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Independent expert to help Government with Islamophobia definition after objections by faith leaders and academics
Independent expert to help Government with Islamophobia definition after objections by faith leaders and academics

The Government has appointed an independent expert to lead the process towards a formal definition of Islamophobia after faith leaders, academics and politicians warned that free speech could be at risk.

Pastor brings a word about Jesus to Kanye West's Sunday Service
Pastor brings a word about Jesus to Kanye West's Sunday Service

Celebrity pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr - the man who wed Kim and Kanye in 2014 - preached at the latest Sunday Service about the close relationship between Jesus and his disciples.

Boris Johnson must 'bring people together', says Christian leader

Andy Flannagan, head of Christians in Politics, has called on Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make reconciliation a priority in the face of huge divisions in society over Brexit.

Open Doors UK calls on Boris Johnson to keep his promises on religious freedom
Open Doors UK calls on Boris Johnson to keep his promises on religious freedom

Johnson said before that as Prime Minister, he would "always prioritise protecting religious freedoms and stand up for those facing persecution".

Boris Johnson is Britain's next Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was revealed today as Britain's next Prime Minister and the man with the task of uniting the nation around his Brexit policy as the October 31 deadline moves rapidly closer.

DUP leader Arlene Foster condemns 'insidious' changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws
DUP leader Arlene Foster condemns 'insidious' changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws

Ms Foster told BBC Northern Ireland's Sunday Politics Programme that there was "no way" the Northern Ireland Assembly would have voted for abortion up to 28 weeks

The man you're made to be
The man you're made to be

Say what you like about that old vision of masculinity though, at least it was clear, writes Martin Saunders

Gavin Calver to take over as new Evangelical Alliance chief executive
Gavin Calver to take over as new Evangelical Alliance chief executive

The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Gavin Calver to be its new chief executive when Steve Clifford steps down later this year.

Pope asks al-Assad to resume negotiations to end years of conflict

Pope Francis has written to Bashar al-Assad urging him to take steps to end the humanitarian crisis in Idlib and resume negotiations towards ending years of devastating civil war.

Jonas Brothers' dad partners with Michael W Smith on new music label
Jonas Brothers' dad partners with Michael W Smith on new music label

The label forms part of the Michael W Smith Center for Commercial Music launching in the autumn at Liberty's School of Music.

Nigerian security forces accused of bias against Christian victims of attacks
Nigerian security forces accused of bias against Christian victims of attacks

Security forces in Nigeria have been accused of bias towards the perpetrators of attacks on largely Christian communities.

Church leaders 'greatly aggrieved' by assault on pro-democracy protesters
Church leaders 'greatly aggrieved' by assault on pro-democracy protesters

Hong Kong Church leaders have condemned the violent assault on pro-democracy protesters and passengers at an MTR station in the city's Yuen Long area.

Hong Kong government must take initiative to resolve crisis, say Church leaders
Hong Kong government must take initiative to resolve crisis, say Church leaders

Church leaders in Hong Kong have issued an urgent appeal for peace and dialogue as hundreds of thousands turned out once again to protest a controversial extradition Bill.

Holistic approach required to tackle Ebola outbreak, says Christian Aid
Holistic approach required to tackle Ebola outbreak, says Christian Aid

"The only way we will be able to save as many lives as possible is if we work alongside communities – and through trusted local figureheads like faith leaders and traditional leaders – to combat widespread fear and distrust about the disease and its causes," the aid agency said.

Drinking beer is easy but being a Christian is a 'tough call', says Alice Cooper
Drinking beer is easy but being a Christian is a 'tough call', says Alice Cooper

The "real rebellion" is to be a Christian, said the 'Theatre of Death' rocker

The genius of Norman Warren's Journey into Life
The genius of Norman Warren's Journey into Life

Younger readers may be unfamiliar with it and will almost certainly be unaware that for over a quarter of a century after its publication in 1964, it was to be found on bookstalls in every church where the gospel was preached.