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Millennials 'talk to God' but are less interested in religion
A new study shows that 18 to 34-year-olds who will 'talk to God' outnumber those who 'look to religion'

Hollywood can make Bible-based films but they shouldn't tinker with the story
BibleGateway poll finds broad support for Hollywood adaptations - but with certain conditions

Gay priest flaunts Church of England same-sex marriage ban
A homosexual hospital chaplain has defied the House of Bishop's ban on those in Church of England ministry entering into same-sex marriages.

Ed Miliband doesn't believe in God, but does have 'faith' and says Britain is a Christian country
The Labour leader has spoken about his Jewish heritage and how much faith is a part of his life, despite his own atheism

The word of God at work in the wreckage of people's lives
People are discovering the power and relevance of the word of God in the face of evil

Ukrainian priests told to keep out of politics
As tensions rise ahead of the Ukrainian presidential elections at the end of May, the General Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church instructs its bishops and priests to stay out of the political arena.

Evangelicals admit struggling to find time for daily Bible reading and prayer
'Mobile' Christianity in vogue among evangelicals

Sun shines on Palm Sunday processions
With much of the UK basking in glorious sunshine, it was a great day for Palm Sunday processions

Game of Thrones: great or gratuitous? 'The best way for Christians to engage is critically'
Making a Christian version of something like the Game of Thrones would be a big mistake, believes Christian science fiction author Simon Morden. A much better way would be to engage critically and then go away and make our own stories, he says.

Bob Coy: You'll feel like dying, but choose life!
A fellow pastor's words of encouragement to Bob Coy after his resignation over "moral failing"

'We can hardly complain if we didn't vote': Christians urged to get involved in European Parliament elections
The European Parliament elections have a long tradition of failing to attract large numbers of voters, but British Churches are urging their members to participate

Higher education at risk of becoming 'private good'
Cuts to university funding could limit access for some students, warns Bishop of Winchester

Carrying the cross for unborn children
Pro-life advocate Juan Rios Perez will be carrying an 8ft cross with him over the next few weeks to raise awareness of the rights of unborn children.

Jesus comes to Brighton
Seasoned Jesus actor James Burke-Dunsmore will be leading an amateur cast in a Passion play this Easter Sunday

Dreams and diligence: Helping people to help themselves in Cambodia
Bloggers Rich Wells, Danny Webster and Anita Mathias spent nine days in Cambodia seeing first hand how communities are using the modest resources they have to change their lives for the better

Easter 2014: Share the miracle through random acts of kindness
The idea is the brainchild of Dan Usher, who, in Easter 2013, bought 100 eggs and gave them away in his local community. He had such a great response that the vision has grown, Sharethemiracle was born and in 2014 the vision is to see 5,000 eggs given away nationwide.