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600,000 people sign petition opposing gay marriage

A petition opposing the Government's plans to change the definition of marriage has reached 600,000 signatures.

Anti-Islam film could trigger persecution in Egypt and Libya

Christians in the Middle East and northern Africa may bear the brunt of a video ridiculing Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.

Evangelicals condemn violent reaction to Islam video

The World Evangelical Alliance has hit out at the violence being perpetrated across the Middle East by Muslims angry over a video defaming Islam.

Rick Warren: 'There are no accidental children'

Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren, commenting on the importance of helping women who find themselves in a crisis and dealing with unplanned pregnancies, said there is no such thing as an "accidental" child.

Bishop’s prayer for Hillsborough disaster

The Bishop of Liverpool has spoken of the “dark times” in the last two-and-a-half years he has spent reviewing the Hillsborough disaster.

Religion not a moral priority for many young people

Having religious beliefs is not viewed as a moral priority by many young people, a survey by BBC Religion and Ethics has found.

Middle East Christians must be ‘builders of peace’

Pope Benedict XVI has called upon Christians in the Middle East to work for peace in the region ahead of his visit to Lebanon.

David Crowder is getting back to his musical roots

David Crowder has gone solo after 12 years as part of the David Crowder Band. He talks about this new season for his musical career

WCC issues statements on South Africa, Greece and Syria

The World Council of Churches has concluded the meeting of its Central Committee with statements of concern on several countries.

New 'Mountaintop' video from City Harmonic

The City Harmonic have released their third music video for "Mountaintop".

Christians pray for ‘seismic shift’ in Britain

Christians gathered in central London last night to pray for God to unite the church and change the spiritual climate of secular Britain.

The League of Incredible Vegetables

"Like a flash of light, we're going to bring the food fight" and "flex our vegemite" - yes, it's The League of Incredible Vegetables!

Joni and Friends release Beyond Suffering Spanish and Braille editions

Joni Eareckson Tada and Steve Bundy have just released their Beyond Suffering course in Spanish and Braille.

Call for continued pressure on Iran after Nadarkhani's release

Release International has welcomed the release of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani but criticises restrictions on religious freedom in Iran.

Methodist Church looks to boost evangelism

The Methodist Church has launched a national consultation on evangelism.

T D Jakes' daughter to divorce NFL husband

Sarah D Henson, daughter of Bishop T D Jakes, recently announced that she is divorcing her NFL linebacker husband Robert Henson after four years.