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Church concern over high street gambling
Churches are concerned that more gaming machines on the high street will lead to a surge in problem gambling.
The Facebook inferiority complex
One in five Facebook and Twitter users admit they constantly compare themselves to other users.
Tony Blair: People shouldnât be embarrassed about faith
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair once admitted he avoided talking about his religious beliefs while in office for fear of being labelled a ânutterâ. But last night Mr Blair talked openly about his belief in âsalvation through Jesus Christâ and encouraged other Christians to do the same.
Tearfund calls for prayer to end hunger
Tearfund is appealing to Christians to pray for the millions of people around the world going hungry today.
New Archbishop of Glasgow announced
Bishop Philip Tartaglia has been announced today as the new Archbishop of Glasgow.
Christian campaigners hit out at tax evasion
A Christian movement to end poverty has spoken out against tax evasion by wealthy people.
Brenton Brown and Ben Cantelon joining Creation Fest
South African worship leader and songwriter, Brenton Brown, and Canadian worship leader Ben Cantelon are the latest acts to be added to the Creation Fest line-up.
Ageing population is not a problem
Leading statistician Andrew Dilnot is not concerned about Britain's ageing population. Speaking at the Keswick Convention, he said it was "peculiar" to talk of the "burden of ageing".
Sound of Wales singing a new song in the land of revival
A new band is helping the people of Wales reconnect with their spiritual heritage. Through live events and workshops, Sound of Wales (SOW) hopes to whet peopleâs spiritual appetites through the power of music and song.
Tutu supports decriminalisation of homosexuality worldwide
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is calling on countries to rescind laws banning homosexuality, arguing that its decriminalisation will result in a better understanding of the spread of HIV among homosexual men.
George Michael: Gay marriage shouldn't be forced
George Michael has suggested gay marriage should not be introduced if it means that churches are forced to perform the ceremonies on their premises.
Syria's Christians fear being attacked
Christians in Damascus and Aleppo are terrified of being targeted and driven away, according to a senior bishop.
John Sentamu popular choice as next Archbishop of Canterbury
A poll has found that most Christians would like to see John Sentamu become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Evangelical Alliance rejects âextremistâ claim
Head of the Evangelical Alliance criticises âwoeful lack of religious understanding at the heart of Governmentâ.
Chaplains offer support and hope in Aurora
Chaplains are offering hope and comfort to the grieving community of Aurora after last week's deadly shooting in a cinema.
Churches offer counselling after Aurora shooting
Churches in Aurora and across Colorado have been holding prayer services and vigils since James Holmes shot 12 people dead in a cinema last week, but pastors are offering spiritual counsel too.