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Church of Ireland challenged by report on homosexuality
Members of the Anglican Church of Ireland are being asked to consider whether the Church should change its mind on homosexuality as it has in the past on women, slavery, contraception and the remarriage of divorcees.
Syrian Archbishop: Using hunger as a weapon of war is 'shameful'
A Syrian Archbishop has condemned the use of hunger as a "weapon" in war while saying, although there are difficulties, there is no excuse for aid not to be reaching people in desperate need.
Pakistani boy chops off own hand after being accused of blasphemy
A Pakistani boy chopped off his own hand in repentance after being falsely accused of blasphemy.
World Evangelical Alliance opens New York training centre
The building is near New York city, where WEA has its general office, and is intended to serve as a centre for evangelicalism worldwide.
Banning the veil: A triumph for women's freedom or state interference with religion?
What did David Cameron actually say, and how should we understand the issues?
Lebanon: Rival Christian presidential candidates unite for sake of 'national interest'
A Lebanese Christian leader has endorsed his arch-rival for presidency in a hope to unite Lebanon's Christian community and break the 20-month political stalemate that has been damaging his country.
Birmingham church leaders sign tea-drinking pledge to oppose anti-Islam march
The Bishop of Birmingham is among those urging people who oppose the anti-Islam group Pegida to share a cup of tea with someone from another ethnic, cultural or religious background.
Nicky Morgan launches 'educate against hate' in latest anti-extremism drive
An "educate against hate" website was launched today as part of a renewed drive to protect children from "the spell of twisted ideologies".
5 ways the Church can tackle gender inequality
Hannah Mudge offers five changes the Church could make to truly live out a commitment to equality.
More aid reaches besieged Syrian towns, say UN, Red Cross
Access to the towns, where people are reported to have died of starvation, was granted earlier this month.
A world divided: Elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality
Politicians and business leaders gathering in the Swiss Alps this week face an increasingly divided world.
Doubting God's plan? Here are 3 reasons why you should trust God's perfect timing
It isn't always easy for people to sit still and wait as God takes care of things. According to Pastor Marcus Gill, there are so many who are dissatisfied with their life's journeys that they begin to doubt God's plan.
British MPs say Donald Trump comments are 'crazy and offensive', but wouldn't ban him
Members of parliament said Trump should be allowed into Britain where his views could be challenged.
Female Methodist pastor admits she's gay during church service, stunning worshippers
Nobody was prepared for Pastor Cynthia Meyer's coming out declaration during the Edgerton United Methodist Church's first sermon this 2016, but the 53-year-old Kansas pastor decided then that it was the best time for her to serve "with full authenticity and as my genuine self - as a woman who loves and shares my life with another woman."
Christian theologian J.I. Packer loses sight but remains thankful: 'God knows what He's doing'
Even now that he has lost his eyesight, Christian theologian J.I. Packer can still see better than most people who are blessed with the gift of sight.
Mormon Church reveals its founder Joseph Smith had as many as 40 wives, including a 14-year-old girl
In an effort to be "transparent" to its members, the Mormon Church recently released 12 essays that revealed that founding leader Joseph Smith had as many as 40 wives, including one girl who was only 14 years old.