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Persecution watchdog calls for release of tortured converts in Libya
Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC) is calling on believers to pray and petition for the release of four Christian converts in Libya who have reportedly been imprisoned and tortured by the state.
Church challenged to whole-life mission
Evangelical Alliance launches new initiative to help Christians with whole-life mission.
Second Korn member becomes Christian
A second member of the rock band Korn has written a book on how becoming a Christian helped him overcome his drug addiction.
US: The growth of the 'Nones'
The percentage of people who claim no religion has nearly doubled since 1990 while the percentage of Christians is on the decline, according to a new study on American religious life.
Pakistan: Christian nurse under fire over Muslim prayer room
The Christian chief warden of a nursesâ hall of residence in Lahore is at risk of attack from a fanatical Muslim colleague.
Tammy Trent nominated for Inspirational Female Vocalist
Singer/songwriter, author and speaker Tammy Trent has been nominated for Inspirational Female Vocalist of the Year in the 2009 Christian Music Hall of Fame Visionary Awards.
Concerns over new guidelines for living wills
New medical guidelines could mean doctors are struck off if they refuse to adhere to âliving willsâ by patients requesting that their treatment be stopped and their lives ended.
Church leaders condemn 'deplorable' soldier killings
Saturday night's murder of two soldiers in County Antrim is "deeply distressing and deplorable", says the head of the Church of Ireland.
Christians hit out at Mugabe's party
The Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (ZCA) has criticised Zanu PF, the party of President Robert Mugabe, of showing âbad faithâ in its efforts to work in a unity government with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).
Archbishop calls on government to increase support for peace agreement
Dr Daniel Deng Bul, the Archbishop of Sudan, has said that the British Government should increase its support for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Sudan to help bring an end to the suffering in Darfur. The CPA was co-signed by the Government in 2004 to bring an end to the civil war in Sudan.
Churches kick off Biblethon Festival
Nearly 200 people from over 20 local churches in England kicked off a Bible reading marathon on Friday during which the Scripture will be read in public for 10 days.
World immune to violence against women, says church body
The world is guilty of ignoring the high rate of violence against women and the increased risk of abuse the economic crisis has put them in, said leaders of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in a message for International Womenâs Day.
£15.5m to repair historic places of worship
English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund have allocated 15.5 million pounds to help with urgent repairs on some of the oldest churches, chapels and synagogues in England.
Concerns EU law will open 'Pandora's box' of lawsuits against Christians
Proposed legislation from the EU could open the way for atheists to sue organisations that hang crosses or crucifixes in their buildings.
Parents face council action over pro-gay school week
The local council in Leytonstone, east London, is taking action against parents who took their children out of school during a week promoting homosexuality.
Research shows believers more stress-free than atheists
A new study in the Psychological Science journal has found that believers in God are less likely to feel stressed or anxious when asked to perform mental tasks, allowing them to perform the tasks better than non-believers.