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Eddie Long denies claims of seduction in court documents

Bishop Eddie Long has submitted formal responses to allegations that he seduced four young men and abused his spiritual authority.

Arsonists target three Russian churches

Three churches in a predominantly Muslim province in Russia were set on fire by arsonists on Monday.

Seabird releases digital Christmas EP

Seabird is releasing a seven-song Christmas EP Over the Hills and Everywhere. The EP is available now exclusively with iTunes.

Society must take care of those who cannot work – Archbishop

Archbishop says those on benefits are not out to milk the system.

Court to decide whether Christian couple can foster children

A Christian couple in England has made several attempts to provide foster care to children but has been blocked because of their views on homosexuality.

At least 52 dead in Iraq church siege

The death toll from Sunday’s church hostage crisis in Iraq shot up to 52 on Monday while the number of people wounded rose to 67.

Storkey calls for caution after release of Synod election results

Theologian Elaine Storkey says she is sceptical about claims that Synod will vote against women bishops.

Integrity Music signs worship artist Daniel Bashta

Integrity Music announces the signing of Georgia-based worship artist/songwriter Daniel Bashta to an exclusive recording and publishing contract with Bashta’s debut album slated to release in early 2011.

Methodist church attacked near Bradford

Bibles burned in attack on Methodist church in village near Bradford.

CofE parishes giving more in spite of troubled economy

The economic turmoil of the last few years has not affected the giving of parishes in the Church of England, new statistics show.

Obama urged to come to aid of pastor facing execution in Iran

Religious freedom body is asking US President Barack Obama to put pressure on Iran to release pastor facing execution for apostasy.

Ethical investment cooperative launches in UK

A new ethical investment cooperative launched in the UK last week is hoping to attract investments for small-scale businesses in developing countries.

Prosperity gospel treads fine line between blessing and materialism, say theologians

There needs to be a clear distinction between true biblical prosperity and the gospel of materialism, two African theologians have said.

Literary Leicester Festival to explore 400 years of King James Bible

The King James Bible will come under discussion at the Literary Leicester Festival this month.

Bishops alarmed over impact of cuts on affordable housing

Church of England bishops fear cuts to investment in affordable housing will affect the rural poor more than others.