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Bishop Defends 'Christian Christmas' as Society Fears Causing Offence
The Bishop of Lichfield has hit out at the growing tendency of local authorities and businesses to downplay Christmas for fear of offending people of other faiths.
Churches, Charities Call on Government to End Poverty in UK by 2020
Religious leaders, charities, and campaign leaders have called on the government to end poverty in the UK by 2020. The National Poverty Hearing, the first gathering of its kind for 10 years, was held Wednesday at Westminster
Christian Aid Wants Benn to Press for World Bank Reform
After resolving a dispute over conditions attached to aid for poor countries, the UK government decided earlier in the week to release the £50 million it had withheld from the World Bank earlier this year.
Premier.tv Wins 'Most Innovative Webcast' Award
A Christian IPTV Channel has won a prestigious award just six months after it's launch. The Christian Broadcasting Council presented Premier.tv with the gold award for the most innovative Christian webcast at a ceremony in Essex last week.
Groundbreaking 'Bible Experience' Tops Christmas Sales
A US-based production company targeted towards faith-based and family markets has created a groundbreaking first-ever project entitled, Inspired by: The Bible Experience.
Faith Schools Top New Primary School League Table
Faith schools have come out top in a new league table of primary schools published this week by the government. All pupils at the "perfect primaries" reached the expected standard for 11-year-olds in English, maths and science.
Living Faithfully
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Olive Tree Launches Free Bible Resources
More than seventy-five eBibles, eBooks and devotionals for your PDA are now available online...
And There Was Light
When we reflect on the wisdom of our great God, we might direct our thoughts to Proverbs or Job...
Students Consult Lawyers After Refusal to Reinstate Exeter Christian Union
Christian students at Exeter University are to consult legal experts following the decision by the Student Guild at Exeter University not to reinstate the Christian Union as a student union society with full rights and privileges.
Medical Ministers Bring Healing and Hope to Lebanon
The team of six women, five from Ecuador and one from England, found serious medical and spiritual needs in the war-devastated areas of Lebanon during their two week stay.
Christian Pop Artist to be Featured Worldwide through Disney
American Christian pop artist CALI has been selected by Radio Disney as its featured Incubator artist for December. As part of the campaign, the twenty-year-old's debut single "Get Up" will be world-premiered.
CARE Welcomes Decision to Close Amsterdam Brothels
CARE, a leading Christian social policy charity, has this week welcomed the decision taken by Amsterdam's City Council to revoke or refuse licences for 33 sex clubs operating in the city.
Rick Warren Works with US Senators to Combat AIDS
Although megachurch pastor Rick Warren didn't care much about AIDS for 20 years, he told listeners at the 2006 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church that through his wife, he was able to open his eyes to something new four years ago.
Norman Kember to Reunite with Iraq Hostages for Statement on Captors' Trial
The fellow hostages of Norman Kember, who were held together in Iraq earlier this year, will arrive in the UK this week to issue a statement on their alleged captors, who are facing the death penalty in the Middle East...