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Steve Chalke says the Bible is not inerrant or infallible
Prominent Christian leader and the founder of Oasis Trust, Steve Chalke has released a paper which denies the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible.
Suicide bomber kills Korean Christians on pilgrimage
Four were killed and over a dozen injured in a suicide bomb attack on a bus load of Christians visiting Israel on Sunday.

Would God want us to change ourselves?
Perhaps if we all loved each other a little more, no one would flounder under the stifling pressure to make themselves more beautiful.

Scottish Christians opposed to guardian plans for under-18s
Plans for an official guardian for every child in Scotland have come under fire from Christians across the country.
CAR Church leaders call again for aid
Church leaders in the Central African Republic have reiterated their opposition to the ongoing violence in the country and demanded more troops on the ground.

Pentecostal Churches heal racially motivated divide
Resolving a dispute that began in 1917, the Assemblies of God and the United Pentecostal Council of the Assemblies of God have finally united in a new partnership.

Burma: continued ethnic cleansing of Christian Kachin
The Burmese Army (the Tatmadaw) is continuing its campaign of ethnic cleansing in resource-rich Kachin State.

Nigeria: latest Boko Haram attack kills 106
Islamist militants have killed over 100 civilians in the Christian village of Izge, near the border of Cameroon in north-eastern Nigeria, according to reports.

The Kingdom expands when Christians take risks for the Gospel
Impact Nations Steve Stewart says Christians grow in effectiveness for the Kingdom when they take risks
Snake Salvation pastor dies of venomous bite
Jamie Coots, a Pentecostal pastor from Kentucky who featured in the "Snake Salvation" reality TV show has died after being bitten by a venomous snake during a sermon on Saturday.

Church of England bishops say no to blessings for same-sex marriages
The Church of England's House of Bishops has released pastoral guidelines rejecting official blessings for gay marriages and stating that gay clergy should not marry their same-sex partners.

Belgium: Christians fear consequences of legalising child euthanasia
Christians in Belgium have reacted with "sadness" to the new child euthanasia law

Pre-nups will 'shatter' marriage
The Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury has condemned plans for UK courts to legally recognise pre-nuptial agreements in divorce settlements, arguing that such a decision will "erode" the foundation of marriage.

Rend Collective: Celebrating in song
Rend Collective's Chris Llewellyn on how the band is embracing joy

Islamic extremist using intimidation tactics in Shahbaz Bhatti murder case
Suspects in the murder of Pakistan's first Christian cabinet minister, Shahbaz Bhatti, could walk free due to intimidation tactics by Islamic extremists, Christians fear.

The Pope before Francis
Pope Francis is one of the world's most beloved figures, but what of his predecessor - Pope Benedict XVI?