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Bishop of London: \'Religion can be dangerous\'
Bishop of London: 'Religion can be dangerous'

Society has forgotten how "dangerous" religion can be, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, has warned.

Tim Keller\'s church launches New York Bible college
Tim Keller's church launches New York Bible college

The church led by Tim Keller is launching a new seminary in New York, in partnership with a conservative Bible college.

British Humanists are pondering the meaning of life
British Humanists are pondering the meaning of life

The BHA has launched a 'Thought for the Commute' campaign on the London Underground in a bid to balance out religious programming on the BBC.

130,000 Syrians arrive in Turkey fleeing ISIS
130,000 Syrians arrive in Turkey fleeing ISIS

Syria's 'safe haven' has been threatened by ISIS, forcing 130,000 Syrian refugees to flee to Turkey over the weekend.

ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie
ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie

As the United States announced the first air strikes on Syria, the Islamic State released another 'programme' featuring the British journalist held hostage by the Islamist militants.

ISIS video: \'We will break your crosses and enslave your women\'
ISIS video: 'We will break your crosses and enslave your women'

A video released by the Islamic State today incites Muslims to "slaughter" Westerners.

Hummus, world peace and the kingdom of God
Hummus, world peace and the kingdom of God

The future is definitely foodie, writes Alexandra Lilley. If we want to embody the kingdom of God, we'd better get cooking.

Tony Blair: \'Islamism is not confined to a few fanatics\'
Tony Blair: 'Islamism is not confined to a few fanatics'

In advocating for a strong military response to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the former prime minister has said we also need a broader approach to Islamism worldwide.

Faith leaders call for action after biggest climate march in history
Faith leaders call for action after biggest climate march in history

Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through cities around the world on Sunday, demanding that world leaders act immediately against climate change.

Peshawar bombing anniversary: Justin Welby calls for prayer for persecuted church
Peshawar bombing anniversary: Justin Welby calls for prayer for persecuted church

On the anniversary of the Peshawar church bombings, the Archbishop of Canterbury has called for prayers for all those suffering under persecution around the world.

Pope looks to simplify annulment procedure
Pope looks to simplify annulment procedure

Pope Francis has asked a group of theologians to consider how to make it easier to have marriages annulled in the Catholic Church.

When a woman lost a treasured family Bible, it turned up in the most remarkable place 40 years later
When a woman lost a treasured family Bible, it turned up in the most remarkable place 40 years later

Deborah Savely was devastated when a beloved Bible fell out of her backpack over 40 years ago.

Saeed Abedini\'s wife says she\'s \'praying for a miracle\'
Saeed Abedini's wife says she's 'praying for a miracle'

This week sees the two-year anniversary of the imprisonment of pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran.

British government to make Muslim schools teach children about Christianity?
British government to make Muslim schools teach children about Christianity?

A report in the media suggests British government ministers are divided over a proposal to make Muslim schools teach their students about the Christian faith.

Jesus Toast researchers win silly science award
Jesus Toast researchers win silly science award

A team of researchers who looked into why people see things like the face of Jesus in patterns has scooped one of this year's Ig Noble prizes.

Pakistan: Call to protect minority places of worship as Christians mark church bombing anniversary
Pakistan: Call to protect minority places of worship as Christians mark church bombing anniversary

The horrific bombing of a church in Pakistan last year is on the minds of the country's Christians as they mark the first anniversary on Monday.