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No religion 'is the new establishment'
More people than ever are identifying themselves as having 'no religion', according to new research.
Freedom of association â the Phil Robertson and Jack Phillips cases
As much as we might not like it, A&E are perfectly entitled to dismiss Phil Robertson from the Duck Dynasty show
Nativity explained: the gifts from the Magi
We look at three objects that might be remembered now as the first Christmas presents
Christians encouraged to practise generosity
The President of the Methodist Church has issued a Christmas message in which she calls on Christians to celebrate the love of God by being generous to those around them.
The original Nativity play
Pope Francis' namesake, St Francis of Assisi, is believed to be the first to create a physical nativity scene in 1223 in an effort to engage ordinary, poor people with the Christmas story.
New gender identity laws to make legal sex change easier in Netherlands
A new law passed by the Dutch Parliament makes it much easier for transgendered individuals to have their preferred gender identity legally recognised.
8 reasons why suspending Phil Robertson is an overreaction
A&E was wrong in its decision to suspend Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty
Appeals for more aid to support Typhoon Haiyan victims
The Church of Ireland's appeal for the Typhoon Haiyan response has raised over £140,000 so far, but the needs are huge
Lockerbie remembered 25 years on
A special service is taking place at Westminster Abbey to remember victims of the Lockerbie bombing and their families on the 25th anniversary
The EU's roadmap against homophobia
Four things that are wrong with the Lunacek report
The EU's roadmap against homophobia
Four reasons why the new report needs to be through with a more critical eye.
Joni Eareckson Tada 'dismayed' at Belgian child euthanasia law
Joni Eareckson Tada, renowned evangelical artist and advocate for the disabled, has strongly condemned the Belgian government's plans to pass a law making euthanasia available to children.
Countries to pray for this Christmas
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has issued a prayer list to help people stand in prayerful support of Christians under pressure for their faith
The Nativity explained: The Wise Men
Who were the Wise Men who visited Jesus? Where did they come from? And were there three?
Church leaders in South Sudan condemn violence
Church leaders in South Sudan have released a letter expressing their deep sadness and concern surrounding the recent escalating violence in the country.
More non-Christian representation at UN needed, say researchers
A team of researchers at the University of Kent say representation at the United Nations is not religiously diverse enough.