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Germany: Christian psychotherapists under fire from 'totalitarian' gays
A psychotherapy conference to be held in Germany in May has been attacked by homosexual, feminist, anti-fascist and anti-sexist groups opposed to scheduled addresses from two Christians.
Christians oppose new sex-ed proposals
Christians have spoken out against Government plans to introduce new sex education rules that could see 11-year-olds being taught about homosexuality and civil partnerships during compulsory sex education classes. If adopted, the rules will apply to all secondary schools, with no opt-out for faith schools.
Irish cardinal recommends Twitter for prayer
Cardinal Sean Brady, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, has suggested that believers embrace Twitter for prayer.
Jimmy Carter: Disharmony is 'like a cancer' among Christians
Former president Jimmy Carter says the shared faith in Jesus Christ should be enough of a reason for Christians to unite.
Miss California: Perez Hilton âneeds Jesusâ
Gay celebrity blogger Perez Hilton may have called Miss California the B-word over her comments on gay marriage, but Carrie Prejean says she is praying for Hilton.
Blair adviser insists departure is not over gay comments
An adviser for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation says his departure from the organisation has nothing to do with liberal comments on homosexuality made by the former Prime Minister.
Archbishop to lecture on Noah ahead of climate summit
The Archbishop of Canterbury will offer a contemporary reflection on the Old Testament story of Noah and the flood ahead of a major climate change summit in Copenhagen later in the year.
Methodist Church aims to close gap between work and worship
Methodist churches will mark their first ever Business Sunday next month in the hope of bringing faith and work life closer together.
Bluetree becomes bestselling new artist in US
Irish worship band Bluetree have become the bestselling new artist in the US with their debut album, God of This City.
Swine flu cases confirmed in UK
Two people in Scotland are confirmed to have contracted the swine flu virus after travelling to Mexico. The Scottish Health Secretary, Nicola Sturgeon, said that both individuals are recovering in hospital.
Pope names five new saints
Pope Benedict XVI has named five new saints. Among those newly canonised were the Rev Arcangelo Tadini, who set up an order of nuns to take care of factory workers in the early 1900s. At the time his actions were seen as a scandal as factories were considered immoral and dangerous places. He also founded an association to give emergency loans to workers suffering from financial difficulties.
Faith leaders unite for a strong Scottish climate change bill
Scotlandâs faith leaders joined hundreds of campaigners for a rally outside the Scottish Parliament last week calling for a strong Scottish Climate Change Bill.
MP under investigation for threats to 'homophobic' Miss California
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Alan Duncan is under police investigation after saying he would kill US model and Miss California, Carrie Prejean, for being homophobic.
Lutherans to distribute food near Sri Lanka war zone
Hundreds of thousands of civilians caught in Sri Lankaâs escalated civil war will soon receive food from a church-based relief group that, like many other charities and governments, is alarmed at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the north.
Gospel spreading in Somalia despite persecution
Somalia, whose pirates who have been grabbing headlines over several ship hijackings, is also a place where Christians can face severe persecution.
US Presbyterians vote to keep fidelity and chastity clause
Efforts to allow sexually active gays and lesbians to serve as clergy in the Presbyterian Church (USA) have once again been defeated, according to votes received so far from 155 of the denominationâs 173 presbyteries.