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Nobel Prize winner claims world is better without Bible

A Nobel laureate says the Bible is a “handbook of bad morals” and the world would be a better place without the Christian holy book.

SAT-7 extends reach into Arab world

SAT-7 has increased its number of potential viewers after launching two of its Arabic channels on the Atlantic Bird 4 satellite.

Scholar: churches can use Internet to reach non-seekers

The Internet is not only useful for churches in communicating with seekers, but it can also be harnessed to reach people not actively looking for answers, says a Danish scholar.

Atheist adverts hit Big Apple subway

"A million New Yorkers are good without God." These words will be plastered in a dozen subway stations in the most populous city in the US beginning next week.

Sandi Patty releases live Christmas album

Sandi Patty is releasing her first live project in nearly 10 years, a festive album full of her favourite Christmas songs.

John Calvin celebrations exceed expectations

John Calvin's 500th anniversary celebrations have drawn a much higher level of interest from the general public than expected, say organisers of commemorative events.

Expert: UN resolutions would create 'global blasphemy law'

The so-called “defamation of religions” UN resolutions would create a “global blasphemy law”, the chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom warned on Wednesday.

WCC leader meets North Korean President

In a recent meeting with a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) visiting Pyongyang, North Korean president Kim Yong-nam said a significant impetus to solving the nuclear weapons stand-off in the region would be for North Korea and the US to meet “face-to-face with each other”.

The Nightingale sings of persecution in Eritrea

Moving new autobiography by gospel singer Helen Berhane from Release International

Most parents lack confidence to perform first aid on their children

As Britain marks Parent’s Week a new survey by the British Red Cross shows only 9 per cent of UK parents are confident and willing to perform first aid.

Competition seeks film makers engaging with Bible

A brand new film competition which aims to get up and coming film makers engaging with the Bible has been launched across the UK.

Conference to mark 150th anniversary of 'Origin of Species'

November 2009 sees the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s hugely influential book, On The Origin of Species.

Cuban pastors released after charges dropped

Two Baptist leaders imprisoned in eastern Cuba for two weeks have been released after spurious charges of “illicit financial activity” were suddenly dropped, according to Cuban church leaders.

Paul Baloche … a glorious journey

Every believer has signposts for the journey of faith.

Anglican leaders welcome new Catholic structure

Anglican leaders across the global Communion welcomed the Catholic Church's historic decision to allow disaffected Anglicans into their fold.

Academic study to explore religious discrimination in England and Wales

A new academic study is to be launched to consider issues like multi-culturalism, the 7/7 bombings, the ‘war on terror’, laws against religious discrimination, and migration from new European states, and their impact on discrimination on the grounds of religion and belief.