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Criticism against foodbanks inspires over £50k in donations
Criticism against foodbanks inspires over £50k in donations

Following an article in the Mail on Sunday this week that challenged the work of foodbanks and figures about the number of users, people have responded by donating thousands of pounds to the Trussell Trust.

The UK is one of the most negative countries about religion in public life
The UK is one of the most negative countries about religion in public life

British people are divided over whether religion has a positive effect on society.

China to become most Christian country within a generation
China to become most Christian country within a generation

China may soon be home to the world's largest Christian population, despite strict regulations on religious freedom

Most Americans support prayer at public meetings
Most Americans support prayer at public meetings

A new survey shows that most Americans are supportive of public prayer before official meetings, but would prefer that it isn't denominational.

Bible won\'t become Louisiana state book
Bible won't become Louisiana state book

Thomas Carondy has withdrawn his proposal to make the Holy Bible Louisiana's State Book, a move which has been praised by those who claimed it would interfere with the Church-State divide.

Christian nursery nurse loses job over comments on homosexuality
Christian nursery nurse loses job over comments on homosexuality

A Christian nursery nurse is challenging her dismissal for gross misconduct following comments she made to a lesbian colleague about the Bible and homosexuality.  

Francine Rivers: Writing a story is my way of worshipping and praising the Lord
Francine Rivers: Writing a story is my way of worshipping and praising the Lord

Bestselling author Francine Rivers on her new story of Redemption: 'Bridge to Haven'

Hallmark Channel mutes \'God\' in re-run of Nicolas Cage flick \'It Could Happen to You\'
Hallmark Channel mutes 'God' in re-run of Nicolas Cage flick 'It Could Happen to You'

The Hallmark Channel left viewers upset recently when it muted out the word "God" in a re-run of Nicolas Cage's 1994 romantic comedy, It Could Happen to You. 

Pastor Saeed Abedeni\'s heart to revive \'dead\' faith among Christians: \'I am praying for my fellow Christians\'
Pastor Saeed Abedeni's heart to revive 'dead' faith among Christians: 'I am praying for my fellow Christians'

The pastor serving an 8-year prison sentence in Iran said in an Easter message he was praying for his fellow Christians

Porsha Stewart fight with Kenya Moore: RHOA star could have charges dropped based on one condition
Porsha Stewart fight with Kenya Moore: RHOA star could have charges dropped based on one condition

According to an anonymous source, all Moore really wants is a public apology.

Boy Scouts remove church as partner over gay troop leader Geoff McGrath controversy
Boy Scouts remove church as partner over gay troop leader Geoff McGrath controversy

Boy Scouts remove church as partner over gay troop leader

Britain is not a Christian country, David Cameron told
Britain is not a Christian country, David Cameron told

An open letter to David Cameron signed by 50 public figures refutes his recent assertion and claims it will only foster "alienation" and "division"

The challenges of putting on a Christian event in secular England
The challenges of putting on a Christian event in secular England

After a week of evangelistic events in Winchester, Steve Lee is familiar with all kinds of hurdles but also has lots of ideas about how to make them better for today's sceptical, visual, instant gratification generation

Integrity or a good image?
Integrity or a good image?

We do not need to be journalists or writers for us to check out our facts and so be in a 'secure position' (2 Peter 3: 17) when we communicate to others.

PrayerMate app launches on Android
PrayerMate app launches on Android

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the PrayerMate app is now available for Android devices

Sowing seeds in Pembroke
Sowing seeds in Pembroke

Local churches in Pembroke came together to share the meaning of Easter with the town in a mini Passion Play last Friday.