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Museum of the Bible says five 'Dead Sea Scrolls' fragments are fakes

Reuters Tue 23 Oct 2018 9:42 BST

The Museum of the Bible in Washington on Monday said five of its artefacts thought to be part of the Dead Sea Scrolls were fake and would not be displayed any more.

Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?

Staff writer | Tue 23 Oct 2018 3:12 BST

It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.
Following Christ to show love to our neighbours

Mervyn Thomas | Mon 22 Oct 2018 14:28 BST

When we look deeply into the parable of the Good Samaritan, we are confronted by a picture of radical love for those in need.
CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury

Christian Today staff writer | Mon 22 Oct 2018 12:08 BST

Author of the highly acclaimed Parish – An Anglican theology of place, he is currently serving as team rector of St Mary, Oxted in Surrey.
Public don't want to liberalise abortion laws, says CARE

Christian Today staff writer | Mon 22 Oct 2018 11:49 BST

Less than a quarter of women in England and Wales are in favour of a more radical abortion regime, new polling figures suggest.
Why do I have such a problem with Christian books?

Steve Morris | Mon 22 Oct 2018 10:52 BST

It isn't that Christian books are bad – in fact many are good. It's just I am sure I am not alone in finding it hard to get to the end of them.
How can Christians nurture sexual desire in marriage?

Emma Waring | Mon 22 Oct 2018 10:24 BST

Seasons of Sex and Intimacy is a book to help couples nurture sexual desire in marriage and to manage sexual difficulties.
Saudi Arabia calls Khashoggi killing 'grave mistake'

Reuters | Mon 22 Oct 2018 9:43 BST

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate a 'huge and grave mistake'.
Hundreds of thousands take to streets in London demanding second Brexit vote

Reuters | Sat 20 Oct 2018 18:09 BST

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of the European Union marched through London on Saturday in the biggest demonstration so far to demand that the British government holds a public vote on the terms of Brexit.
'There is no God:' Stephen Hawking has his last say on the matter in final book

Staff writer | Fri 19 Oct 2018 17:23 BST

The final book of late scientist Stephen Hawking also gives his final verdict on whether there is a Higher Being directing the universe.
Opt-out consent for organ donation 'crosses the line'

Staff writer | Fri 19 Oct 2018 15:25 BST

A senior leader in the Catholic Church is asking the Government to drop plans to introduce 'opt-out' consent for organ and tissue donation in England.
Media portrayals of suicide are 'irresponsible', says campaign group

Staff writer | Fri 19 Oct 2018 14:46 BST

The UK's first suicide prevention minister is being urged to take action on 'irresponsible' portrayals of suicide in the media.
Mustn't grumble: We're meant to be shining like stars

Lizzie Bassford | Fri 19 Oct 2018 12:27 BST

Life is hard. Suffering is a daily reality. Yet the God of the Universe promises that he is with us and one day he will return and all pain and suffering will end.