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Why should Scottish Christians be pro-independence?
David Thompson MSP believes independence would put the Scottish Church in a stronger position to influence the nation

Memorial stone remembers fallen County Durham soldiers
The Bishop of Durham has blessed a new memorial to local men who fell fighting against the Germans for control of a small French village during World War Two.

High Court judge wants more evidence from Boris Johnson over ex-gay bus ad ban
The High Court decided yesterday that the Mayor of London and Transport For London must disclose more information to the authorities in the case of their banning of advertisements highlighting the ex-gay community.

The spiritual pilgrimage of Lent begins with closing our mouths
The Bishop of London is asking Christians to reflect on themselves instead of judging others this Lent
16 Christians killed in latest attack in Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack communities in Plateau state

June Steenkamp's readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere
Amidst all the controversies of the Oscar Pistorius trial, June Steenkamp has shocked the world by offering forgiveness to the man who killed her daughter.

Michael W Smith revives tradition with first hymns collection
He's been serving the church for decades with contemporary Christian music but for Smith, hymns like The Old Rugged Cross and Great Is Thy Faithfulness are indisputable classics.

Turkey: Suspects in Bible worker killings expected to walk free
Proposed Turkish laws make them eligible for immediate release

Helping our neighbours in a Christ-like way
Archbishop Bernard Longley was distributing sandwiches and hot drinks to people in need in Birmingham city centre at the weekend

Jesus Culture shakes up sound with Reconstructed Vol. 1
Jesus Culture Music will be releasing an album of remixes on March 11.

Daily online reflections for Lent
Reflections will be posted to the web each day during Lent by the Archbishop of York

Using Noah to share the Gospel
The overwhelming message about the Noah film from Christians in cultural ministry is "go see it"

Schools offer support for prisoners' children
Children and young people's charity Barnardo's has launched a scheme which aims to provide school-based help and support for children who have a parent in prison.

'The Bible is the best missionary' - lessons from Christianity in the Caucasus
The rich religious diversity of the Caucasus down through the centuries shows that different faiths can indeed thrive alongside each other
Prayers for Ukraine and Russia amid tensions
Christians are appealing to Ukraine and Russia not to go down the war path

Calling the young to ordination
Kendalle Tanner is just one young Anglican who refuses to believe that the Church of England will die