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Atheist posters are 'great adverts for Christianity', says think tank

A think tank set up with the support of the heads of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales says an atheist bus advert campaign will "encourage people to think about God".

Palin: My faith, God have been mocked

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the political darling of many Christian conservative voters, said her faith and God have been mocked during the presidential campaign - and there is not much she can do about it.

Methodists see opportunity in Dawkins 'No God' bus slogans

The British Methodist Church has welcomed news that Professor Richard Dawkins is to fund an advertising campaign carrying "no God" slogans on London buses.

US: Franklin Graham offers straight talk on real change

The Rev Franklin Graham, best known as the son of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, offered to point Americans looking for real change and straight talk in the right direction.

Fresh Expressions leader becomes next Bishop of Sheffield

The Rev Dr Steven Croft, currently Archbishops' Missioner and and Leader of the Fresh Expressions team, has been appointed as the next Bishop of Sheffield.

'Christianity is part of our national heritage,' says Indian PM

Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh attempted to reassure Christians of their place in India when he met the head of the World Council of Churches on Saturday.

Northern Ireland pro-life groups say no to Abortion Act

Representatives from major pro-life groups in Northern Ireland are in London on Tuesday to present a petition to 10 Downing Street against the extension of the Abortion Act.

Houghton launches network for Christian environmentalists

A new web-based organisation for Christians working in all aspects of environmental action was launched on Tuesday by Sir John Houghton at the IFES International Symposium on Climate Change in Jamaica.

New Church Army website shows off transformational work

Church Army's new look website 'Church Army ONLINE' launched today, allowing users to discover more about the work of Church Army evangelists and projects through over 50 short films.

Afghanistan: Tributes paid to slain Christian aid worker

Tributes have been paid to a Christian aid worker shot dead in Afghanistan on Monday.

CofE offers churches advice on employing youth workers

A practical guide for parishes considering employing someone to work with children or young people has been released by Church House Publishing today.

God TV debuts in China

For the past four years, global Christian broadcaster GOD TV has been steadily making inroads into the Far East with daily broadcasts in Hong Kong. But now, in an unprecedented development, millions in China can access GOD's mix of Christian programming 24-hours-a- day.