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Free Church of Scotland response to gay marriage vote: \'It is certain we will be discriminated against\'
Free Church of Scotland response to gay marriage vote: 'It is certain we will be discriminated against'

The Free Church of Scotland says anyone who does not accept the new "absolutist morality" can expect discrimination

Scotland\'s same-sex marriage bill is \'blow for society\' - reaction from Evangelical Alliance
Scotland's same-sex marriage bill is 'blow for society' - reaction from Evangelical Alliance

Evangelical Alliance condemns the redefinition of marriage and says in God's sight it remains between man and woman

Scottish Parliament passes same-sex marriage bill
Scottish Parliament passes same-sex marriage bill

The Scottish Parliament has voted to legalise same sex marriage, making it the 17th country in the world to do so.

Bill Nye vs Ken Ham Creation vs evolution debate participation expected to exceed one million; Piers Morgan to interview Bill Nye, Ken Ham
Bill Nye vs Ken Ham Creation vs evolution debate participation expected to exceed one million; Piers Morgan to interview Bill Nye, Ken Ham

The creation vs evolution debate is taking place at the Kentucky-based museum's 900-seater Legacy Hall and will be live broadcast at www.debatelive.org. Over 10,000 groups have got in touch with debate organisers to say they are hosting live screenings. After the debate, Bill Nye and Ken Ham will be interviewed by Piers Morgan.

Bishop of Carlisle to investigate impact of welfare reform in Cumbria
Bishop of Carlisle to investigate impact of welfare reform in Cumbria

The Right Reverend James Newcome has been appointed head of a commission into whether the Government's welfare reforms have been making poverty worse in Cumbria.

Priest says Egypt church attack was retribution by Muslim Brotherhood supporters
Priest says Egypt church attack was retribution by Muslim Brotherhood supporters

Around 70 churches were attacked in Egypt last summer following the ousting of Mohamed Morsi

The most and least religious states in the US - Mississippi comes out top, Vermont is bottom
The most and least religious states in the US - Mississippi comes out top, Vermont is bottom

Gallup has released its 2013 tracking data on US religiosity. Mississippi takes the top spot, while Vermont ranks at the bottom.

Pray with your wife, men urged
Pray with your wife, men urged

"We men simply do not know what to do," says Sam Ingrassia

Plans to turn historic Palestinian village into tourist site cause upset

The Palestinian village of Nabi Samwil is going through a forced transition from a working home to a national tourist attraction. Something the locals have not accepted and continue to fight.

Nigeria: Boko Haram murders Muslim cleric and 11 Christians in further attacks
Nigeria: Boko Haram murders Muslim cleric and 11 Christians in further attacks

Militants from Islamic sect Boko Haram opened fire on an outspoken Muslim cleric and his family as they travelled on 1 February, killing him, his wife and his 18-year-old son.

Evangelicals commend Albania for steps forward in religious freedom
Evangelicals commend Albania for steps forward in religious freedom

The WEA Human Rights Ambassador was meeting with the President of Albania to discuss the country's recognition of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance (AEA).

Pope Francis wants more modest meeting with Queen
Pope Francis wants more modest meeting with Queen

When the Queen visits the Vatican in April this year, she will have a much less formal and ceremonial arrival than the kind she is traditionally used to.

New Bishop of Leeds announced
New Bishop of Leeds announced

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has named the Right Reverend Nick Baines as the first Bishop of Leeds.

Bishops of Portsmouth and Peterborough enter House of Lords
Bishops of Portsmouth and Peterborough enter House of Lords

The Anglican Bishops of Portsmouth and Peterborough are becoming the latest members of the House of Lords this week.

God\'s love in the words of Watoto children
God's love in the words of Watoto children

The children of Watoto may have had a hard start to life, but they are receiving - and giving - hope through singing

Miracle Street: Sharing the Gospel with people where they are, doing what they do
Miracle Street: Sharing the Gospel with people where they are, doing what they do

Steve Lee admits to a quirky personality and a big voice, but it's these he believes God is using to present the Gospel of Jesus on the streets