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Church organists disappearing as more worshippers sing along to recorded music
It seems church organists are a dying breed in the Church of England as worshippers resort more and more to singing along to recorded music, a study has revealed.
Why does God allow suffering and evil in this world?
"Why does God allow suffering and evil?" is the most common question you'll hear from an unbeliever or someone who questions his/her faith. As Christians, we've also wondered the same thing, but our faith is stronger than our doubts and we believe there is a reason for this. Here are the possible answers.
5 Christian artists you may not know about
To be able to profess their faith in an industry where morality and righteousness takes the back seat is, indeed, inspiring. Let's meet these Christian artists you may not know about.
Pope Francis could still visit Northern Ireland, archbishop suggests
Pope Francis could still visit Northern Ireland, despite a stop not part of his scheduled itinerary in August, Irish bishops have suggested.
Bill Hybels controversy: Willow Creek women 'must not be silenced', says John Ortberg
John Ortberg, the former Willow Creek pastor who accused church leaders of failures over allegations senior pastor Bill Hybels had behaved inappropriately with women, has said the women concerned 'must not be silenced'.
Archbishop of Uganda distances Church from Anglican MP defending domestic violence
The archbishop of Uganda has distanced himself from an Anglican MP who defended men beating their wives.
Frank Page resignation: 'No legal impropriety' suspected, Southern Baptists told
A special meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been called to consider the resignation of former president Frank Page last month.
Ethiopian court rejects appeal of Christian who was imprisoned for offending members of Orthodox church
An Ethiopian court has rejected the appeal of an Evangelical Christian who was sentenced to prison in February for allegedly offending members of the Orthodox Church.
Chinese court sentences US pastor to 7 years in prison for 'organizing illegal border crossing'
A pastor from the U.S. has been sentenced by a court in China's Yunnan province to seven years in prison for allegedly "organizing illegal border crossing."
Mississippi church cuts ties with United Methodists, citing denomination's 'failure to uphold scripture'
A Mississippi church has voted to leave the United Methodist Church (UMC) due to the denomination's stance on issues such as homosexuality, abortion and the teaching of Islam.
Pastor who gave benediction at Bush inauguration faces 20 years in prison after allegedly defrauding investors of $3.5 million
A pastor of a megachurch in Houston, Texas is facing 20 years in prison after he was indicted on charges of defrauding investors by allegedly selling them worthless Chinese bonds.
When is Pentecost 2018? Date and meaning of Pentecost
With Easter over, Christians are looking forward to another important celebration in church history â Pentecost. You've probably heard about this, but what is it really all about? Why do Christians celebrate Pentecost and what does it mean for us?
Archbishop of York facing police investigation over failure to report abuse
The archbishop of York and four other bishops are facing a police investigation for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Times.
Male actors who are proud to be a Christian
There's no better stage in the world to talk about God than in Hollywood where everyone is watching and listening to you. This is why it makes us feel so happy to hear popular and respected actors talk so openly about their faith in God.
New converts do not necessarily attend church more frequently, research reveals
A new study on church attendance has revealed that those who have converted to another religion or sect do not necessarily start going to services more frequently.
Pope Francis condemns Gaza violence in Easter message
Pope Francis, in his Easter address on Sunday, called for peace in the Holy Land two days after 15 Palestinians were killed on the Israeli-Gaza border, saying the conflict there 'does not spare the defenceless'.