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Turkish public education system to offer class in Christianity for first time

But is it workable, or to distract from failure to address real 'diversity' issues?

Reflection: An \'A to Z\' (via XXX) of temptation
Reflection: An 'A to Z' (via XXX) of temptation

Temptation comes to us all, writes David Baker. Do we take it seriously enough?

Colorado school district sued by humanists for participating in Samaritan\'s Purse\'s Operation Christmas Child programme
Colorado school district sued by humanists for participating in Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child programme

The Douglas County School District in Colorado is being sued by the American Humanist Association

Mothers campaigning to have \'sexualised\' Kardashian Kids clothing range pulled from Babies \'R\' Us
Mothers campaigning to have 'sexualised' Kardashian Kids clothing range pulled from Babies 'R' Us

The Kardashian Kids range includes a dress with faux leather studs and leatherette diaper cover available in sizes Newborn to 24 months

Colonel\'s column encouraging officers to trust in Jesus is pulled from US Air Force newsletter
Colonel's column encouraging officers to trust in Jesus is pulled from US Air Force newsletter

A colonel who wrote encouraging words about trusting in Jesus in times of stress has had his column pulled from an Air National Guard newsletter.

Loving dad who brought Christmas forward after terminal cancer diagnosis dies \'surrounded by love\'
Loving dad who brought Christmas forward after terminal cancer diagnosis dies 'surrounded by love'

Loving dad who brought Christmas forward after terminal cancer diagnosis dies 'surrounded by love'

Homosexuality: are the \'culture wars\' coming to an end?
Homosexuality: are the 'culture wars' coming to an end?

A Southern Baptist conference demonstrations a softening of tone if not of content.

Phil Robertson says congressional hopeful Zach Dasher \'believes in Bibles and guns\'
Phil Robertson says congressional hopeful Zach Dasher 'believes in Bibles and guns'

Phil Robertson stars in two campaign ads for Congressional hopeful Zach Dasher

Ebola: Suspended flights making it hard to get aid in to West Africa, says Samaritan\'s Purse
Ebola: Suspended flights making it hard to get aid in to West Africa, says Samaritan's Purse

The suspension of many flights in and out of West Africa has made it difficult to get vital aid in to fight against Ebola, Samaritan's Purse president Franklin Graham said this week.

Boy George: I\'ve always been fascinated with spirituality and religion
Boy George: I've always been fascinated with spirituality and religion

Culture Club singer Boy George discussed his spirituality in an intimate interview published Wednesday.

Sadie Robertson on dating: No sex before marriage isn\'t any easier just became I\'m a Christian
Sadie Robertson on dating: No sex before marriage isn't any easier just became I'm a Christian

Reality star Sadie Robertson opened up about bullying, boyfriends, and other subjects in a recent interview with US Weekly.

\'Life here is cheaper than salt\' says Bishop under attack from Boko Haram
'Life here is cheaper than salt' says Bishop under attack from Boko Haram

A Nigerian Church leader says that his diocese has been devastated by terror attacks.

Government aid encourages corruption and neglects the impact on poor, report says
Government aid encourages corruption and neglects the impact on poor, report says

Millions are wasted because of inadequate controls.

Bishop on migrant ships: \'Governments must recognise that others\' suffering is our business\'
Bishop on migrant ships: 'Governments must recognise that others' suffering is our business'

A senior Roman Catholic has hit out David Cameron's policy on migrants in the Mediterranean.

Steve Chalke: churches can\'t criticise same-sex relationships and still welcome gays
Steve Chalke: churches can't criticise same-sex relationships and still welcome gays

Oasis charity announces conference that will bring together voices from different sides.

Former Archbishop quits over handling of sex abuse case
Former Archbishop quits over handling of sex abuse case

Rt Rev David Hope has resigned from ministry in the Church of England.