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Church outlines vision for a moral economy
The Church of Scotland has published a 47-page report outlining its vision for an economy underpinned by a moral vision.
Rare Gospel purchased by British Library
The British Library has bought Europeâs oldest intact book for £9 million, saving it from the possibility of being sold to an overseas buyer.
Turkey: Hopes for religious equality under new constitution
Christians in Turkey are hoping that the countryâs new constitution will guarantee the same rights for them as for Muslims.
Australian cardinal apologises over Jewish comments
Australia's most senior-ranked Catholic clergyman has apologised for after a debate in which he appeared to suggest that Jews were intellectually and morally inferior.
Bill Cosby speaks against guns after Trayvon Martin death
The death of black teenager Trayvon Martin at the hands of a white neighbourhood watch volunteer in Florida has reignited Americaâs race relations debate, but veteran comedian and actor Bill Cosby is more worried about guns.
Cornish schools to teach paganism
Schools in Cornwall are reportedly to begin teaching pagan beliefs as part of the religious education syllabus for the first time.
Cathedralâs £3m renovation threatened by VAT charge
St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle fears that its £3 million renovation may have to be scaled back if the Government goes ahead with its plan to charge VAT on alterations to listed buildings.
We cannot eliminate every risk in life
Life will always be full of risk
Call for control on food promotion
The head of the Christian Medical Fellowship has called for controls on the promotion of foods that offer high energy but little nutritional value.
Church making inroads against malaria in Africa
The church is working in some of the hardest to reach areas in Africa to tackle malaria.
Worship Central spreads worldwide
Worship Central's free downloadable training course has only been going for six months but it has already spread across 43 countries.
Fears for South Sudan as fighting intensifies
The Government must continue to focus its efforts on humanitarian assistance in South Sudan, says Tearfund.
Operation Mobilisation opens new arts mission school
If a picture says a thousand words, how about a mime, dance or song?
VAT on listed buildings could spell 'disaster' for churches
The Bishop of Hereford has warned that the Government's plan to introduce VAT payments on alterations to listed buildings could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back" for churches.
Video rant against Kirk Cameron's gay comments
Attacks against child actor Kirk Cameron for expressing his religious beliefs on homosexuality have continued despite it being more than a month since the comments were made. The most recent attack comes in the form of a two-minute spoof video created by the comedy website "Funny or Die."
Limited edition New Testaments to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee
A special edition New Testament emblazoned with the union jack is on sale for a limited time to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.