 70th anniversary of Pakistan's independence to urge its rulers to repeal blasphemy laws and instil religious freedom.
Hotel manager apologises for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming and access fridge at set times
The manager of a hotel in Switzerland has apologised for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before entering the swimming pool and to access the refrigerator at set times, following claims of anti-semitism.
Catholic leaders urge Scottish ministers to tackle rising religious hate crime
Rising levels of religious hatred directed at Catholics in Scotland has prompted calls for action by church leaders who fear the government's 'vague' approach is failing to cut through.
70 years after independence, the Indian Church faces opportunity
Today, August 15, India celebrates 70 years of independence. It is a proud moment for the world's largest democracy. Though still a young democracy, the world should celebrate how far India has come.
'Musicians' church' now linked to HTB in row after closing its doors to non-religious choirs and orchestras
A church in central London that has become part of a network led by the evangelical Holy Trinity Brompton is facing criticism from a leading composer and others after closing its doors to choirs and orchestras whose music is non-religious.
It got Clinton's pastor into trouble for plagiarism, but who first preached 'It's Friday, but Sunday's coming'?
Bill Shillady, who sent Hillary Clinton daily devotionals during her election campaign, has found himself in hot water because one of them used uncredited material from another pastor.
'Racism is sin. Period': After Charlottesville, Christian leaders from across the US condemn white supremacy
Evangelical, Catholic and Episcopalian church leaders from across the US have been condemning the 'evil' of racismin the wake of the violent clashes at the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Devotional sent after Clinton defeat was plagiarised, author Bill Shillady discovers
The pastor who has published a book of devotionals emailed to Hillary Clinton during her election campaign unwittingly plagiarised text from another pastor's work, CNN has reported.
White supremacy angers Jesus, says Russell Moore, calls it 'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship'
Leading US evangelical and Southern Baptist Russell Moore has offered blistering critique of white supremacy following the events at Charlottesville, calling the ideology 'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship.'