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Calls to repeal blasphemy laws after latest death sentence for Christian
Calls to repeal blasphemy laws after latest death sentence for Christian

The Glasgow-based Global Minorities Alliance has called upon Pakistan to repeal its notorious blasphemy laws following Thursday's death sentence for a Christian street sweeper.

Methodists in Brazil for start of Street Child World Cup
Methodists in Brazil for start of Street Child World Cup

A group of Methodists have flown over to Brazil for the Street Child World Cup, which kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro.

Welsh rugby players reveal sensitive side this Mothering Sunday
Welsh rugby players reveal sensitive side this Mothering Sunday

Forget male bravado, the South Wales Scorpions rugby team will be paying tribute to mums this Mothering Sunday by sporting the logo of Christian charity Mothers' Union on their shirt collars

Churches must uphold distinctiveness of marriage
Churches must uphold distinctiveness of marriage

With the first gay wedding ceremonies set to take place tonight, churches are being urged to demonstrate the distinctiveness of Christian marriage as a lifelong commitment that puts children first

Brian Houston hits back at claims he believes God and Allah are the same
Brian Houston hits back at claims he believes God and Allah are the same

The senior pastor of Hillsong Church has released a statement countering allegations that he believes Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret
Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret

So many things in life are a mystery to us, but God wants to let us in on the ultimate secret

The importance of praise
The importance of praise

Praise is one of the most powerful weapons a believer has in silencing the enemy and withstanding circumstances that would otherwise make us crumble

Does God have a sense of humour?
Does God have a sense of humour?

Comedian and Christian Paul Kerensa talks to us about God's sense of humour and how he draws the line between funny and offensive

Washington mudslide: Oso church reaches out

Oso Community Chapel is the only church on a 30-mile stretch of State Route 530, the roadway sliced in half March 22 by a massive landslide in Oso, Washington, that killed at least 14 people and destroyed some 50 homes.

3,000 Syrian Christians flee Armenian village as Islamist rebels take control
3,000 Syrian Christians flee Armenian village as Islamist rebels take control

Reports of desecrated churches, looted houses: locals blame Turkish complicity

Blasphemy death sentence for Christian road sweeper in Pakistan
Blasphemy death sentence for Christian road sweeper in Pakistan

The Christian father-of-three from Lahore was sentenced to death at a private hearing. The accusation followed a row with a Muslim friend over property

Emma Watson: Biblical story of Noah had to be adapted for screen
Emma Watson: Biblical story of Noah had to be adapted for screen

The British actress, who plays Noah's daughter in the film, says changes had to be made to the original story to give the film more dialogue and roles for women

Do children have the right to a mum and dad?
Do children have the right to a mum and dad?

Professor Robert Lopez has come to the UK to protest the first gay marriage ceremonies, and to argue that children have a natural right to a mother and a father.

Ken Ham calls on atheist comedian Bill Maher to repent after dubbing God a \'psychotic mass murderer\' on HBO\'s Real Time
Ken Ham calls on atheist comedian Bill Maher to repent after dubbing God a 'psychotic mass murderer' on HBO's Real Time

Creationist Ken Ham recently wrote in a blog post calling on atheist comedian Bill Maher to repent for his sins.

Gloucester Cathedral hosts Jesus Christ Superstar
Gloucester Cathedral hosts Jesus Christ Superstar

Gloucester Cathedral is the first cathedral to host Jesus Christ Superstar within its walls this week.

Children\'s charity calls for an end to payday loan ads on kids TV
Children's charity calls for an end to payday loan ads on kids TV

The Children's Society has urged Ofcom to ban payday lenders from advertising during TV programmes aimed at younger generations.