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Churchgoer whose son is still missing after Indonesia tsunami says he's not angry
Churchgoer whose son is still missing after Indonesia tsunami says he's not angry

The member of a church that was among those badly hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia last month is staying faithful despite his son being among the missing.

LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong
LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong

In Ligonier's analysis of the data, it identifies aspects of specifically evangelical beliefs it regards as worrying.

CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury
CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury

Author of the highly acclaimed Parish – An Anglican theology of place, he is currently serving as team rector of St Mary, Oxted in Surrey.

Public don't want to liberalise abortion laws, says CARE
Public don't want to liberalise abortion laws, says CARE

Less than a quarter of women in England and Wales are in favour of a more radical abortion regime, new polling figures suggest.

Makers of pro-life movie 'Gosnell' say Facebook blocked their ads
Makers of pro-life movie 'Gosnell' say Facebook blocked their ads

The makers behind a new movie about notorious abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell say Facebook blocked their attempts to promote it on the social media platform.

'There is no God:' Stephen Hawking has his last say on the matter in final book
'There is no God:' Stephen Hawking has his last say on the matter in final book

The final book of late scientist Stephen Hawking also gives his final verdict on whether there is a Higher Being directing the universe.

Extremists threaten to bring Pakistan to a standstill if Christian mother Asia Bibi is freed
Extremists threaten to bring Pakistan to a standstill if Christian mother Asia Bibi is freed

Supporters of a radical Islamic political party in Pakistan are threatening to paralyse the country if Asia Bibi is freed from death row.

Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit
Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit

A Texas judge has dismissed most of the counts against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and one of its elder statesmen, retired judge Paul Pressler.

Opt-out consent for organ donation 'crosses the line'
Opt-out consent for organ donation 'crosses the line'

A senior leader in the Catholic Church is asking the Government to drop plans to introduce 'opt-out' consent for organ and tissue donation in England.

Media portrayals of suicide are 'irresponsible', says campaign group
Media portrayals of suicide are 'irresponsible', says campaign group

The UK's first suicide prevention minister is being urged to take action on 'irresponsible' portrayals of suicide in the media.

Copts to be represented at the National Remembrance Service for the first time
Copts to be represented at the National Remembrance Service for the first time

This year's service marks a hundred years since the end of the First World War

Scottish churches may be exempted from future gender identity rules
Scottish churches may be exempted from future gender identity rules

Churches in Scotland may be exempted from future changes to the law in respect of people who identify as non-binary, a senior civil servant has suggested.

World Council of Churches reiterates call for release of Syrian archbishops
World Council of Churches reiterates call for release of Syrian archbishops

It's been five years since Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi disappeared without a trace in Syria

'We are crucifying God's earth' - Christians look for tougher action on climate change
'We are crucifying God's earth' - Christians look for tougher action on climate change

Christians in the UK are calling on the Government to take tougher action to stop harmful climate change.

Most people believe children shouldn't be able to define their own gender - poll
Most people believe children shouldn't be able to define their own gender - poll

The Christian Institute has accused the Government of being obsessed with 'pushing transgenderism on all' as a new poll finds most people do not believe under 18s should be able to self-define their gender.

Is horror anti-Christian? No, says this church minister: it's about love and faith
Is horror anti-Christian? No, says this church minister: it's about love and faith

Rev Joe Haward is the author of Be Afraid: How Horror and Faith can change the World.