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Baptist bodies distance themselves from missionaries arrested in Haiti
Several large US Baptist bodies have distanced themselves from a group of ten Baptist missionaries charged with child abduction in Haiti.
Gene Robinson: Same-sex acts unnatural for heterosexuals
When the Apostle Paul wrote of the âperversionâ of men and women who committed âindecent actsâ with those of the same sex, he was talking about people he understood to be heterosexuals engaging in same-sex acts, according to The Episcopal Churchâs first actively-gay bishop.
15,000 back call for Haiti debt cancellation
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition urging Chancellor Alistair Darling to use his influence in the International Monetary Fund to bring about the cancellation of Haitiâs $890 million international debt.
Welsh Christians and Muslims to tackle social tensions
Christians and Muslims in Wales will come together for a two-day consultation this weekend aimed at strengthening relations and preventing religious extremism and discrimination.
Archbishop joins celebrations at Gerald of Walesâ church
The Archbishop of Wales is to join celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the church of medieval chronicler, Gerald of Wales.
Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr: 'God is in my life'
Former Beatles member Ringo Starr says heâs been on a search for God for the past five decades â though there were many years when he âstepped off the pathâ.
US missionaries charged with child abduction in Haiti
Ten American Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children across the border to the Dominican Republic have been charged with abduction and criminal association.
Brenton Brown: God can bear the weight of every heavy heart
The creator of all things can heal what He has made, says worship leader Brenton Brown.
Obama: 'I'm praying a lot these days'
US President Barack Obama called for civility in the public square as he said prayer could help people become more humble during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Tutu says Olympics can change East London
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said the Olympic Games can be a "catalyst for change" in East London.
Religion is being marginalised in name of tolerance, warns Archbishop
Religion is being removed from public life in Britain under the guise of tolerance, the Archbishop of York has warned.
The road to hell - taking grace to Thai prisoners
C T Studd, England cricketer and pioneer missionary once said, âSome wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell. I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.â
Chief Rabbi backs Popeâs condemnation of equality laws
Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has said Pope Benedict XVIâs attack on the Governmentâs equality legislation should be taken seriously.
Stuart Townend announces dates of Creation Sings UK tour
Prolific hymn writer Stuart Townend has announced details of a 12-date UK tour this march.
URC tells congregations to take firm stand against racist parties
The United Reformed Church is contacting its congregations in the run-up to the general election to remind them that voting for racist political parties has no place among Christians.
Thai government threatens to evict 3,000 Burmese refugees
Some 3,000 Karen refugees face rape and forced labour if they are made to return to Burma, warns Christian Solidarity Worldwide.