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Critics agree: Dan Brown needs to do more research
While secular scientists and religious fundamentalists may find themselves at odds over many issues, theyâve come to the same conclusion on one point at least.
No âdeliberate suppressionâ of Christian views in media, says producer
Award-winning TV and radio producer John Forrest says he does not think there is a âdeliberate suppressionâ of Christian views in the media.
French bishop speaks against 'barbarism' of embryo research
The French government has been accused of promoting âbarbarismâ after recommending the legalisation of embryo research.
Murdered Pakistani girl may not receive justice
The murderers of a young Pakistani Christian girl may never be brought to justice as authorities end their search for her killers.
Five year old Christian boy kidnapped and killed in Iraq
A five year old Christian boy has reportedly been kidnapped and executed by an unknown group who demanded a ransom of $50,000 for his release.
Westminster Dean encourages Christian nurses to share faith
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev John Hall, says Christians have increasingly been forced to keep their faith to themselves rather than use it as a force for good in public life.
Cambridge students drop Jesus from mealtime prayers
Students at Neham College, Cambridge, have removed references to Jesus in a prayer of thanks before formal dinners and have introduced a secular prayer to be said in its place.
Gold, exploitation and disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A leading priest from the Democratic Republic of the Congo says that the illegal exploitation of the countryâs valuable minerals is fuelling instability in the country and leading to increased fears about the rise of rebel attacks.
10 dumb things smart Christians believe
Many Christians, new and seasoned alike, tend to bank on promises that God never made, says one pastor.
Urgent appeal for Sri Lankans as humanitarian crisis worsens
An interdenominational Christian aid agency has appealed for urgent humanitarian relief for Sri Lankans amid reports of indiscriminate shelling and use of heavy weapons resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties last week.
God promises end to evil, says Wright
Man may not fully understand the mystery of evil but can rejoice nonetheless in anticipation of its ultimate destruction through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Redcliffe College appoints mission and leadership expert as next principal
Redcliffe College, one of the UKâs longest-standing interdenominational mission colleges, has appointed Rob Hay as its new principal.
CSW calls for release of Christian women in Iran
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is urgently calling for the discharge of two female Christian converts from Islam still being held there without charge.
Evangelical Alliance asks members to pray for new BBC head of religion
The Evangelical Alliance is calling on its members to pray for wisdom for the BBCâs new Head of Religion and Ethics.
Adoption group criticised for 'retarded homophobes' comment
Church leaders, disability campaigners and politicians have reacted with fury to comments by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF), which described those who object to children being adopted by gay people as âretarded homophobesâ.
Sweden allows gender-based abortion
Health authorities in Sweden have ruled that gender-based abortion is not illegal according to the country's law and can therefore be performed in Swedish hospitals, according to Swedish channel Sveriges Television.