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Gold, exploitation and disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A leading priest from the Democratic Republic of the Congo says that the illegal exploitation of the countryâs valuable minerals is fuelling instability in the country and leading to increased fears about the rise of rebel attacks.
10 dumb things smart Christians believe
Many Christians, new and seasoned alike, tend to bank on promises that God never made, says one pastor.
Urgent appeal for Sri Lankans as humanitarian crisis worsens
An interdenominational Christian aid agency has appealed for urgent humanitarian relief for Sri Lankans amid reports of indiscriminate shelling and use of heavy weapons resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties last week.
God promises end to evil, says Wright
Man may not fully understand the mystery of evil but can rejoice nonetheless in anticipation of its ultimate destruction through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Redcliffe College appoints mission and leadership expert as next principal
Redcliffe College, one of the UKâs longest-standing interdenominational mission colleges, has appointed Rob Hay as its new principal.
CSW calls for release of Christian women in Iran
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is urgently calling for the discharge of two female Christian converts from Islam still being held there without charge.
Evangelical Alliance asks members to pray for new BBC head of religion
The Evangelical Alliance is calling on its members to pray for wisdom for the BBCâs new Head of Religion and Ethics.
Adoption group criticised for 'retarded homophobes' comment
Church leaders, disability campaigners and politicians have reacted with fury to comments by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF), which described those who object to children being adopted by gay people as âretarded homophobesâ.
Sweden allows gender-based abortion
Health authorities in Sweden have ruled that gender-based abortion is not illegal according to the country's law and can therefore be performed in Swedish hospitals, according to Swedish channel Sveriges Television.
Church of Scotland minister warns against inaction on homosexuality
A Church of Scotland minister has spoken out against inaction in the face of an increasingly liberal approach to homosexuality within the Church.
Switchfoot frontman joins Darfur Fast for Life
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman is going on a three-day water-only fast to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis currently taking place in Sudanâs Darfur region.
Church wants Jesus in jeans statue to connect with community
A Catholic church in Uckfield has unveiled a new seven foot high statue of a modern day Jesus wearing jeans and a shirt.
'We are the forgotten church,' say Palestinian pastors
Persecution, poverty and conflict are driving many Christians out of the West Bank and Gaza, reports Release International.
Credit crunch prompts three in four adults to search for âmeaning of lifeâ
New research out this week has revealed that three in four adults are rethinking their core values and big issues like âthe meaning of lifeâ.
Bishop consecrates unmarked children's graves
The Bishop of Down and Connor has consecrated land where the bodies of babies and young children are believed to have been buried.
Charity closure is step backward for crime prevention, warns bishop
Crime in mid Wales could escalate if a charity devoted to preventing offences and supporting offenders is forced to close, a bishop has warned.