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Christmas is too materialistic, say Scots
Over 80 per cent of Scottish people say Christmas has become too materialistic, according to new research.

Paul Walker's daughter Meadow asks for prayers after star's tragic death
The 15-year-old daughter of The Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker has asked for prayers after his untimely death in a car crash on Saturday.

Glasgow helicopter crash victims remembered at memorial service
Prayers have been said at a memorial service for those affected by the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash.
Prayers said for Glasgow helicopter crash victims
The Archbishop of Glasgow has held a special Mass following Friday's tragic accident in which a helicopter crashed into the roof of a busy bar in the city.

World Aids Day: The Church must be an agent for change
Working alongside local churches to change communities demonstrates the power of the Church to be the "Good News", says Christian charity Compassion UK.

Community changers honoured at Inspire Awards
The winners of this year's Inspire Awards include a couple who were formerly homeless, an award-winning financial adviser, and a programme helping young girls with self-identity issues.
Angola denies 'Islam ban' but mosques remain closed
The government of Angola has denied that it is engaged in the process of 'banning' Islam from within its borders.

Bishop demands end to discrimination against Catholics in Bosnia
A leading Bosnian bishop has hit out against the government for preventing Catholic refugees from coming home.
The Pilling Report â Bishop of Birkenhead's dissenting statement
The Bishop of Birkenhead felt unable to sign the Church of England's Pilling Report on human sexuality and outlined his reasons in a dissenting statement that was included within the report.

Christians prepare to face increasing persecution in India
In national elections due in the next few months, observers warn that if a Hindu Nationalist government comes to power attacks on Christians in India will increase.

Free resources for The Bible TV series
Two of the largest UK Christian charities have created a online guide for those who will tune in to watch the Emmy Award-winning TV series 'The Bible', which premiers this Saturday 30 November.

The religious faith of Richard Dawkins
Ultimately, Dawkins might believe everything can be explained scientifically, but by his own standards he has no definitive proof of this.

International community must take action to protect minorities - Baroness Warsi
Baroness Warsi welcomes UN progress on human rights
Dozens killed in fresh attacks in central Nigeria
Four Christian-dominated villages decimated; Muslim tribe suspected of attacks
Miliband urges Christians to engage with politics
Labour leader Ed Miliband has released a video thanking churches and Christian agencies for their efforts in social justice, and emphasising the importance of Christians being involved in politics.

Obamacare religious freedom challenge goes to Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court agreed this week to hear the case of the retail chain Hobby Lobby and the Conestoga Wood Specialties who are bringing a challenge against the Affordable Care Act on the grounds of religious freedom.