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Justin Bieber says no to drugs and abortion

The teen pop sensation says drugs will only lead to hurt.

Indonesia must become a ‘common house’ for all faiths

Attacks on Indonesia’s Christians by Islamic extremists are becoming “more frequent and fierce” but the Vice Moderator of the World Council of Churches says there are still signs of hope as moderate Muslims and Christians continue to build relationships.

Coptic leaders optimistic about Egypt’s future

Leaders in the Coptic Church have spoken positively about the prospects for Egypt following the downfall of President Hosni Mubarak.

Cuban pastor denounces state-levelled persecution

A Baptist pastor has accused the Cuban government of deliberately targeting him and his church.

Evangelicals fear for churches that refuse civil partnership ceremonies

The Evangelical Alliance is appealing to the Government to safeguard the rights of churches that refuse to carry out civil partnership ceremonies.

Christian unity and Middle East unrest dominate start of WCC meeting

Civil protests in Arab countries highlights "risk of policies that affront human dignity"

1,000 Christian leaders expected at Wembley prayer summit

Around 1,000 Christian leaders from across the British Isles are expected to gather at Wembley Stadium for a major prayer summit.

South Korean Christians concerned over impact of changes to passport regulations

Missionaries from South Korea believe they are the target of new regulations that would revoke passports from those who commit illegal activities abroad.

Skillet says goodbye to guitarist Ben Kasica

After 10 great years, guitarist Ben Kasica for Skillet has regrettably announced that he’s leaving the band.

John Schlitt among finalists in About.com 2011 Reader's Choice Awards

Legendary recording artist John Schlitt has been named a finalist in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards.

Government called to take urgent action on problem gambling

Churches have called upon the Government to take urgent action to address the growing numbers of problem gamblers.

As Cameron fights for Big Society, Chalke says role of the church remains the same

As David Cameron’s Big Society idea gets bogged down in political controversy, it is business as usual for thousands of churches serving local communities across Britain.

Rick Warren to interview Tony Blair at Saddleback Church

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren will speak to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Egypt and peace in a globalised economy next month at Saddleback Church.

Britain must recover its Judeo-Christian discourse, says Nazir-Ali

Britain must take steps to recover from the “amnesia” over its Judeo-Christian heritage, says Michael Nazir-Ali.

Global evangelical body: execution trial of Afghan convert illegal

The trial of an Afghan man who is facing execution for converting to Christianity is illegal and must be stopped, said the religious liberty representative of the world’s largest evangelical body.