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Tony Blair â the extremist?
By lumping all religions together Blair gives a false picture.
Katy Perry Grammy Awards 'Dark Horse' performance had witchcraft and satanic symbolism; Shows singer's rejection of childhood Christian values
Pop star Katy Perry's performance of "Dark Horse" during the 2014 Grammy Awards showed her dressed as a witch wearing a Knights of Templar cross across her chest. She also pole-danced on a broom, and was finally burned at the stake towards the end of her controversial ensemble on the awards show, which is watched by families across the world.
Peace is possible, says Welby ahead of Africa visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury is to visit South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet with Primates there and gain a better understanding of their situations.
Royal College of Psychiatrists challenged over Pilling Report submission
A letter criticising the lack of scientific evidence for the conclusions of the Pilling report has been circulated to all members of the general Synod of the Church of England.
Tearfund urges G20 to champion transparency
Tearfund is calling on the G20 to focus on eradicating corruption including money laundering and tax evasion that is crippling some of the world's poorest communities.
Church of Scotland aims to attract more young leaders
The Church of Scotland has plans in place to attract more young people to ministry, with the hopes of creating a more age-balanced Church.
The Renewal 2014: 'It's not comfortable in church to talk about sin anymore'
Pastor Doug Williams issued a challenge to the Church to remember Jesus' message to save people from their sin.
Boris Johnson to be questioned over 'gay bus advert' intervention
England and Wales's second most senior judge has ruled that Boris Johnson will have to answer questions in the High Court about alleged political intervention in the removal of an advert about the Ex-Gay community from London's public transport network.
America's most and least 'Bible-minded' cities
The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee is the most "Bible Minded" American city of 2013
Church of Scotland wants Religious Observance changed to Time for Reflection
The Church of Scotland and the Humanist Society Scotland have joined together to appeal for a change in legislation that will encourage a more inclusive 'Time for Reflection' rather than specifically Christian 'Religious Observance' assemblies.
A call for 'urgent prayer and fasting' for Ukraine
As fighting continues in the capital city of Kiev and beyond, church leaders are asking Christians to show solidarity with Ukraine through prayer and fasting, in the hopes of securing a quick and peaceful political resolution to the civil conflict.
Cornish religious groups give £20 million in voluntary services
A survey of religious voluntary services in Cornwall has revealed the scale of their contribution to the community
Tory Party at prayer? Anglicans more likely to vote Conservative
The UK's religious voting landscape has been revealed as part of a landmark study by religion and society think tank Theos. Some traditional understandings are confirmed, alongside other unexpected surprises.
Ipswich church night shelters at full capacity
Churches opening as winter night shelters in Ipswich are helping so many people they are full
Saeed Abedini struggling with ill-health behind bars in Iran
The imprisoned pastor's family have said his medical problems are worsening
Joni Eareckson Tada surprised over song's Oscar nomination
Joni Eareckson Tada is as surprised as anyone else to have the song she voiced, Alone Yet Not Alone, nominated for an Oscar.