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Evangelicals: Tsunami Relief Work Relates Closely to Evangelism
In the tragedy of losing loved ones and property, the faith of many victims or witnesses of the devastating tsunami has being shaken. However, the crisis has revealed the broken and humble hearts of men which have now become a contact point to see God...
Maoist Rebels Terrorise Christians, Hindus in India
Maoist rebels opposed to the conversion of animist tribal people are attacking Christians and Hindus in the central Indian state of Chattisgarh, according to a report...
Maoist Rebels Terrorise India Christians, Hindus
Maoist rebels opposed to the conversion of animist tribal people are attacking Christians and Hindus in the central Indian state of Chattisgarh, according to a report...
Grenade Blast in East Sri Lanka Kills Three, Injures 37
Two hand grenades hurled in a clash between Christians and Hindus killed at least three people and wounded 37 on Saturday in a part of eastern Sri Lanka...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Gay Adoption Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by four homosexual men who challenged Florida’s ban on adoption by gay couples, closing the book on a yearlong attempt to rule the ban unconstitutional...
Michael Newdow Versus President Bush
The American Centre for Law and Justice submitted a legal brief to the Department of Justice defending the constitutionality of President Bush's...
Female Clergy Unite to Fight Poverty in Make Poverty History Campaign
In a exciting new initiative, female clergy from 150 various charities, unions and faith groups across England and Wales will unite to confront Tony Blair and world leaders across the globe...
Sudan Peace Agreement Welcomed by Major Aid Groups
An historical peace agreement was signed in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday 9th January between the country's main rebel group the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the Government of Sudan. It is expected to mark the ending of the 21 devastating years of war...
New Palestinian leader to Pave Way to Peace in West Bank
On Sunday 9th January, a hope for peace between Israelis and Palestinians emerged as the new Palestinian leader was elected, which was anticipated by world leaders...
Sudan Christian Agencies Greet Peace Deal but Worry over Darfur
The historic signing of the highly anticipated Sudan peace agreement has been warmly welcomed by Christian aid agencies in Africa...
MRDF Tsunami Appeal Reaches £155,000
In world-wide response to the tsunami disasters and Boxing-Day earthquake, humanitarian kindness and compassion of the Church community and general Public has been reflected in financial aid for The Methodist Relief Development Fund, which has now reached beyond £155,000...
Egyptian President Urges Calm after Christian-Muslim Clash
While the tension between Christian minorities and Muslims in Egypt simmers, the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday called for unity among the two religious groups...
Offensive Springer Opera Aired on BBC despite Evangelicals’ Protest
Over the last weekend, Christian evangelicals have been outraged by the TV programme shown on BBC2 Jerry Springer the Opera which has been criticised as being exceedingly blasphemous...
European Evangelical Alliance Week of Prayer
The European Evangelical Alliance's (EEA) annual Week of Prayer kicked-off on Sunday 9th January. The event has a long standing history and has had a major influence on the growth of the organisation. The Lord's Prayer has been chosen as the main theme...
Senior Anglican creates "Thank You" Service for Homosexual Couples
A leading UK newspaper has reported that a senior Anglican bishop has commissioned the first official Church of England service to recognise homosexual relationships and co-habiting heterosexuals...
Baptists Grant Funds to Indian Evangelicals for Tsunami Relief
BMS World Mission yesterday announced its latest grant of £25,000 to help its partner in India to bring emergency supplies to the Asian tsunami victims. This is the sixth grant BMS has sent to help partners’ work in South East Asia since the tsunami...