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Bible reading linked to greater generosity, study finds
Research into Bible reading by the American Bible Society (ABS) has found that it impacts on generosity, compassion, and social attitudes.
Faith groups urge action as UK faces spiralling debt crisis
Millions of people in the UK are facing a “household debt crisis”, according to new research from Christians Against Poverty (CAP), which warns that families across the country are struggling to afford essentials while managing debts they cannot repay.
What is the Filioque Controversy in the Nicene Creed?
The Nicene Creed was formulated 1,700 years ago in AD 325 at the Council of Nicaea. Later, one clause in it called the Filioque was a cause of division between the Eastern and Western Church. This is the story …
Top BBC journalist to speak at London church service
A leading BBC journalist will share insights gained while covering the war in Ukraine during a poignant remembrance service in London on the evening of 11 November.
Churches remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Churches across the country are joining in Remembrance Sunday commemorations in honour of all those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of the nation in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
Pastor says police officer warned him Bible verse could be seen as hate speech
A church leader was apparently warned by a police officer that a Bible verse displayed on the back of his campervan could be considered "hate speech" in certain contexts.
Younger generations lead surprising revival in Bible reading
After years of steady decline, Americans are rediscovering the Bible — and young adults are leading the way.
Anglicans meet in India to tackle modern slavery
More than a fifth of the world's currently enslaved population are believed to live in India.
Catholic Church 'deeply distressed' by extreme abortion law proposals
Britain already has the most extreme abortion laws in Europe.
Concerns mount as Scottish Parliament rejects safeguards to assisted suicide
Some 287 amendments will be examined in just three sessions.
Pastor among 10 Christians killed by herdsmen in central Nigeria
Fulanis massacre farmers in Benue state.
Oppressed Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy
A Christian in Pakistan with mental health issues has been arrested and charged under blasphemy, terrorism and sedition laws, sources said.
Christian Institute: Invite your MP to church this Christmas
The Christian Institute has been getting into the Christmas spirit early this year by calling upon supporters to invite their local MP to church.
Abraham and the dignified life
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish interpretation of Abraham and God's covenant promise.
Creation Fest faces closure amid £60,000 deficit appeal
One of Cornwall’s best-known Christian festivals, Creation Fest, has issued an urgent appeal for financial support as it faces potential closure within the next year.
Faith is increasingly about personal experience and authenticity, report suggests
Faith is "becoming an increasingly individualised and self-directed journey" among young people, research has found.