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Christians respond as Colorado wildfires spread

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is in Colorado and New Mexico where thousands of people have been displaced as a result of wildfires.

Bishops 'recognise need' for Lords reform

The Bishop of Leicester has acknowledged the need to reform the House of Lords but has raised questions about religious representation and the number of bishops.

New film to portray Jesus as product of rape

Dutch director Paul Verhoeven has found funding for a new movie that disputes the biblical account of Jesus by portraying him as a good politician who was conceived after his mother Mary was raped by a Roman soldier.

Songs that changed the way we worship

The songs have inspired us but do you know what inspired the writers behind them?

Queen shakes hands with ex-IRA leader McGuinness

The Queen and former IRA leader Martin McGuinness shook hands yesterday in a highly symbolic gesture that signalled how far Northern Ireland has come since the Troubles.

Global Charter upholds religious freedom

A new Global Charter has been issued by academics and activists to uphold the right to freedom of thought, conscience and belief enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to safeguard environment

Leading environmentalists within the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities have joined forces on a new handbook for green living.

Faith and football come together at Wembley

Students from Muslim, Christian and Jewish faith schools in London met at Wembley Stadium earlier in the month for a faith and football day.

Bishop challenges banking Bill

The Bishop of Durham has challenged a Bill giving more power to the Bank of England.

Christian Concern highlights religious freedom cases

Christian Concern is in Strasbourg this week to raise awareness of religious freedom cases involving British Christians.

DFID launches faith collaboration document

The Department for International Development yesterday launched a major new document setting out its relationship with faith groups.

Daily readings to accompany Olympics

Daily readings will be released throughout the London Olympics this summer to encourage Christians in their own "race of faith".

New youth Bible study series from Authentic Media

Authentic Media has just published four new study guides to be used alongside the forthcoming Authentic ERV Youth Bible.

Young Christians looking to transform evangelicalism, says theologian

Theologian Peter Enns believes that some – mostly young, evangelical Christians today – want to rethink what it means to be evangelical but the movement's leaders are resistant to talking about the issues for fear of repercussions.

CSW urges Morsi to uphold religious freedom

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called upon new Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to uphold civil and religious liberties.

New course explores spirituality and living faith

A new course has been launched by the Archbishop of Wales to help people explore spirituality and faith in today's world.