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As churches shut down summer activities, Berlin 'dismayed and furious' over murder of German women in Egypt

German officials said on Saturday they had been left 'dismayed and furious' by the stabbing of two German women at an Egyptian beach resort, calling it a deliberate attack on foreign tourists.

Prominent Christian human rights activist released from jail in China but fears grow for imprisoned pastor

A prominent Christian human rights activist in China has been released from jail after serving his four-year sentence for 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'. His release comes as fears grow for the life of Christian pastor Zhang Shaojie who remains in prison.

World's oldest Methodist chapel re-opens after multi-million pound upgrade

The oldest Methodist chapel in the world is celebrating after the completion of an extensive refurbishment project.

Christian churches face summer activity shutdown in Egypt after new terror threat

Dr Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Churches of Egypt, told World Watch Monitor: 'I asked all our churches and conference centres to cancel their trips and events for the next three weeks. There is news they could be targeted by radicals.' Services will continue, however.

Check your shibboleth: Why we can't just kick out people we disagree with

The word 'shibboleth' has passed into contemporary English usage as a test thatis applied to work out who is 'in' and who is 'out'.

'No Whining': The warning sign on the Pope's door

The sign is adorned with the international symbol for 'no' â a backslash in a circle.

Leading evangelical condemns CofE General Synod: 'God's word was mocked openly'

A leading evangelical is the latest to speak out in condemnation of the Church of England's latest move towards affirming LGBT equality.

Which part is which in the 'body' of Christ?

Do you ever wonder what Paul was getting at with that whole 'body of Christ' metaphor for the Church?

One of the most influential Church leaders of Victorian England: Why John Keble matters today

Keble's legacy could be thought now just to consist in the few hymns of his that are still used such as 'Sun of my soul, and Saviour dear'. Instead, its better to understand Keble as an influential figure who may well be yet to have his greatest influence.

Bishop of Liverpool becomes patron of his local gay pride event

A Church of England Bishop is set to become a patron of his local gay pride event. The Rt Rev Paul Bayes is the Bishop of Liverpool and has been an increasingly vocal supporter of gay rights and the inclusion of LGBT people in the Church.

Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'

Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.

Farewell, Eugene Peterson? Why evangelicals can do better than start a heresy hunt over gay marriage

Many have taken Eugene Peterson's 'change of mind' of gay marriage as a tragic apostasy, but should division really mean despair?

'The Message' author Eugene Peterson backs same-sex marriage â Christian retailer plans to stop selling his books

Influential evangelical scholar Eugene Peterson, the author of The Message translation of the Bible, has said that he would officiate a gay wedding ceremony, appearing to now affirm same-sex marriage. The comments have divided progressive and traditionalist Christians, with the conservative retailer LifeWay now preparing to stop selling Peterson's books in response.

Do short sermons fail to do justice to the Bible?