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Study links religious belief to intelligence
The higher the IQ, the less likely a person is to be religious, a US study has found.Â
Interfaith charity promotes respect for cultural diversity among school pupils
An interfaith charity is helping primary school pupils in Peterborough learn the value of cultural diversity and respect for others.
What caused Syria's civil war?
Throughout its history, ancient and modern, Syria has played host to ethnic and religious minorities living together very much in harmony.
Fracking could alleviate suffering of poor people, says Church
The Church of England has criticised "blanket opposition" to fracking and called for a debate that takes the poor and less costly energy sources into consideration.
Men more likely to drink drive than women
Men are more likely than women to get behind the wheel of a car when they are over the limit, a new survey has found.
Christian Aid funds emergency food distribution in flood-hit Pakistan
Christian Aid has sent funds to partners in Pakistan who are assisting people affected by torrential monsoon rains and flash floods.
The Bible producer Roma Downey endorses Kickstarter campaign for new audio drama
Roma Downey, The Bible miniseries executive producer and star of CBS's Touched by an Angel, endorsed award-winning writer/producer Phil Lollar and his crowdfunding campaign for the new independent audio drama Iliad House on Kickstarter.com.
New Chair for Livability
Caroline Armitage has been appointed as the new Chair of Christian disability charity Livability.
Churchman predicts Scotland will say no to independence
The former moderator of the Free Church of Scotland thinks the royal baby could sway the vote on independence.
Grant makes urgent repairs possible for Katherine Jenkins' former church
Classical singer Katherine Jenkins has spoken of her delight at a grant being made to a historic Welsh church where she used to be a chorister.
Appeals for prayer for Egypt
Church leaders are asking Christians to pray for peace and an end to the bloodshed in Egypt.
Churches attacked in Egypt
For 67 years, the Virgin Mary Church was a peaceful refuge for Shenouda El Sayeh, much like the Giza province village of Hafr Hakim where it rests and where he has lived all those years.
New Zealand's cardboard cathedral dedicated
The New Zealand city of Christchurch has dedicated its transitional cardboard cathedral after the original concrete building was damaged beyond repair by an earthquake.
Nigeria: Weekend attacks in North East claim at least 50 lives
At least 50 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in a series of weekend attacks in north-eastern Nigeria by the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram.
Presbyterian Church (USA) drops In Christ Alone from hymnal
An extraordinary dispute has arisen over a lyric contained one of the most beloved contemporary Christian hymns of the modern-day Church, "In Christ Alone".
Bible Society bookshops attacked in Egypt
Two Bible Society bookshops were completely destroyed after being set on fire