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Bible teaching 'essential' to understanding great literature
The poet laureate Andrew Motion has said that children should be taught the Bible throughout their education on the grounds that it is an âessential piece of cultural luggageâ needed to properly understand literature.
Archbishop appoints new Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has appointed the Rev Canon Joanna Udal to serve as the Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs.
God and the workplace must reconnect, says Sentamu
The Archbishop of York said today that there should be no separation between the life of faith and the workplace.
Canal songs help convey Gospel
A traditional canal song about a tunnel is helping people in Dudley to focus on God.
Call to prayer for war-torn Sri Lanka
As fighting in Sri Lanka reached a climax this month, the Methodist Church in Britain has urged people to pray for hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians.
New guidelines to prevent religious discrimination at work
Employers have been told that they should review their current policies and rules to ensure that they do not "directly or indirectly discriminate against staff holding particular beliefs".
Aid agencies tell G20 to âput people firstâ
Tearfund, Christian Aid and World Vision are among the aid agencies telling G20 leaders to beat the recession with just, fair and sustainable policies.
Amnesty International criticises Mexico on abortion opt-out
Amnesty International has demanded that Mexico force doctors to perform abortions. The organisation held protests last week in Mexico City and Madrid denouncing the Mexican Government for not forcing doctors to perform abortions and give emergency contraception to rape victims.
Finding God in The Shack
Theologian Randal Rauser takes readers on a fascinating journey through the pages of the story that has ignited the church's interest in the Trinity.
Spanish priest found murdered in Cuba
A Spanish Roman Catholic priest known for visiting prisoners and taking care of the children of immigrants has been found murdered in Cuba.
Canti Staton releases new praise album
The new worship album from âfirst lady of Southern Soulâ, Candi Staton, is now available in the UK from Authentic Media.
CS Lewis' Screwtape Letters play is a 'scorching' hit.
An onstage production of CS Lewisâs âThe Screwtape Lettersâ has become a âscorchingâ success in Chicago.
TD Jakes expresses support for son facing indecent exposure charge
Potterâs House Bishop TD Jakes has expressed support for his son who faces a charge of indecent exposure.
Iraq: Sunni victory brings hope to Christians
The Assyrian Christian population in Nineveh, northern Iraq, have expressed hope for a better future after the recent election of the new Sunni government.
Orissa: Christian children lose education to violence
Christian children in the Kandhamal district of Orissa will lose a year of school due to the violence in August by Hindu fundamentalists.
Australiaâs churches open doors to wildfire mourners
Mourners packed churches across Australia on Sunday for services to remember victims of recent deadly wildfires.