Andy Walton
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Egypt orders closure of centre that fights against torture
As well as assisting people who have been victims of torture, the centre also serves women who have been victims of domestic violence and advocates for human rights.
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We must get used to being offended. Without free speech democracy crumbles
Offence has become the metric by which some university students define whether a view should be heard or not. This doubtless comes from good intentions but no one has the right to live without being shocked. No one has the right to spend their life without being offended.
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Archbishop of Canterbury: Church has key role in London's future
Justin Welby was speaking alongside politicians, planners, theologians and developers at Lambeth Palace. The group had been brought together for the launch of From Battersea to the Barrier. The initiative seeks to use the "Church's history, lived experience and rootedness in community to bear" on the future of London â and particularly the riverside area in the heart of the city.
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Evangelical college stands by decision to invite liberal professor to preach
Rev Professor Martyn Percy is Dean of Christ Church, Oxford â the City's Cathedral, as well as a College of Oxford University. Wycliffe Hall has confirmed that he has been invited to preach at a service.
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Creationist TV presenters? Once again the secular media proves it doesn't 'get' faith
It really is about time that we grew up. Christians (and those of other religious faiths) need to have their views interrogated. Yet shouldn't we be afforded the same level of scepticism about our beliefs as atheists and materialists?
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Church of England attacks government plans to liberalise Sunday trading
The Bishop of St Albans, Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith says, "changing the law would have a negative effect on community and family life, whilst delivering few, if any, additional benefits for the economy".
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What the Julian Assange case can teach us about heroes and the rule of law
Assange is a polarising character. Hailed by many as a hero fighting a valiant fight against over-mighty states and the military-industrial complex, he's castigated by others as someone on the run from the law and unwilling to submit himself to the legal process.
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The EU referendum explained: what's happening and how did we get here?
The UK might be about to leave the European Union. Why is this happening now? How did we get to this point? When will the vote happen? All these and more questions are answered in our brief guide to this year's major British political story.
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Not fit for purpose? Just imagine society without the Church
Could we do more? Of course we could. However, we're doing a lot of amazing work that goes unreported, and without which the country would be a far, far worse place.
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Stephen Colbert challenges Joel Osteen on whether he 'asks people to send cash' to his church
Colbert, a committed Roman Catholic, pressed Osteen on how orthodox his message is and whether he encouraged people to send money to his ministry.
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Why pop music can't seem to escape God
On the day Bloc Party release their fifth album, entitled Hymns, why can't pop musicians let go of the spiritual, even if they don't believe?
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Israel to subsidise schools which teach its curriculum in east Jerusalem
The Israeli Education Ministry is reported to be ready to give extra subsidies to schools in east Jerusalem that teach the same programme as schools in Israel. This funding won't be made available to schools that continue to teach a Palestinian curriculum.