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BBC bias – who should be given the mic?

Questionable selections by the BBC only serve to reaffirm the belief of many Christians that it is unwilling to represent Christianity in Britain as it is

Jihadists could end Christianity in Syria if given power, says nun
Jihadists could end Christianity in Syria if given power, says nun

Catholic nun warns against deposing Assad until viable alternative appears

Paul Flowers arrested following drug allegations
Paul Flowers arrested following drug allegations

Former Co-op chairman and Methodist minister Paul Flowers has been arrested, police have confirmed.

Ban on Christian radio ad labelled \'chilling\'
Ban on Christian radio ad labelled 'chilling'

The chief executive of Christian Legal Centre has called the decision to uphold a ban on a Christian radio advert "chilling" and "bewildering".

Portsmouth couple\'s alternative Advent worship
Portsmouth couple's alternative Advent worship

Husband and wife Kevin and Nicky Pybus are launching a series of installations at St Cuthbert's Church, Copnor, entitled 'Or?' during Advent.

Christian lawyer flees Sudan after death threats

A Christian lawyer helping to promote religious freedom in Sudan has reportedly fled the country after authorities threatened to kill him if he failed to report to them every day, his attorney said.

Church leader criticises \'insidious\' poverty
Church leader criticises 'insidious' poverty

The Auxiliary Archbishop of Westminster has called upon those in government to take inspiration from the Pope and his desire to meet the needs of the poor and destitute.

Billy Graham returns home after hospital stay
Billy Graham returns home after hospital stay

Evangelist Billy Graham returned to his home in Montreat today following a two-day stay at Mission Hospital, flagship hospital of Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina.

MP visits Salvation Army employment initiative
MP visits Salvation Army employment initiative

MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme, Paul Farrelly, was in Chesterton today to meet with people from the local Salvation Army's job scheme.

Faith Through a Lens: the winning picture
Faith Through a Lens: the winning picture

A Buddhist monk's moment of quiet contemplation was the winning photograph in this year's photography competition

We must not \'resign ourselves\' to extinction of Christians in Middle East - Pope
We must not 'resign ourselves' to extinction of Christians in Middle East - Pope

Christians are suffering in the Middle East but there is still hope for their future in the region, the Pope has suggested.

Syrians \'feel lost and without support\'
Syrians 'feel lost and without support'

"Since all the cemeteries are already full, our only project for 2014 is to build a bigger cemetery" – Archbishop of Damascus

Duck Dynasty\'s Phil Robertson, Miss Kay, Jep and Reed share about pressures of fame, addictions, suicide and faith
Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson, Miss Kay, Jep and Reed share about pressures of fame, addictions, suicide and faith

The Robertson family of A&E hit reality show Duck Dynasty talk about their faith in "I am Second" video

Cynical Tories and Sri Lankan mobs reveal an old truth
Cynical Tories and Sri Lankan mobs reveal an old truth

If you're caught trying to cover something up, you've basically just admitted you're doing something wrong.

CofE: Positive reactions to women bishops vote
CofE: Positive reactions to women bishops vote

A vote moving on the process towards women bishops in the Church of England has been broadly welcomed

Does the internet help or hinder studying?
Does the internet help or hinder studying?

A new survey indicates that technology is having both a positive and negative effect on university students' efficiency.