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Aretha Franklin's family slams eulogy as 'offensive and distasteful'

Christian Today staff writer Tue 4 Sep 2018 11:29 BST

More controversy broke over the funeral of singer Aretha Franklin after a family spokesman hit out at the 'negative agenda' of the minister who delivered the eulogy.

Pastor accused of groping Ariana Grande at Aretha Franklin funeral apologizes

Staff writer | Mon 3 Sep 2018 15:27 BST

The bishop who officiated Aretha Franklin's funeral last Friday has apologized after being accused of groping singer Ariana Grande.
The one quality that could solve all Jose Mourinho's problems

Dave Luck | Wed 29 Aug 2018 11:42 BST

The Man United manager, Jose Mourinho, is known for drama and he didn't disappoint.
'The Terminator' tells a very old story – and it's Good News

Andy Kind | Tue 28 Aug 2018 11:02 BST

What you may have missed in this epic horror/blockbuster is a surprisingly accurate rendering of the incarnation of Jesus.
Ben Affleck goes to rehab after Jennifer Garner stages intervention with Bible in hand

Jeannie Law | Mon 27 Aug 2018 13:36 BST

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck was seen checking into an inpatient rehab facility soon after his estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, was seen at his home with a Bible in hand.
Chris Pratt uses awards night to tell teenagers to love God

Jeannie Law | Fri 17 Aug 2018 15:37 BST

"Jurassic World" actor Chris Pratt accepted an award at the Teen Choice Awards Sunday where he again unashamedly spoke about his love for God.
Batman has lost his Christian faith, issue #53 of DC comic confirms

Stoyan Zaimov | Fri 17 Aug 2018 15:26 BST

Batman, one of DC Comics' most recognizable fictional heroes, no longer believes in God in the latest comic book issue.
Kind on film: Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' is a vision of Hell

Andy Kind | Fri 17 Aug 2018 10:42 BST

The Overlook hotel is Hell. It's a depository of souls, a place where tortured minds go to die – a lot like Scarborough.
Fantastic Memes and Where to Find Them, Part 2

Drew Wilmot | Thu 16 Aug 2018 11:01 BST

Shooting down a quotation doesn't necessarily prove anyone right or wrong, but the gripe is with people who victoriously parade such quotes like placards of objective truth.
Operation Noah film highlights why climate change is a faith issue

Christian Today staff writer | Wed 15 Aug 2018 14:20 BST

Christian charity Operation Noah has launched an animated film designed to help Christians around the world recognise the human cost of climate change.
Fantastic Memes and Where to Find Them, Part 1

Drew Wilmot | Wed 15 Aug 2018 10:59 BST

'An appeal to authority' involves quoting someone more famous or more intelligent than yourself as though that proves the point you're trying to make.
Laughter lines: How a Christian comedian is tackling the 21st century's search for meaning

Christian Today staff writer | Tue 14 Aug 2018 10:57 BST

For years I was just a comedian who wanted to see people meet Jesus without ever really joining the dots in my own career. Now I'm trying to use my comedy to help them do just that.
Justin Bieber reading Christian marriage book as he prepares to wed Hailey Baldwin

Stoyan Zaimov | Mon 13 Aug 2018 21:32 BST

TMZ released a video of the popstar leaving Baldwin's apartment in New York City on Wednesday night with 'The Meaning of Marriage' by Tim Keller