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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 shouldn’t 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 “nutter”. But last night Mr Blair talked openly about his belief in “salvation through Jesus Christ” 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 people’s 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 ‘extremist’ claim

Head of the Evangelical Alliance criticises “woeful lack of religious understanding at the heart of Government”.

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.