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New Episcopal Bishop Fails to Bridge Gap, says US Religious Institute
The US-based Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) has criticised the first female head of the US Episcopal Church, as it warned that her many liberal comments on the Anglican faith have not helped to heal a "rapidly splintering church".
Religious Leaders, Rock Stars Support International Child Vaccine Bond
Major religious leaders including the Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury were joined by other faith leaders and rock stars this week in buying into a new international child vaccine bond.
Jerusalem Holds Gay Parade in Stadium
Thousands of gay men, lesbians and civil rights supporters have joined in a controversial gay pride rally at the Hebrew University stadium in Jerusalem despite attempts by religious leaders to ban it. The rally followed the cancellation of a planned gay pride march
Anglican Head and Archbishop of Westminster Launch New Christian Think Tank
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, have jointly backed a new religious think-tank in an effort to change the climate of opinion about the importance of faith in society.
TV Personality Offers Support for New Faith School
Television Presenter Diane Louise Jordan is encouraging parents and teachers to consider their children's spiritual and moral education as well as their physical wellbeing as she attends the opening of a new faith school by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Bromley....
Muslim Extremists Sentenced to Death Following Murder of Christian Convert
Two Muslim militants have been sentenced to death in Bangladesh for the murder of a Christian convert in the northern town of Jamalpur...
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Church Launches New Resource to Boost Nation's Prayer Life
The Church of England is looking to boost the nation's prayer life through the launch of a new resource targeting small study groups. The latest initiative by the Church will use clips from a number of blockbuster movies such as, Four Weddings and a Funeral...
Operation Christmas Child Rejects 'Christmas' Gifts
Operation Christmas Child, which is run by Samaritan's Purse, is requesting donors to pack shoeboxes with toys, notepads, and basic necessities such as soap- but not with items related to the Christian Christmas.
Church of England Hopes to Stimulate Nation's Prayer Life
The Church of England has launched a new resource that incorporates clips from the hit films Four Weddings and a Funeral, Dead Man Walking, and Truly, Madly, Deeply in a bid to boost the nation's prayer life.
Christian Volunteers Build Hope for Egypt's Poorest Families
A team of intrepid Biblelands volunteers has just returned from rural Egypt, where they spent ten days helping some of the country's poorest inhabitants to rebuild their homes.
Mexico City Legalises Gay Civil Unions
Mexico City has become only the second Latin American city to legalise gay civil union, a move strongly opposed by the Roman Catholic Church and conservative groups.
Operation Christmas Child Rejects 'Christmas' Gifts
Operation Christmas Child, which is run by Samaritan's Purse, is requesting that donors pack shoeboxes with toys, notepads, and basic necessities such as soap - but not with items related to the Christian Christmas.
Passion 07 Aims to Garner 20,000 Internationally
U.S-based Passion Conferences is expected to gather more than 20,000 students next year from all across the USA and internationally. 12 countries are already represented, including Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Australia, Brazil and Ireland.
Wal-Mart Employees Say 'Merry Christmas'
Following last year's Wal-Mart controversy regarding religious issues over Christmas, the corporation announced to its employees Thursday that it is OK to once again greet shoppers by saying "Merry Christmas" instead of the generic "Happy Holidays."
Christian Aid Unites with Artists to Raise HIV Awareness
Christian Aid has joined forces with several high profile artists from the North East to hold an exhibition that will raise awareness and funds for people living with HIV.