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'Anti-Christian' Law Introduced in India, Fears of Persecution Rise
An "anti-Christian" law has recently been legalised in Himachal Pradesh, a mountainous state in the north of India. Missionaries, church leaders and devoted Christians now fear imminent persecution under the law.
Church Leaders Call for Investigation into Race Review of Mental Health Bill
A number of church leaders who have come out in support of the call from BMH UK (Black Mental Health UK) for the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) to look into the Department of Health's (DH) handling of the race review of the new Mental Health Bill.
Millions Needed to Save Shakespeare's Church
The crumbling church in Stratford where William Shakespeare worshipped and was buried is in urgent need of millions of pounds to restore it to its former glory.
250 Million Christians Will Be Persecuted in 2007
250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007, simply for following Jesus Christ, according to persecution watchdog, Release International. In particular it was found that persecution is growing the fastest in the Muslim world.
Newsboys Bass Player Parts Ways with Band
Internationally renowned Christian band Newsboys recently announced that their bass player, Phil Joel, has left the band to devote more time to family and personal goals. He parted ways with the band 2006, 31 December.
Christian Lawyers Urge Queen to Oppose Gay Right Laws
Thousands of Christian lawyers plan to ask the Queen, as defender of the Church of England, to help stop the government from imposing new gay rights laws on Britain.
Scotland's Youth Leaders are getting ready for 'Deep Impact'
Youth leaders in Scotland are geared up for 'Deep Impact', Scotland's National Youth Ministry Training Conference, which will take place 19 - 21 January 2007 at the Aviemore Highland Resort, Scotland.
Church of England Set for 'Crunch' Synod as Reports Reveal 51 Gay Priests
Renewed divisions over the issue of homosexuality are set to drag the Church of England further into crisis at the start of the new year. It has been revealed that more than 50 gay and lesbian priests from the Church of England have been "married" under the Civil Partnership Act.
Welsh MP Criticises Archbishop's 'Iraq Failure'
A Welsh Labour MP has criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury for failing to do more to get Saddam Hussein indicted for mass murder before the invasion of Iraq. The Iraqi dictator was executed by hanging
Romania & Bulgaria Celebrate at EU Entry
Scenes of celebration have been seen across Romania and Bulgaria as the countries greeted New Year, which marked their accession to the European Union, and seventeen years since the fall of communism.
World Church Leaders Promote Justice for New Year 2007
Church leaders have given their New Year messages as the world greets 2007. The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that we need to feel the same hunger for justice that ended the slave trade if the world is to be changed for the better.
Rick Warren: Church Must S.T.O.P. HIV/AIDS
AIDS is the leading cause of death and the fastest spreading pandemic in history. And to date, there is still no cure. Megachurch pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Community Church wants to stop it and says the church is an essential ingredient in doing so.
English Airline Bans Bible on Saudi Arabia Flight
Following the decision of an English airline to forbid one of its flight attendants from carrying her personal Bible to Saudi Arabia, the British Foreign Office has backed the decision.
Romania & Bulgaria Celebrate at EU Entry
Scenes of celebration have been seen across Romania and Bulgaria as the countries greeted New Year, which marked their accession to the European Union, and seventeen years since the fall of communism.
World Church Leaders Promote Justice for New Year 2007
Church leaders have given their New Year messages as the world greets 2007. The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, has said Christians need to feel the same hunger for justice that ended the slave trade if the world is to be changed for the better.
Pope Calls for Peace in New Year's Day Mass
Pope Benedict XVI has called on nations and individuals to play an active part in bringing about world peace and human rights in his New Year's Day Mass.