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Worldwide climate strikes are 'prophetic', says Christian Aid

The climate strikes sweeping the globe are a "prophetic movement", Christian Aid has said.

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Can you be a Christian and be competitive?

Christians are a bit squeamish about competition. There is a feeling that it might be ungodly. But have we been too quick to write it off? …

Episcopal bishop to go before hearing panel for refusing to allow same-sex marriage in his diocese

An Episcopal bishop in the US who was subjected to disciplinary measures for refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in his diocese has welcomed the opportunity to argue his case before a hearing panel. …

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• Fifty years of struggling to communicate

  

  Half a century separates two powerful books on church communications. Yet both have a similar message. So has the church just not been listening to what its communicators have been telling it?

• Outgrowing Atheism: it's time for Richard Dawkins to grow up

  

  Richard Dawkins has managed to produce a book on theology, history, philosophy, ethics and science that is even worse than his first.

• What should bishops say in public?

  

  I struggle to see how, without much mention of the name of Jesus, bishops can say they are "proclaiming the glorious gospel of Christ".

• Evangelicals challenge Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission over abortion stance

  

  Evangelicals in Northern Ireland have criticised the Human Rights Commission for failing to stop radical new abortion laws coming into effect next month.

• The sinister lunacy being promoted in schools by the BBC

  

  It would be a joke if it wasn't for the fact that it has been produced by the BBC, which many schools would accept as an authoritative source.

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• Fashion catwalk at cathedral is 'antithesis of Christian gospel'

  

  The Queen's former chaplain, the Rev Dr Gavin Ashenden has criticised Southwark Cathedral for hosting a high profile fashion catwalk featuring scantily clad models.

• New lay ministers encouraged to be "lifelong learners" of Christian faith amid "challenging times"

  

  The Rev Canon Doug Chaplin encouraged 40 new lay ministers to regularly study the Bible and be "lifelong learners" of what it means to live in Christ's image during a special service at Worcester Cathedral.

• Innovative new school programme to teach hundreds of children about Christianity

  

  10 Must Know Bible Stories will teach Scottish school children about Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and the parables of Jesus.

• 13,000ft leap of faith for the Bishop of Lewes

  

  The Bishop of Lewes took a literal leap of faith this week when he jumped out of a plane at 13,000ft in aid of church work in communities.

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  'The power of God cannot be calculated by a number' - Kanye West preaches at Sunday Service

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  Freedom at risk of being 'lost' in Hong Kong, says pastor

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  North Korean propaganda video accuses Christians of being 'spies'

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  Finnish politician investigated after sharing Bible verse on social media says Christians can't stay silent

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  Remains of over 2,000 aborted babies found at former abortionist's home

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• Vicar fears closure of iconic Birmingham Church unless £40,000 can be raised for urgent roof repairs

  

  An iconic church in Birmingham is facing closure unless £40,000 can be raised to make urgent repairs to its roof.

• Mother's happiness is key to happy home, study finds

  

  A mother's level of contentment has a far greater impact than the father's on the happiness of the whole family, a new study has found.

• Church of Scotland sues treasure hunter over share of £2m Viking hoard

  

  A treasure hunter is being sued by the Church of Scotland following the discovery of a £2m Viking hoard on their land.

• Next census will allow trans people to choose different sex from birth certificate

  

  Trans people will be allowed to put down a different sex from the one stated on their birth certificate in the next census.