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Brand fails to impress US with MTV purity ring remarks
Somebody had to put Russell Brand in his place, says Christian pop star Jordin Sparks, after she put down the British comedian for his crude mockery of the squeeky clean Jonas Brothers and their purity rings.
Caribbean leaders should reject EU trade deal, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid is urging Caribbean heads of government to refuse to sign a new trade deal it says the European Union is attempting to force on the region.
Herefordshire golf course just got holier
Diocese of Hereford hopes Church of England advertisement at the 6th hole won't put golfers off their strokes at Burghill Golf Club.
'Take A Pew' project transforms old church pews into household furniture
A unique scheme that will ensure the future of historic church pews as household furniture is being put in place in the Diocese of Hereford. The ground-breaking 'Take A Pew' project is being set up in partnership with Herefordshire Council, working with people with learning disabilities, and EnviroAbility, a local not for profit company.
Orissa Christians: Attacks will glorify God and bring people to Christ
Christians in the Indian state of Orissa are refusing to abandon their faith in spite of weeks of killings, beatings and attacks on their homes and churches.
Christians part of new coalition to challenge UK poverty
Churches and Christian groups are among the organisations coming together to form a new coalition challenging poverty in the UK.
SAT-7 celebrates six years of Persian broadcasts for Iran
"We've climbed a mountain, we've gone through lots of ups and downs, but because Christ is helping us, we have succeeded," says Sara Afshari, SAT-7 PARS Executive Director. On 12 September 2002, six years ago, SAT-7 launched its first broadcasts in Farsi.
Obama says abortion comment at megachurch forum too flip
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama said Sunday that his answer to the question "When does a baby get human rights?" at the recent Saddleback Church civic forum was probably too flip.
Evangelical head joins dedication of new Salvation Army social justice HQ
The International Director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe joined the dedication ceremony of the International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) headquarters of the Salvation Army in New York City.
New style guide helps journalists get to grips with Bible
A new reference tool to help journalists and broadcasters get up to speed on biblical issues has been released by Bible Society.
Bible has power to free poor - Tutu
"The Bible has revolutionary power to free the poor," Archbishop Desmond Tutu told a conference of UK Christians and church leaders in London on Saturday.
Christian counsellors to explore support for stepfamilies
The Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) South West region will focus on strengthening relationships within stepfamilies at its forthcoming regional conference and AGM.
Review: The Boy in Striped Pyjamas
The title sounds innocuous enough but say the word 'Holocaust' and the pyjamas take on a new meaning.
Ecumenical delegation to engage with politicians at party conferences
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference will be attending the three main party political conferences this autumn.
God wants to meet your needs, says Osteen
"God has the power to meet your needs," Joel Osteen told some 19,000 people Friday night. "He not only has the power, He has the desire to meet your needs. He wants you to live this abundant life."
Orissa Christians forced to choose between faith, homes
Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, plagued with sectarian violence in recent weeks, are reportedly being coerced into converting to Hinduism in order to save their homes.