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Christian group opposes explicit sex education resources for primary schools

The Christian Institute is calling upon the Government to put a stop to the use of explicit material in sex education classes.

Thousands of Ethiopian Christians in need after fleeing violence

An estimated 10,000 Christians have been forced to flee from their homes in western Ethiopia after a series of attacks by Muslim extremists, says Barnabas Fund.

Live worship from Passion 2011 out this week

Passion: Here For you is out this week via all digital outlets.

British courts are 'set against religious freedom for Christians' - barrister

Parliament must rectify the “bad laws” restricting the freedom of Christians to live according to their beliefs, says a Christian barrister.

Ten dead in violent clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt

Christian protest against church burning turned to violence in Cairo on Tuesday.

Faith communities mobilised in global fight against malaria

The Tony Blair Foundation is asking faith communities around the world to work together to address the malaria crisis.

Susan Boyle launches Lent fundraising drive

Singer Susan Boyle is among the Scottish stars giving up their favourite treats to raise money for impoverished communities around the world.

Bishops take to the streets to collect prayers for Lent

Bishops are collecting prayers from shoppers and passers-by to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent

Hope UK welcomes alcohol warning

Christian drug education charity Hope UK has welcomed the latest warning over alcohol consumption from Prof David Nutt.

Big Read 2011 gets underway for Lent

It’s the first day of Lent today and Christians across Britain are taking a fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew

Youths win people to Christ during Brazil's Carnival

Amid the revellry, young Christians were out on the streets of Brazil proclaiming the love of Jesus.

Disappointment after David Cameron says Christian foster care ruling was right

The Christian Institute has criticised Prime Minister David Cameron over his support for a High Court judgement upholding a local council’s right to refuse orthodox Christians as foster carers on the basis of their attitudes towards sexual ethics.

Islamic extremists burn churches in Ethiopia

Thousands of Islamic extremists have gone on the rampage in Ethiopia burning dozens of churches and the homes of Christians, according to Compass Direct News.

Call to Christians to join national demonstration against cuts in public spending

Church Action on Poverty is asking Christians of all denominations to take part in a protest march later this month against cuts in public spending.

Atheist to present BBC’s new Bible series

The BBC has chosen an atheist Hebrew scholar as the presenter of its new series on the Bible.