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Women in ministry: why equality is still a long way off
Even for denominations which claim to have embraced women in ministry are finding reasons not to practise what they preach, writes Mark Woods
Why we must not let fundamentalist atheism destroy our Christian education system
The way to deal with Islamic fundamentalism in schools is not to remove faith from education altogether, writes David Robertson
Alabama appeals court reverses anti-sodomy law
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously ruled on Friday that the state's law banning consensual sodomy is unconstitutional.
Christian salutatorian defies school officials in graduation speech
Brawley Union High School salutatorian Brooks Hamby defied school officials Thursday by delivering a speech that expressed his Christian faith.
Suspect in murder of priest and Catholic church robbery arrested
A suspect was arrested Monday in the case of a priest murdered last week in Phoenix.
Supreme Court rules that graduation ceremonies cannot be held in churches
Supreme Court rules that graduation ceremonies cannot be held in churches
Three prisoners to die by lethal injection within 24 hours
Inmates in Florida, Georgia, and Missouri are scheduled to be killed by lethal injection in the next 24 hours.
Zach Dasher, nephew of Phil Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty', running for Louisiana congressional seat
A relative of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson may end up on Capitol Hill come this November. Zach Dasher, Robertson's nephew, announced Monday that he will run for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
David Cameron: Christianity should inspire our politicians
Prime Minister David Cameron stands by his assertion that Britain is a "Christian country", writing today that he believes "very deeply that we should be confident" in that status as a nation.
Iraqi Christians appeal for prayer amid militant takeover
Christians are being urged to pray amid the chaos of a violent extremist takeover in Iraq.
Tornadoes hit Nebraska: 'It Was Like God Dragged 2 Fingernails'
Two tornadoes touch down in Nebraska; 19 injured, one dead
From homelessness to hope in Swindon: 'The person I was is completely different now'
A Swindon man who saw his life fall apart after losing his job three years ago is smiling again after being helped back into work by The Salvation Army.
'The global Church is a suffering Church' â Justin Welby's parliamentary breakfast speech
Justin Welby today became the first Archbishop of Canterbury to address those gathered for the annual National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster, in an eloquent speech which highlighted the key tenants of the modern Church.
Boko Haram threat has not stopped Bible translation work in Nigeria
The northern regions of Nigeria are on high alert as Boko Haram continues its reign of terror but the risk to life has not stopped Bible translation work in the region.
Former Rwandan street children form gospel band to sing of Jesus' love
Vital "David" Hitimana, Pacifique Niyitanga and D'Amour Habinshuti once lived on a garbage dump where the aim of every day was survival.
Lawsuit filed against $3m strip club next to convent
A lawsuit has been filed against a $3m strip club that opened across the back fence from a convent.