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Prince Charles defends religious freedom and calls for greater tolerance between Muslims and Christians

Prince Charles today passionately defended religious freedom during an address at the House of Lords.

Christian couple in Pakistan beaten to death by Muslim mob, burned in brick kiln

Shama and Shehzad are the latest Christians to fall victim to inter-communal violence.

Decline and fall: the slow erosion of Mars Hill

How a successful ministry became an object lesson in the dangers of a cult of personality.

Delighting in difference: why I don't believe in Christian unity

Mark Woods argues that we should treasure our uniquenesses.

99 per cent of MPs support ban on gender-selective abortions

An overwhelming majority of MPs voted to clarify the law banning sex-based abortions in Parliament today.

Kurdish children detained, tortured and forced to watch beheading videos by ISIS

Islamic State militants have held hostage and tortured Kurdish children from Kobani, Human Rights Watch has confirmed.

Mars Hill elders to sacked pastors: 'We confess our sin against you'

Leaders admit wrongdoing in case of sacked elders.

Church of England schools to promote tolerance for other faiths and lifestyles

The Church of England has indicated it will comply with new rules that will compel all schools including faith schools actively to promote fundamental British values, including tolerance for other faiths and lifestyles.

Justin Welby: Human trafficking is a huge and daunting challenge

Human trafficking is a "huge and daunting challenge" but the churches must face up to it and help tackle the problem, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Peshmerga, Syrian rebels battle Islamic State in besieged Kobani

The battle for the town on the Turkish border still rages.

Republicans expect gains, but many races close on election day

The US goes to the polls today for the mid-term elections.

Israel advances plan for 500 settler homes in East Jerusalem

Buildings contradict Israeli claims to want a peace agreement, says US.

UK has 'once in a generation' chance to expose child abuse - Theresa May

Home Secretary pledges to overcome setbacks and continue public inquiry.

Noah's Ark feature removed from children's playground after complaint from atheist grandparents

A Noah's ark display has been removed from a children's playground in Newark, Delaware, after atheist grandparents complained that they did not want their grandchildren to see Bible verses.

India: Authorities accused of collaborating with nationalist extremists in attacks on Christians

Jeremy Lin asks fans for prayers: 'God has been reminding me to stop and enjoy the relationship I have with him daily'

Fresh off the NBA preseason, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin updated fans about his life and faith in a blog post published last week.