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Atheist Bill Maher calls for tax on religion; blames religion for evils in society
Atheist Bill Maher calls for tax on religion; blames religion for evils in society

Television host Bill Maher is calling for taxes for religion, equating it to alcohol and cigarettes.

Cathedral campaigns for cheapest spot on Monopoly board
Cathedral campaigns for cheapest spot on Monopoly board

Officials at Derby Cathedral have announced they want the site to occupy to cheapest spot on the city's version of Monopoly.

Bethlehem students to paint new display for Lichfield Cathedral
Bethlehem students to paint new display for Lichfield Cathedral

A new set of Christian images in Lichfield Cathedral will be painted by Palestinian artists from Bethlehem.

Bishop Peter Ball victim steps away from Church investigation into clergy sex abuse
Bishop Peter Ball victim steps away from Church investigation into clergy sex abuse

A victim of clergy sex abuse will not cooperate with a Church review because "bullying and silencing" were not in the terms of reference.

John Stott\'s classic \'Basic Christianity\' under fire
John Stott's classic 'Basic Christianity' under fire

A publisher has hit back at claims that a revised edition of John Stott's classic Basic Christianity changes the book's meaning and is "a bad imitation of the original".

Rome\'s historic Trevi Fountain to be dyed red in remembrance of martyred Christians
Rome's historic Trevi Fountain to be dyed red in remembrance of martyred Christians

Rome's historic Trevi Fountain is due to be dyed red in recognition of Christian martyrs around the world.

\'Consequences\' imposed on US church by Anglican primates have been \'fully implemented\' says Archbishop
'Consequences' imposed on US church by Anglican primates have been 'fully implemented' says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has stated that the "consequences" imposed on the US Episcopal Church by leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion have been "fully implemented".

Pope Francis asks refugees\' forgiveness for West\'s \'indifference\'
Pope Francis asks refugees' forgiveness for West's 'indifference'

Pope Francis has apologised to refugees for the lack of welcome shown them in the societies where they have sought refuge.

Church and mosque build \'beautiful relationship\' after sharing building
Church and mosque build 'beautiful relationship' after sharing building

A church and a mosque in America have developed a 'beautiful relationship', after the imam offered local Christians a home while their church waited for a new building.

7 signs of a weak pastor: Ron Edmonson cites ways to spot flawed church leaders
7 signs of a weak pastor: Ron Edmonson cites ways to spot flawed church leaders

Pastor Ron Edmonson of Immanuel Baptist Church says that no church leader is perfect, but they need to come to terms with their flaws and shortcomings in order to become better vessels for God's Word.

Billy Graham urges faithful to take sin seriously
Billy Graham urges faithful to take sin seriously

Pastor Billy Graham is asking the faithful to take sin seriously because Jesus himself died for it.

Are these the Days of Noah or the Days of Elijah?
Are these the Days of Noah or the Days of Elijah?

Jesus declared: "For the a coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah." (Matthew chapter 24, verse 37) and we should all be living with a sense of expectancy for His return.

Indiana pastor says ex-prisoners are more discriminated against than LGBTQ community
Indiana pastor says ex-prisoners are more discriminated against than LGBTQ community

A Christian pastor is opposing a proposed human rights ordinance that the Human Relations Council is creating in Valparaiso, Indiana, which seeks to address the alleged bias being experienced by the LGBTQ community.

What is the best way to respond when someone criticises your church online?
What is the best way to respond when someone criticises your church online?

Jonathan Howe says an apology can often defuse tension and avoid conflict, but if the criticism is about core biblical doctrine the church should stand its ground.

Body of missing Florida priest found
Body of missing Florida priest found

A 71 year-old priest who had been missing since last week has been found dead in Georgia, according to authorities.

Sex abuse survivor to sue diocese that has reinstated priest
Sex abuse survivor to sue diocese that has reinstated priest

A survivor of sexual abuse by a Catholic priest who has been reinstated by the Vatican is to sue the priest's diocese.