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Caste-based discrimination is a sin, say Indian churches

Churches in India have committed themselves to being “zero tolerance zones” for caste-based discrimination.

Christian Aid calls upon Tanzanian election winner to stamp out tax evasion

Christian Aid wants the winner of the Tanzanian election to put an end to "unfair tax anomalies".

Lesbian couple considering legal action if marriage bid fails

A lesbian minister and her partner are seeking to become one of the first same-sex couples in the UK to be granted a civil marriage.

Christians fear growth of gambling in London’s Chinatown

Christians, shopkeepers and residents of London’s Chinatown have joined forces against the proliferation of betting shops and slot machine arcades that have opened in the area.

Barnabas Fund sends aid to Indonesia’s disaster-hit Christians

Barnabas Fund is sending funds to Christians caught up in the wave of disasters that hit Indonesia this week.

Darlene Zschech to leave Hillsong after 25 years of service

Hillsong worship leader Darlene Zschech to take up senior pastor role at Pentecostal church.

Third Day's Move climbs high in the charts

MOVE, the 11th studio album from multi-Platinum rock band Third Day, takes a spot inside the Top 10 on this week’s Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Current Contemporary Christian Chart.

Churches accuse Government of ‘stigmatising’ poor

Churches and Christian charities have written to the Government expressing their concern over its rhetoric on benefit fraud.

Luis and Andrew Palau ask British Christians to pray for Chile

Luis Palau says the conversion of thousands of Chileans to Christ would be an even greater miracle than the rescue of the 33 trapped miners.

Kevin LeVar releases ‘Let’s Come Together' deluxe edition

Following the success of LeVar’s debut album, Universal Music Christian Group will release an all-new expanded version that includes 4 new songs plus a bonus DVD filled with extra content.

Bankrupt Crystal Cathedral believes woes won't last long

Nearly a week after filing for bankruptcy, the founder of the Crystal Cathedral took the pulpit on Sunday assuring the congregation that tough times never last.

The season for holiday sounds with sister duo Poema

"Once a year" A Poema christmas digital EP available 16 December 2010

Haiti officials say cholera outbreak is stabilising but fears remain

Authorities in Haiti say the deadly cholera epidemic there is slowing down, but many people are still at risk, report aid groups working in the area.

Peace is possible in the Middle East, says Pope

Pope Benedict XVI calls on nations and individuals to work together for peace in the Middle East.

Fixed Point DVDs equip Christians in contemporary debate

Kingsway is now distributing the full range of DVDs from the highly acclaimed Fixed Point Foundation.