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Christians Caught Up in Cameroon Conflict
Approximately 240 houses were burned and over 1,200 persons left homeless, among them 50 Baptist families, in the West African country of Cameroon...
US Superbowl Coach Affirms Opposition to Same-Sex 'Marriage'
Tony Dungy, the Christian coach of this year's Super Bowl champions, clearly laid out his position against same-sex "marriage" Tuesday night.
Deliver Public Services Until Gay Rights Law Stops You, Christians Told
Christian organisations across Britain have been told not to withdraw their public services due to the perceived threat from the passing of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.
Baptist General Secretary Protests Against Sri Lanka Abductions
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary, Denton Lotz, has appealed to the Sri Lankan President, Mahindra Rajapakse to bring an immediate halt to the abuse and persecution faced by civilians on the country.
Gay Rights Regulations Passed, Christians Protest
New gay rights regulations have been passed in the House of Lords despite widespread protests from Christians and members of other faith communities.
Amazing Grace Actor Gruffudd Calls for End to Modern-Day Slavery
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd has called for an end to modern-day slavery, believing the world is "more slave-ridden than it was hundreds of years ago".
Christian Youth Abstinence Programme Launches in Norwich
Christian youth workers in Norwich have launched an initiative with a group of teenagers to try to make a dent in the rising number of teenage pregnancies.
Reformed Church Head Urges Lifestyle Changes to Bring Justice
Reformed Christians should expose the "false doctrines" that limit God's sovereignty to a narrowly defined spiritual realm, says Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).
Scottish Festival Frenzy07 Builds Momentum
Organisers of Frenzy, one of the largest one-day Christian music festivals in the UK, are getting excited by their high ticket sales and an impressive new line-up for 2007.
Next Chancellor Must Set Carbon Limits, Says Christian Aid
The new Chancellor should set a clear annual budget for the nation's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, Christian Aid said yesterday, as Gordon Brown delivered his last budget as Chancellor.
Indonesian Militants Jailed for Beheading Christian Schoolgirls
Three Muslim militants in Indonesia have been jailed on Wednesday for beheading three Christian schoolgirls in the troubled Central Sulawesi province in 2005.
Wilberforce Church on Look-Out for Local History Buffs
The church at which anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce was baptised as a baby is appealing for local history buffs to volunteer for its expanding visitor team.
Bible Society Acquires Christian Resources Exhibition
Bible Society and Resources Exhibitions Ltd (REL) have announced the Bible Society's acquisition of the series of six Christian Resources Exhibitions (CRE) owned by REL together with its franchised events overseas.
US Episcopal Bishops Request Meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury
Responding to the recent Anglican Primates' Communiqué, the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops has expressed "an urgent need for us to meet face to face with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the members of the Primates' Standing Committee".
Christians Praying for Miracle in Vote on Gay Rights Bill
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship (LCF) and Evangelical Alliance will be praying for a miracle when they join other Christians in prayer outside Parliament tonight as peers take the final vote on the controversial gay rights bill.
Silver Ring Thing Teen Featured on TrueTube
TrueTube, a video debate site aimed at teenagers, recently featured Horsham Silver Ring Thing member Doug Hogg for the current debate on "Sex outside of Love".