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The Ken Ham vs Bill Nye creation/evolution debate: Who said what?
Bill Nye and Ken Ham yesterday took to the Creation Museum in Kentucky to debate the question "Is creation a viable model of origins in today's modern scientific era?"
Fresh calls for release of Chinese Christian lawyer
Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng is still serving his prison sentence for "inciting to subvert the state power". His family, who have not been allowed contact for a year, are appealing for his release.
Teacher suspended over Lil Wayne homework assignment
An English teacher at a Florida middle school has been suspended after giving students lyrics from an expletive-ridden Lil Wayne song as part of their homework assignment.
Westboro Baptist Church to picket Philip Seymour Hoffman funeral
Last weekend it was the Super Bowl and next up on the fundamentalist group's hitlist appears to be the funeral of tragic actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Bill Nye vs Ken Ham Creation vs evolution debate participation expected to exceed one million; Piers Morgan to interview Bill Nye, Ken Ham
The creation vs evolution debate is taking place at the Kentucky-based museum's 900-seater Legacy Hall and will be live broadcast at www.debatelive.org. Over 10,000 groups have got in touch with debate organisers to say they are hosting live screenings. After the debate, Bill Nye and Ken Ham will be interviewed by Piers Morgan.
Priest says Egypt church attack was retribution by Muslim Brotherhood supporters
Around 70 churches were attacked in Egypt last summer following the ousting of Mohamed Morsi
The most and least religious states in the US - Mississippi comes out top, Vermont is bottom
Gallup has released its 2013 tracking data on US religiosity. Mississippi takes the top spot, while Vermont ranks at the bottom.
Plans to turn historic Palestinian village into tourist site cause upset
The Palestinian village of Nabi Samwil is going through a forced transition from a working home to a national tourist attraction. Something the locals have not accepted and continue to fight.
Nigeria: Boko Haram murders Muslim cleric and 11 Christians in further attacks
Militants from Islamic sect Boko Haram opened fire on an outspoken Muslim cleric and his family as they travelled on 1 February, killing him, his wife and his 18-year-old son.
Evangelicals commend Albania for steps forward in religious freedom
The WEA Human Rights Ambassador was meeting with the President of Albania to discuss the country's recognition of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance (AEA).
God's love in the words of Watoto children
The children of Watoto may have had a hard start to life, but they are receiving - and giving - hope through singing
South Sudan: Church excluded from peace talks
The bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have criticised their exclusion from peace talks in Addis Ababa following the ceasefire of 23 January. They have released a Pastoral Exhortation outlining their concerns.
Archbishop condemns murders of Christian hospital workers in South Sudan
In a speech given on his five day, four nation tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury condemned the killing of Christian hospital workers.
Nigeria: death toll rises in Boko Haram attacks
The number of fatalities resulting from attacks in Nigeria on 26 January has risen to at least 138. Islamist extremist group Boko Haram are responsible.
Pastor and son latest victims of Central African Republic violence
The violence continues in CAR, with a Baptist minister and his son killed by Seleka forces. The UN has since increased its protective measures in the country, including asset freezes, travel bans and the deployment of EU forces. Religious leaders are calling for peace and greater humanitarian aid.
South Sudanese Church is 'example to us all', says Welby
On the first leg of a five-day tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury has described the South Sudanese Church as an "example to us all" following its continued calls for an end to the ongoing violence.