Christian Today

Europe's Evangelical Head Offers a Message of Courage to General Assemblies

WARSAW, Poland -- Evangelical leaders in Europe were encouraged to persevere in following God's promises, despite the challenges they face daily in building up their ministries and living faithfully in an ever-secularising environment...

Interview: Dr. Danuta Hübner, EU Commissioner for Poland

The 2006 EEA (European Evangelical Alliance) and EEMA (European Evangelical Missionary Alliance) General Assemblies opened in Warsaw, Poland on 17 October with an opening address by the Polish Commissioner at the European Union, Dr. Danuta Hübner...

British Airways Cross Debacle - A Society Losing Its Identity?

The decision to restrict check-in worker Nadia Eweida from wearing her cross - a symbol representing her religious faith and devotion to Jesus Christ - British Airways, one of the largest carriers of air traffic in the world, has entangled itself in a religious debate that runs deeper that it would first seem.

Repentance

In the life of faith, we often seek to understand repentance and come closer to the love of God...

World Remembers 9/11 Victims

Commemmorative events have taken place across the world Monday to mark the five year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the US on September 11, 2001.

Christian Aid to Faith Communities in Prayer for Darfur

Christian Aid will join other organisations on 17 September, as churches, mosques and synagogues across the UK will be praying for the people of Darfur in Sudan.

African Bishops Call for Unity amid Anglican Gay Split Threat

Bishops within the Anglican Communion in Southern Africa have called for the worldwide Church to “choose to remain united” as the threat of a split looms over the issue of homosexuality.

Christian-Muslim Dialogue Groups Seek Peace and Unity

Members of Christian-Muslim dialogue groups have stated that the British media needs to be more balanced in its coverage of Islam.

WCC Central Committee Renews Commitment to Ecumenism

The World Council of Churches has concluded its Central Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland with new plans to adopt a streamlined programme strategy.

Blair Expected to Reveal Exit Strategy Amid Wave of Resignations

It is expected that British Prime Minister Tony Blair will announce his plans to leave office Thursday, following eight resignations from his government.

Churches Concerned as Scotland Hits Highest Suicide Rate in UK

According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the suicide rate among Scottish men between 1991 and 2004 was 50 percent higher than amongst the rest of the UK.

Salvation Army Concerned Over Glasgow Super-Casino Proposal

The Salvation Army is continuing its campaign against super-casinos as Glasgow supporters try to win hearts with the promise of 2,500 new jobs.

Lebanon’s Culture Minister Calls for Peace at WCC Central Committee

Lebanon's minister of culture, Dr Tarek Mitri, at the weekend expressed gratitude to the World Council of Churches (WCC) for its expressions of solidarity following Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Israel’s Chief Rabbis to Meet Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury will meet Tuesday with Israel's Chief Rabbis in a visit that is hoped to open a new era of closer dialogue between Anglicans and Jews.

Sudan Rejects UN Peacekeeping Force; AU Confirms Withdrawal

The Sudanese government has declared Monday that it will allow African Union peacekeepers to remain in war-ravaged Darfur, on the condition that the troops are not part of the proposed United Nations force.

World Council of Churches Calls for Ecumenical Response to Middle East Crisis

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has issued an urgent call for a comprehensive ecumenical response to bring about long-term peace in the Middle East.