Christian Today Staff Writer
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Hillsong raises over $1m in response to Australian bushfire disaster
Hillsong Church has raised over $1m towards relief efforts after months of devastating bushfires in Australia.
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Supreme Court says Netflix can stream comedy depicting Jesus as gay
The Supreme Court in Brazil has given the go ahead to Netflix to continue streaming a comedy that depicts Jesus as homosexual.
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United Methodist Church leaders say a split is 'best means to resolve our differences' over sexuality
After years of division in the UMC - the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the US - the proposals set out the path towards the formation of a new "traditionalist Methodist" denomination for those who hold to a conservative view on marriage and sexuality.
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Chinese pastor sentenced to nine years in prison
Wang Yi, pastor of the Early Rain Church in Chengdu, Sichuan province, was imprisoned on charges of "inciting to subvert state power" and "illegal business operations".
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Nearly 200 evangelicals criticise Christianity Today magazine over editorial call for Trump's impeachment
Harvest pastor Greg Laurie and Liberty University president Jerry Falwell are among the nearly 200 evangelical leaders to have signed an open letter condemning Christianity Today magazine's editorial backing the impeachment of Donald Trump.
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Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia over 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Folau, a staunch Christian, commenced legal proceedings against Rugby Australia after he was dropped by the official body for posting an image to Instagram that said "hell awaits" gay people among others unless they repent.
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Pastor receives death threat after saying gay Pride events are 'harmful for children'
A Christian pastor received a death threat after saying he believed gay Pride events were "harmful for children".
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Pastor stabbed to death in horror attack; Leaves behind 4-year-old son and pregnant wife
A pastor has been stabbed to death in a horrific attack, with several sources indicating that he was targeted because of his Christian faith.
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After elections, Hong Kong government 'mustn't squander this historic opportunity' to end paralysis
Lord Alton is urging the Hong Kong government to listen to the people after a historic turn out in local elections that saw a landslide victory for pro-democracy parties.
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Salvation Army says it is victim of 'misinformation' after Chick-fil-A ends funding partnership
The Salvation Army has said it is "saddened" by the decision of Chick-fil-A to cancel funding for the organisation's social projects after coming under pressure from LGBT campaigners.