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Obama says abortion comment at megachurch forum too flip

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama said Sunday that his answer to the question "When does a baby get human rights?" at the recent Saddleback Church civic forum was probably too flip.

Evangelical head joins dedication of new Salvation Army social justice HQ

The International Director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe joined the dedication ceremony of the International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) headquarters of the Salvation Army in New York City.

New style guide helps journalists get to grips with Bible

A new reference tool to help journalists and broadcasters get up to speed on biblical issues has been released by Bible Society.

Bible has power to free poor - Tutu

"The Bible has revolutionary power to free the poor," Archbishop Desmond Tutu told a conference of UK Christians and church leaders in London on Saturday.

Christian counsellors to explore support for stepfamilies

The Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) South West region will focus on strengthening relationships within stepfamilies at its forthcoming regional conference and AGM.

Review: The Boy in Striped Pyjamas

The title sounds innocuous enough but say the word 'Holocaust' and the pyjamas take on a new meaning.

Ecumenical delegation to engage with politicians at party conferences

The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference will be attending the three main party political conferences this autumn.

God wants to meet your needs, says Osteen

"God has the power to meet your needs," Joel Osteen told some 19,000 people Friday night. "He not only has the power, He has the desire to meet your needs. He wants you to live this abundant life."

Orissa Christians forced to choose between faith, homes

Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, plagued with sectarian violence in recent weeks, are reportedly being coerced into converting to Hinduism in order to save their homes.

McCain's patriotism gains points with conservatives

Conservative Christian groups have praised Senator John McCain's humbleness and patriotism after hearing his revealing acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention last week during which he spoke up about his family's three generations of painful war experiences.

Christians to mark 150th anniversary of Universities' Mission to Central Africa

A seminar and special service in Cambridge on Sunday 2 November will mark the 150th anniversary of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa (UMCA), which was inspired by David Livingstone.

Church failing on poverty amid homosexuality debate, says Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has expressed anger at the Anglican church for putting the row over homosexuality before the need to tackle world poverty.

World Council of Churches delegation reaches South Ossetia

A pastoral delegation sent by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Georgia and Russia has not been able to visit South Ossetia from the Georgian side of the ceasefire line. Unable to make the half-hour drive to Tskhinvali from within Georgia, they are now traveling thousands of kilometres to reach the enclave from the Russian side instead.