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Italy Court Rules Against Challenge to Remove Crucifix from Classrooms
An Italian high court ruled Wednesday that state-run schools were fully entitled to hang crucifixes in their classrooms, rejecting a legal challenge raised by a non-Christian Italian citizen...
Iraqi Christians to Take Role in Elections
Campaigning in Iraq's first national elections began Wednesday under the shadow of a rampant insurgency, news agencies reported. Of the some 70 parties that have registered to take part in the Jan. 30 elections, eight have been identified to be Christian parties...
Christian Aid questions the Safety of GM Technology
Christian groups over the past year have shown their extreme concern over the effects of genetically modified (GM) foods on the environment...
Christian MP joins Cabinet
The resignation of David Blunkett has paved the way for a new Catholic MP to join the Cabinet as the new Education Secretary. Ruth Kelly MP will step up to take the reigns in Parliament to complete a truly remarkable story of success...
Survey Finds Cathedrals boost Economy as well as Spirituality
A recent drive to preserve the heritage behind Christianity in Britain has resulted in a new report stating that Cathedrals in the UK do not just simply provide spiritual support but they also help to bring in substantial revenue also...
Israeli Occupation Pushes Christians to Leave Bethlehem
Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was once given birth, is now suffering from Israeli Occupation’s persecution targeted on Christians as approaching to Christmas, even though it was once a holy and peaceful city ...
Government's Concession over "Back Door" Euthanasia Bill Stirs up Fury
Last night, the controversial drafted Mental Capacity Bill passed through its Third Reading in the House of Commons. Pro-lifers and Christians are outraged by the Government's concession over the bill...
Korean United Methodist Leaders Discuss Visions, Goals and Strategies for Growth
The Korean Christian force has been growing in strength over the decades, but because of several theological issues and conflicts in leadership, the number of Korean-American churches...
UNICEF Reveals "Poverty, War and AIDS" Destroys Billions of Childhoods
UNICEF - the UN Children's agency recently published its annual report on 9th December. Executive Director, Carol Bellamy highlighted "More than one billion children...
Uzbekistan State Institutions Expel Christian Students
A human rights concern group, Forum 18, yesterday reported that a number of Christian students were expelled from state institutions in north-western Uzbekistan, and related to the continuing Anti-Christian campaign...
Evangelical Alliance address Committee on Religious Hatred Bill
A spokesperson for the Evangelical Alliance has contrasted the difference with the ways in which Christians and Muslims react to provocation. Dr Don Horrocks who is the Head of Public Affairs at the EA...
SBC's Chapman dismayed at Southern Baptists support of "Moderate" BWA
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee president, Morris H. Chapman has responded to the recent meeting of moderate Southern Baptists where support was given to the Baptist World Alliance...
Church Army Re-Envisioned by Founder Carlile
On 12th December, the Captain of the Church Army, Philip Johanson OBE, reminded the Church Army and the UK churches of the fundamental vision that has been inherited from its founder...
U.N. Suspends Aid Operations in Sudan
The United Nations has suspended its humanitarian operations following the shooting of two aid workers in Sudan's unstable region of South Darfur. On 12th December Sudanese employees of Save the Children, were shot dead...
Christians concerned by MPs' Debate on 'Back-Door' Euthanasia Bill
Whilst the report on misuse of Euthanasia was being reported in the Netherlands, UK pro-lifers and Christian bodies have raised their voices against the drafted Mental Capacity Bill, which may put many lives at risk by legalising euthanasia...
BMS World Mission Provides Relief Grant to Iraq
As the challenging winter season approaches, many humanitarian organisations are preparing to provide relief aid to those suffering in Iraq. While the infrastructure of the country is being repaired...