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Manchester University says it is 'likely' to re-catalogue Holocaust denier's books following campaign
Manchester University has said that it is 'likely' to re-catalogue books by the Holocaust denier David Irving following a campaign led by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and an eminent Jewish academic, Irene Lancaster.

Church of Ireland set to vote on same-sex relationship motion
The Anglican Church in Ireland will debate a motion on same-sex relationships this week, calling on bishops to approve thanksgiving prayers for gay couples.

Gun instructor quotes Bible as he trains Oklahoma Christians in armed self-defence
A gun instructor is teaching church members across Oklahoma the essentials of armed self-defence, and says his approach is based on the Bible.

Labour suspends candidate who called for eradication of Islam
The Labour Party is investigating one of its election candidates after he was linked to a social media account calling for the eradication of Islam.

Mark Driscoll's former elders deny his account of how Mars Hill folded
Former elders at Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill Church in Seattle have contradicted his account of the events that led to his acrimonious departure and the church's closure.

Justin Bieber has new Christian girlfriend - introduced to him by their pastor
The world famous Christian pop singer Justin Bieber has a new girlfriend â they were introduced by the pastor at their church

Christian college demands staff sign statement opposing gay marriage, faculty threaten to leave
Faculty members of a Christian college once attended by Franklin Graham are threatening to resign after they were asked to sign a statement affirming their opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion.

Which came first â the chicken or the Church?
Or to put it another way, why did the modern chicken evolve the way it has? Is it really because of the Church?

Archbishop of Canterbury in Jordan: 'Christians are the past, present and must be the future'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby appealed for Christians to stay in the Middle East yesterday while meeting Iraqi refugees in Jordan on the first leg of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

What did Jesus and the disciples eat at the Last Supper?
Apart from unleavened bread and wine that Christians have long established from Scriptures, what other food was served at Christ's Last Supper?

Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz tells believers to get ready for the Rapture
Anne Graham Lotz has warned Christians to get ready for the Rapture, saying the event could happen at any moment.

Gwen Stefani says she's 'really happy' as she takes sons for their first communion
Pop star and "The Voice" coach Gwen Stefani shared her happiness and excitement as she attended her sons' first communion ceremony.

Mom causes a stir when she breastfeeds her baby during church service
Is it OK for a woman to breastfeed her baby inside a church while service is going on?

Should Christians go to war? 8 Bible verses to help you decide
Should Christians ever go to war? Eight Bible verses to help you decide.

Archbishop of Canterbury backs Great Get Together in memory of murdered Jo Cox
More than 100 religious leaders will meet this week to launch an initiative in memory of Jo Cox â the Labour MP murdered last year.

Buried St Edmund: How this time archaeologists are hoping to find a king under a tennis court
Town councillors have given their backing for an excavation that could uncover the bones of one of England's early kings and martyrs, slain by his enemies centuries ago.