African Democarats resists comparison of gay 'marriage' to civil rights

Congressional black Democrats said homosexuals' struggle to legalize same-sex "marriage" and the civil rights movement of the 1960s should not be compared.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said they were on shaky ground with their constituents after the presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. John Kerry compared last week the two issues during a town hall meeting in Jackson, Miss., .
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Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains
Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains

The offshore oil and gas industry can sometimes turn deadly.

Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles
Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles

Open Doors ranks Pakistan the 8th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide.

On commitment
On commitment

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster considers what commitment means in Judaism.

Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley

The evening, organised by the Football Association, brought together Christians involved in the game, from grassroots to the Premier League, and organisations that run sports projects across the country.