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Should faith schools teach more than one religion? Chief Rabbi says no.
Should faith schools teach more than one religion? Chief Rabbi says no.

The Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, is leading protests against plans to change the Religious Studies syllabus to make it compulsory for pupils to learn about at least two world religions.

Stephen Hawking: \'The universe makes sense without God\'
Stephen Hawking: 'The universe makes sense without God'

Theoretical physicist and author Stephen Hawking has confirmed his atheistic beliefs, telling a Spanish newspaper that "science offers a more convincing explanation" for creation than religious faith.

Nigerian army: Schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have not been freed
Nigerian army: Schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have not been freed

A spokesman from the Nigerian military has retracted a statement that girls held in its custody are some of those from Chibok.

Mary and Jesus get the Barbie and Ken treatment
Mary and Jesus get the Barbie and Ken treatment

Two artists have created Barbie and Ken versions of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

How do we find a rhythm that works?
How do we find a rhythm that works?

As autumn kicks in with back-to-work demands, Claire Musters asks how we can find time for the important things.

Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald\'s wedding invites are out, the dress is picked; \'I\'m going to be a bride\'
Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald's wedding invites are out, the dress is picked; 'I'm going to be a bride'

People magazine reports that the couple's wedding plans are now set - the dress has been chosen, the wedding invites are out, all the bridesmaids dresses are in place.

Dancing with the Stars\' Sadie Robertson finds strength in God; sticking to \'appropriate\' outfits for the show
Dancing with the Stars' Sadie Robertson finds strength in God; sticking to 'appropriate' outfits for the show

For a girl who has barely danced in public before Dancing With The Stars, Sadie Robertson is pulling out some show-stopping performances with her partner Mark Ballas.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols defends no Communion rule for remarried divorcees
Cardinal Vincent Nichols defends no Communion rule for remarried divorcees

The Archbishop of Westminster today defended the rule preventing remarried divorcees from receiving Holy Communion, adding that there needs to be a 'culture of mercy' in the Church.

Bishop of London: \'Religion can be dangerous\'
Bishop of London: 'Religion can be dangerous'

Society has forgotten how "dangerous" religion can be, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, has warned.

Tim Keller\'s church launches New York Bible college
Tim Keller's church launches New York Bible college

The church led by Tim Keller is launching a new seminary in New York, in partnership with a conservative Bible college.

British Humanists are pondering the meaning of life
British Humanists are pondering the meaning of life

The BHA has launched a 'Thought for the Commute' campaign on the London Underground in a bid to balance out religious programming on the BBC.

130,000 Syrians arrive in Turkey fleeing ISIS
130,000 Syrians arrive in Turkey fleeing ISIS

Syria's 'safe haven' has been threatened by ISIS, forcing 130,000 Syrian refugees to flee to Turkey over the weekend.

ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie
ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie

As the United States announced the first air strikes on Syria, the Islamic State released another 'programme' featuring the British journalist held hostage by the Islamist militants.

ISIS video: \'We will break your crosses and enslave your women\'
ISIS video: 'We will break your crosses and enslave your women'

A video released by the Islamic State today incites Muslims to "slaughter" Westerners.

Hummus, world peace and the kingdom of God
Hummus, world peace and the kingdom of God

The future is definitely foodie, writes Alexandra Lilley. If we want to embody the kingdom of God, we'd better get cooking.

Tony Blair: \'Islamism is not confined to a few fanatics\'
Tony Blair: 'Islamism is not confined to a few fanatics'

In advocating for a strong military response to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the former prime minister has said we also need a broader approach to Islamism worldwide.