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70 percent of women who had abortions identify themselves as Christians — survey
70 percent of women who had abortions identify themselves as Christians — survey

A lot of evangelicals are opposing abortion because getting rid of an unborn baby goes against their faith. However, a new survey conducted by the Christian research group LifeWay has discovered that around 70 percent of women who had an abortion are actually self-identified Christians.

East London church holds vigil to honour victims of gender-based violence
East London church holds vigil to honour victims of gender-based violence

A church in East London has committed to portraying the true history of women in the area .with an exhibition, after a museum that promised to be "the only dedicated resource in the East End to women's history" has in fact sensationalised and glamourized the killings of the famed Jack the Ripper.

Indonesia: Muslim group launches global anti-ISIS campaign
Indonesia: Muslim group launches global anti-ISIS campaign

A worldwide anti-ISIS campaign has been launched in Indonesia by Islam's largest organisation, the New York Times reports.

Norwegian Christian couple accused of \'indoctrinating\' children have them removed
Norwegian Christian couple accused of 'indoctrinating' children have them removed

An extraordinary row has erupted over the removal by Norway's child welfare services of the five children of a Pentecostal Christian couple.

German church converted to house 50 refugees wins round local community
German church converted to house 50 refugees wins round local community

A church in Germany has won round its local community after causing uproar when it suspended its Sunday services in order to house fifty refugees.

Religious education is outdated and needs overhaul, says study
Religious education is outdated and needs overhaul, says study

The RE For REal study says that RE is currently a "20th century settlement for a 21st century reality".

Tory peer under fire from Welby over food bank remarks
Tory peer under fire from Welby over food bank remarks

The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised a Tory peer who suggested there was no link between benefit changes and the rise of food banks.

New CofE bishop Karen Gorham supports Christian naturism
New CofE bishop Karen Gorham supports Christian naturism

There are no biblical grounds for banning naturism, says the new Bishop of Sherborne.

Book criticising Islam withdrawn over controversy
Book criticising Islam withdrawn over controversy

Michel Onfray said that that "no debate is possible" in France after the Paris attacks on November 13.

Public sex abuse inquiry to focus first on Anglican and Catholic churches
Public sex abuse inquiry to focus first on Anglican and Catholic churches

Justice Lowell Goddard said the five-year inquiry is the most wide-ranging ever of its kind in England and Wales and will consist of 12 separate investigations that will also look into public institutions and people of "public prominence".

Franklin Graham shares the things he is most grateful for this Thanksgiving
Franklin Graham shares the things he is most grateful for this Thanksgiving

American evangelist Franklin Graham and his family are celebrating Thanksgiving, and they are doing it with hearts full of love and deep reverence towards God.

For the first time, scientists witness how a supermassive black hole swallows a star
For the first time, scientists witness how a supermassive black hole swallows a star

Recently, an international team of astrophysicists was able to witness this terrifying event first hand in real life, using radio telescopes. The scientists saw how a black hole swallowed a star about the size of the sun.

El Salvador Priest suspended over sexual abuse
El Salvador Priest suspended over sexual abuse

"We will not cover up cases of abuse of minors" says the Church

O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The 10 greatest versions of the best carol in time for Advent
O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The 10 greatest versions of the best carol in time for Advent

Advent is a special time, full of anticipation, longing, waiting, preparing and expecting the coming of the saviour of the world.

Welby: ISIS needs theological and military response
Welby: ISIS needs theological and military response

The prospect of war with Syria raises "distinct theological and religious" issues, the archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.

Church installs ice rink to celebrate Christmas
Church installs ice rink to celebrate Christmas

Father Stuart Craddock of the 14th century St Wulfram's church, Grantham put an ice rink in the nave as part of the church's first Christmas tree festival and promptly fell over when demonstrating for the BBC.