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New York votes to legalise gay marriage

The New York Senate voted 33 to 29 to pass the gay marriage bill Friday night.

RE is being 'killed off' in schools - report

The future of religious education in schools looks "bleak" unless the Government takes remedial action, a new report has warned.

Christians welcome delay of Scotland’s anti-sectarianism Bill

Christians have responded positively to the Scottish Government’s U-turn on an anti-sectarianism Bill.

Church seeks assurance of religious freedom on civil partnerships issue

The Church of England told the Government yesterday that it should have “unfettered freedom” to decide whether to permit civil partnerships on church premises.

Casting Crowns' Mark Hall explores true satisfaction

Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall is to release a new book this autumn pointing people to the only answer for all of life's longings.

Michelle Obama put through her paces with Desmond Tutu

Michelle Obama was not afraid to work up a little sweat yesterday when she did some press ups with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Tony Blair Faith Foundation to support training of Palestinian teachers

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and the Palestinian Authority have entered into a two-year arrangement to train 200 teachers.

Christians Against Poverty celebrates 15 years of debt counselling

Christians Against Poverty is celebrating 15 years of helping people on the brink to break through their debt problems.

Evangelicals urge CofE to withdraw guidance on gay bishops

An evangelical group in the Church of England is asking for legal advice issued this week on the appointment of celibate gay bishops to be withdrawn.

Car or spouse: which is more important to you?

For some people, choosing their next set of wheels is the most important decision in their lives

Evangelicals see secularism as greater threat to Christianity than Islam

The greatest threat to evangelical Christianity is not Islam, but rather secularism, consumerism and pop culture, a new study has found.

Stumbling blocks to the atheist's universe

Outspoken evangelical geneticist Francis Collins revealed that combative atheist Richard Dawkins admitted to him during a conversation that the most troubling argument for nonbelievers to counter is the fine-tuning of the universe.

Morgan Freeman ponders the sixth sense, souls and the expanding universe

Morgan Freeman has more than a few questions about our existence and the amazing universe we live in

Council for World Mission to relocate to Singapore

The Council for World Mission has announced plans to relocate its secretariat to Singapore.

Vatican hands out iPods to help keep the noise down in basilicas

iPod are being given out to pilgrims to reduce noise levels at the Vatican's tourist spots

Faith makes a difference, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited community projects as part of his visit to Kenya to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Nakuru.