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Salvation Army Unites with Christmas Concert to Collect Toys for Children
The Salvation Army will join forces with US-based Go Fish, an emerging force in family entertainment, during their upcoming "Go Fish Christmas" Tour to collect toys for underprivileged children.
Bush Promotes Religious Freedom During Vietnam Visit
The President of the United States, George W. Bush, worshipped with Vietnamese Protestants and Catholics at the weekend, using the opportunity to promote religious freedom in commumist Vietnam.
British Airways Rejects Worker's Appeal for Right to Wear Cross
A British Airways employee has lost her appeal against the company's refusal to allow her to wear a cross necklace. Check-in worker Nadia Eweida, 55, of Twickenham, was told in October that she must not display a small necklace crucifix over her clothes, but instead hide it under her blouse or cravat. Since that time she has been on unpaid leave.
Science Gives Christians Upper Hand Over Atheists
Today's Christian no longer has to try to maintain only by faith their belief in the origin of the universe. The atheist now does. Former atheist and US award-winning Christian author Lee Strobel premiered his one-hour documentary...
US National Bible Week on 5,000 Billboards
The US National Bible Week kicked off Sunday with sponsoring ministries taking on the growing Christian trend of public advertising campaigns to promote the week...
Over 1,500 Young Evangelicals Take On Global Warming Issue
College students representing more than 1,500 young evangelicals from 41 US states have presented a statement urging government and religious leaders to take definitive action against global warming.
Church Groups Protest Against Poverty Alongside Bono at G20
U2 frontman Bono and rock band Pearl Jam performed a surprise duet on Friday at an open air concert on the sidelines of the Melbourne G20 summit, calling for an end to world poverty.
Orthodox Church Head Warns Turkey Over Pope Visit
The head of the world's Orthodox Christians has cautioned Turkey ahead of Pope Benedict's visit to the country. In an interview published on Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I warned the Turks against creating potential "unpleasant incidents" while the Roman Catholic head tours the predominantly Muslim country.
Gospel Music Sales Grow, Christian Artists Cross Over
Gospel music sales grew 11.6 per cent for the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2005, which experienced a 4 per cent decline during the same time frame.
European Youth Forum Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The European Youth Forum was joined by the President and Prime Minister of Lithuania earlier in the month when it celebrated its tenth anniversary. The celebrations
Christians and Muslims Demand Restoration of Cross in Campus Chapel
Christians and Muslims alike were angered as officials at a US college removed a cross from a campus chapel in the spirit of diversity and to make the chapel more "welcoming to all".
Over 1,500 Young Evangelicals Take On Global Warming Issue
College students representing more than 1,500 young evangelicals from 41 US states have presented a statement urging government and religious leaders to take definitive action against global warming...
Pope Confirms Tradition of Celibacy
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has firmly given his backing to the tradition of celibacy following a meeting with some of his senior advisors.
Church Groups Protest Against Poverty Alongside Bono at G20
U2 frontman Bono and rock band Pearl Jam performed a surprise duet on Friday at an open air concert on the sidelines of the Melbourne G20 summit, calling for an end to world poverty. Church and aid groups joined in the protests as ministers and bankers began arriving.
Church Army Chief Executive Commissioned by Archbishop of Canterbury
The youngest ever Chief Executive of the Church Army has been commissioned recently by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.
Division after New Kirk Moderator Promises Fight for Gay Blessings
The Presbytery of Lewis has given a firm thumbsdown to the promise of the new Church of Scotland Moderator to fight for blessings for gay unions when she takes over next May.