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Southern Baptist Russell Moore: \'The sexual revolution does not empower women\'
Southern Baptist Russell Moore: 'The sexual revolution does not empower women'

The celebration of sexual promiscuity and the call for a redefinition of marriage is "merely the imposition of a different sort of patriarchy," Moore told the Humanum conference in Rome.

Rick Warren on gay marriage: \'The Church must not cave in\'
Rick Warren on gay marriage: 'The Church must not cave in'

"Marriage can only be between a man and a woman," Rick Warren told an audience at the Vatican.

Indonesia: Female police applicants forced to undergo \'virginity tests\'
Indonesia: Female police applicants forced to undergo 'virginity tests'

The practice of testing the virginity of female applicants for the police force in Indonesia has been branded discriminatory and humiliating by Human Rights Watch.

Indonesia: Pilgrims flock to have sex at Islamic holy site
Indonesia: Pilgrims flock to have sex at Islamic holy site

An ancient ritual dating back to the 16th century, thousands travel to the 'Sex Mountain' in Central Java, where they hope to receive good luck.

Muslims protest Christian governor in Jakarta: \'It is forbidden to have an infidel\'
Muslims protest Christian governor in Jakarta: 'It is forbidden to have an infidel'

The inauguration of Jakarta's first Christian governor in 50 years has been delayed to allow for a presidential decree on his appointment, another setback on his contested journey to power.

Rick Warren to speak on biblical marriage at Pope\'s conference today
Rick Warren to speak on biblical marriage at Pope's conference today

Popular author and pastor Rick Warren is to speak today on the 'Biblical meaning of marriage' at the Pope's Humanum conference in Rome.

Archbishop of Canterbury on the future of the Anglican Communion: \'We have no strategies beyond prayer and obedience\'
Archbishop of Canterbury on the future of the Anglican Communion: 'We have no strategies beyond prayer and obedience'

The Archbishop of Canterbury today gave the presidential address at the meeting of the General Synod in London, in which he praised the Anglican Communion for its diversity, but warned that it "may be too much to manage".

Final approval given to women bishops at General Synod
Final approval given to women bishops at General Synod

The Church of England yesterday gave the final seal of approval to women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July.

Pro-life Catholic priests do battle with Obamacare in court: \'This is a threat to ALL religious freedom\'
Pro-life Catholic priests do battle with Obamacare in court: 'This is a threat to ALL religious freedom'

A pro-life Catholic priest's group is refusing to obey a court ruling that it must provide birth control for employees as part of health insurance plans.

Gay rights campaign targets Christians in Mississippi: \'It is only for God to judge, not us.\'
Gay rights campaign targets Christians in Mississippi: 'It is only for God to judge, not us.'

An LGBT rights campaign specifically targeting Christians has been launched in Mississippi, sparking anger from church leaders.

New Christian film wants to pick a fight with Fifty Shades of Grey
New Christian film wants to pick a fight with Fifty Shades of Grey

As the release of the much-anticipated Fifty Shade of Grey movie edges ever closer, the inevitable has happened – someone has created a Christian alternative.

More tributes pour in for Myles Munroe as funeral date announced
More tributes pour in for Myles Munroe as funeral date announced

The funeral of Pastor Myles Munroe, who died on November 9 in a plane crash, will be held on December 4, it has been announced.

Landmark vote sees Diocese of Oxford become the first to go fossil free
Landmark vote sees Diocese of Oxford become the first to go fossil free

The Diocese of Oxford today voted to divest from fossil fuels, becoming the first to do so in the Church of England.

Raise a glass for the (un)happy bride and groom
Raise a glass for the (un)happy bride and groom

If you thought you'd had enough of the endless engagement/wedding/anniversary/more anniversary parties, then look away now, because divorce celebrations are the latest phenomenon to hit the US.

Increased pressure on Chinese Christians to conform to Communism
Increased pressure on Chinese Christians to conform to Communism

As China becomes more politically conservative, churches are facing greater pressure to fall in line with the Communist party.