Andrew Clark

Disney substitutes God for Magic

A new book called ‘The Gospel According to Disney: Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust’ by Mark I. Pinsky has commented on the films by Walt Disney. People from all around the world have been entertained by these films over the decades, however, they crucially fail to mention God...

Australian Anglicans' clear Voice against Gay "Marriages" & Ordinations

Following the opening of the Australia Anglican Church’s General Synod meeting in Perth on Thursday 7th October, the Church sternly affirmed its opposition to same-sex union and homosexual clergy ordination...

African Archbishop says Anglican Communion may be Broken beyond Repair

The most influential leader in the Anglican Church in Africa has made a statement saying that the global Anglican Communion is “broken” over the confirmation of a gay bishop in New Hampshire, and this break may be beyond repair...

Aid Agencies warn Prime Minister of upcoming Afghanistan violence

A number of top aid agencies, including Christian Aid have written to UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair warning him of the difficulties that lay ahead in the violent and unstable country of Afghanistan. The warning comes as the country approaches its elections...

Turkey moving forwards towards EU membership

The European Union’s head office has recommended that talks should commence regarding Turkey’s proposed membership into the EU. However, strict and rigid conditions were put in place to ensure that there would be no opportunity for the Turks to back-down...

Forum for World Evangelisation 2004 ends in Thailand

On Tuesday 5th October 2004 the Forum for World Evangelisation came to an end in Thailand. The conclusion marks the end of a seven-day event which gathered together in excess of 1,500 Christian leaders from 115 different countries...

Symposium Gathers Lutheran Scientists and Pastors

Sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology, a major symposium titled “Sunday Scientists!” was recently held. Around 45 ELCA scientists and pastors, coming from a number of states have participated in the event...

Vatican Condemns Spain's Proposals as a ruin to the Next Generation

Following the Spanish Government’s audacious proposal to allow same sex couples to marry and adopt children, criticisms from the churches and pro-family groups have raged throughout Europe and the world...

World Methodist Council announce Theme of 2006 Assembly in S.Korea

The theme for the World Methodist Council’s (WMC) next assembly will be “The Life and Death Issue” of reconciliation. The assembly is due to take place in South Korea in 2006 according to the program chairman of the WMC...

Putin warns Russian Church leaders of Terrorist-incited Hate Crimes

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has taken part in a meeting with Russian religious leaders, and has warned them of a surge in hate crimes that may occur in response to the recent terrorist attacks...

Alpha’s new Bible Study Program receives Endorsement from Archbishop of Canterbury

The Alpha Bible Study course has been given one its greatest endorsements earlier this week as the Archbishop of Canterbury launched the latest series of the program...

Kobia Instigates Healing Efforts of Canadian Churches

Canadian churches, in recent times have been devastated by residential school scandals which have resulted in lawsuits being brought against them totalling millions of dollars. The aboriginal representatives of these churches have told Rev. Samuel Kobia, WCC general secretary that they must work closely ecumenically...

Global Alliance of churches launch Poverty Campaign

International leaders are being urged to fulfil their promise to halve world poverty by the year 2015 by a global alliance of churches and aid organisations. The campaign is called the ‘Micah Challenge’, and will be launched on October 15...

Christian Communities Attacked and Killed in Nigeria

More than a dozen Christians have been killed and seven kidnapped after a militant Islamic sect raided towns in Borno State in the north of Nigeria. Reports have shown that members of Al Sunna Wal Jamma, also known as the Taliban...

Thousands more Flee renewed Janjaweed attacks in Darfur

Christian World Service has reported continuing attacks taking place in Darfur, which have forced thousands more people to flee their homes and seek refuge in relief camps...

Church Slams Spanish Legislation to Legalise Gay Marriage

The Spanish government has been brutally attacked by the Roman Catholic Church. Spain’s authorities have said that they expect homosexuals to be able to marry as early as next year...