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Evangelicals Back Ruth Kelly's Support of Catholic Exemption to Gay Adoption
Politicians should not be singled out for criticism because of their religious beliefs, the Evangelical Alliance, which represents more than 1 million evangelicals in the UK, has said as pressure mounts on Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly.
Church Army Offers Support for Homelessness Sunday 2007
Church Army's Chief Executive, Mark Russell, has launched Church Army's support for Homelessness Sunday outside the Marylebone Project in London this week.
Christians Harassed in India Under New Anti-Conversion Law
Fresh harassment faced by Christians in Himachal Pradesh, India, has been reported just weeks after the state government controversially passed an anti-conversion bill on 29 December...
Christian Solidarity International Helps Liberate African Slaves
Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has supported more than a hundred black African slaves upon their liberation from Baggara Arab masters and their subsequent return to their homeland in Southern Sudan.
'Gay Couple Adoption' Not in Best Interest of Children, says Expert
An International expert on child development has told an employment tribunal in Sheffield on Thursday that placing a child into the care of a gay couple is not in their best interests, based on international research on child development.
Prominent Iraqi Peace Advocate Killed
Church World Service has expressed its regret after receiving news that a prominent Iraqi peace and reconciliation advocate and trauma-healing specialist was killed in December. The Christian humanitarian agency described the death of Dr Alharith Abdulhameed Hassan , a 56-year-old Iraqi Muslim and professor of psychiatry at the University of Baghdad, as "a tragic loss".
Bono Partners with US College to Promote Fair Trade
Two years ago, U2 front man Bono and his wife founded a clothing company in support of developing countries around the world. Now that company has partnered with college students in Ohio, and they expect to roll out to other campuses around the world.
School Pupils Should Study Free Speech, Report Suggests
A review of how schools teach citizenship has found that there was not enough emphasis on British identity and history. The report, by Sir Keith Ajegbo, says pupils should study free speech, the rule of law, mutual tolerance and respect for equal rights.
Holocaust Needs to be Remembered as 'Real Event', says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that the Holocaust needs to be remembered as a real, historical and well-documented event. In a statement to mark the UK's Holocaust Memorial day, he said that the day should be marked for future generations.
Poor Countries Missing Out on Benefits, Christian Aid Reports
A new report from Christian Aid reveals that poor people in mineral-rich developing countries are missing out on the benefits of higher commodity prices while large transnational oil and mining corporations make record profits.
World Vision and Gospel Light Worldwide Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
World Vision and Gospel Light Worldwide are celebrating 10 years of working together with resident churches to bring age appropriate, culturally relevant youth Bible curriculum to the children in the Former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Church of Scotland Moderator to Highlight Plight of Homeless People
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, will deliver a challenging address on the plight of homeless people when he preaches on Homelessness Sunday.
The People Behind the Songs
Christians around the world are praying for the body of Christ to become one once again during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which started last Thursday. This is a great time to turn to God...
New Hollywood Film Draws Attention to Illegal Diamond Industry
With the premiere of the controversial new film 'Blood Diamond' focusing attention on the African diamond industry, World Vision has renewed its call for the world's diamond industry to "make good its promises to clean up the international diamond trade".
Korean Superstar 'Rain' to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness in Malaysia
Korean superstar Rain will help World Vision promote HIV/AIDS among Malaysians when he holds his concert "Rain's Coming 06/07 World Tour" in the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on January 27.
Church of Scotland Welcomes Government Decision on Human Trafficking
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, has welcomed the announcement from the Government that it will sign up to the European Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings.