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Was it fair of God to harden the heart of Pharoah?
Was it fair of God to harden the heart of Pharoah?

It is important with this type of question to look for an answer.

Call for sanctions on anniversary of arrests in Eritrea

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE) have called for the imposition of targeted sanctions on key Eritrean officials in order to secure the release of prominent politicians and journalists who have been detained incommunicado for the last twelve years.

Interfaith conflict threatens to engulf Central African Republic

Evangelical Alliance leader risks arrest to condemn violence; President disbands rebels

Fifty Christians face eviction in Laos

Recant your faith or get out - that's the ultimatum issued recently to 50 Christians living in a rural community in central Laos.

Countdown to the Scottish referendum on independence
Countdown to the Scottish referendum on independence

A year today people in Scotland will be voting in a historic referendum to decide whether the country should remain as part of the UK or become independent.

Asian travellers most willing to give up little luxuries for holidays
Asian travellers most willing to give up little luxuries for holidays

Asian consumers believe that holidays are too important to spend less on and view them as a reward that they and their families deserve.

Soothing Advent meditations from Young Oceans
Soothing Advent meditations from Young Oceans

Young Oceans, of New York's Trinity Grace church, will soon be delivering their new album, Advent.

The Last Supper with Robert Powell, Colin Firth, Julie Walters and other actors
The Last Supper with Robert Powell, Colin Firth, Julie Walters and other actors

The Actors' Last Supper is one in a collection of new prints going on display at the National Gallery.

Situation \'very grim\' in Syria
Situation 'very grim' in Syria

"There is deep sadness and much stress and anxiety."

£332,000 grants for historic church repairs
£332,000 grants for historic church repairs

Grants totalling £332,000 are to be given to nine historic English churches in need of urgent repair.

Nurturing Kingdom values
Nurturing Kingdom values

The Reverend Chris Worsley will be supporting parishes across the Diocese of Worcester as they seek to become Kingdom People.

Free school meals announcement welcomed
Free school meals announcement welcomed

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that all pupils in infant schools in England are to receive free school meals from September 2014.

Call for tax relief on savings in \'age of unretired\'
Call for tax relief on savings in 'age of unretired'

The Association of Christian Financial Advisers is calling for greater tax relief on savings after a survey by HSBC found that one in five people in Britain do not think they can afford to retire.

Assassins of Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti confess
Assassins of Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti confess

The killers of Pakistan's first Christian to become a federal cabinet member, Shahbaz Bhatti, have confessed to the crime, Bhatti's brother and security sources said.

Cuban religious leaders arrive in Washington DC

Cuban pastor and blogger, Reverend Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso, arrived in Washington DC on Monday to begin a week of advocacy meetings with policy makers.

Saeed Abedini appeals to Iranian president
Saeed Abedini appeals to Iranian president

American Pastor Saeed Abedini, serving an eight-year prison sentence in Iran because of his Christian faith, is directly appealing to Iran's newly elected President Hassan Rouhani for justice and freedom.