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Fears of death-only punishment for blasphemy in Pakistan
Last month, the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) of Pakistan ordered that the death penalty be the "only punishment for a blasphemer", and that life imprisonment be removed as an option.
Iranian pastor freed from prison
A pastor at the Assemblies of God Church of Ahwaz, imprisoned for his faith in Iran has been released.
A guide to ethical living from Church of Scotland Youth
A group from the Church of Scotland Youth (COSY) has put together a guide to living more ethically in today's throwaway culture.
New large-scale handwritten Urdu Bible for Christians in Pakistan
The Bible measures 4 feet across when fully open and was worked on by 41 writers
Prospects of EU membership for a newly independent Scotland
Minister for Europe David Lidington explains the hurdles Scotland would have to jump before being able to join the EU and how independence would impact things like tuition fees
Egypt's new constitution: old wine, new skin?
Egypt's new constitution contains welcome ideas, but no guarantee they will be followed
Book Review: Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown
This is a great book for anyone in a season of soul-searching
Archbishop appoints Sir Hector Sants to chair financial task group
The former Chief Executive of the Financial Services Authority and Head of Compliance and regulatory affairs for Barclays Bank, Sir Hector Sants, will chair the Church of England's new task group on credit unions.
Bishop of Worcester: Middle East peace settlement is 'crucial'
The Bishop of Worcester has spoken of his hope to see a a peaceful two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict brokered in the near future.
Oklahoma ban on gay marriage ruled 'unconstitutional'
A federal court recently ruled that the ban on gay marriage in the state of Oklahoma is unconstitutional.
Christians in northern Mali experiencing insecurity 'in all aspects of life'
Christians in a city in northern Mali, already forced to hold services in a school classroom because their church was looted and not ready to host meetings, had a bomb scare on Sunday.
Fresh expressions bucking church decline
Archbishop of Canterbury sees "every reason to be hopeful about the future of the Church of England"
Jerusalem: uncovering the cradle of civilisation
A new 3D film is coming to IMAX theatres depicting the story of the Holy City of Jerusalem and its interlocking faiths in a fresh and intimate way.
Senior Tory says Britons should be more 'judgemental' of divorce
Gerald Howarth, MP for Aldershot and former defence minister, said that family breakdown was a drain on government finances and that people should be less afraid of condemning couples who separate.
Working for peace in South Sudan
World Vision's David Thomson speaks to Christian Today about his hopes for the future stability of South Sudan
Beyoncé's feminism â is it a help or a hindrance to women?
Some would argue that Beyoncé's raunchier videos are an expression of feminism but the consequences can hardly be ignored