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Indian Christian Community Rebukes Slayer's Album
Following complaints from the Christian community in India, U.S. heavy metal band Slayer's latest album has been pulled from music stores across the country, as the Christians claimed that the cover of the album was insulting.
Faith Schools Bill to Face Challenge in House of Lords
Lord Baker of Dorking has said he will put forward an amendment on the Government's Education Bill in the House of Lords that would require faith schools to fill a quota of pupils from other faiths and none.
Bono Introduces RED to Buy Out Poverty
RED, an initiative co-founded by Bono, is the idea that 'what we buy can change the world.' Its aim is to raise money for the Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands including Armani, Converse, GAP, and Motorola.
Church of Scotland Moderator Calls for Focus on Real Meaning of Christmas
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, has appealed for the focus during this year's Christmas festivities to be firmly fixed on the true meaning of Christmas.
Beckett says North Korea Nuclear Test a 'Threat to International Security'
British Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, has said that North Korea's nuclear test posed a "clear threat to international peace and security".
Bishop of Hulme: Church of England should be Part of Cohesion Debate
The Bishop of Hulme has said that the Church of England should be part of the cohesion debate. His comments follow a leaked Church of England document that criticised the Government's multi-faith
DUP Meeting 'Good and Useful Exchange of Views'
Following talks with Protestant politician Ian Paisley Monday, Roman Catholic leader Sean Brady said a political deal in Northern Ireland is "within our grasp". Paisley's party is seen as holding the key to an agreement.
London Archbishop's First Sermon on China Tour
The spiritual head of the 77million-member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has begun his first journey to China by delivering a sermon to an invitation-only congregation of 300 people in Shanghai.
ROPE Continues to Support Pakistan Survivors One Year after Earthquake
Christian charity ROPE was with survivors of last year's massive earthquake in Pakistan immediately after the disaster struck. It remains there one year on working with the most vulnerable survivors.
Church of England Press Officers Gather for Annual Conference
The Annual Conference of Church of England press offices will take place this week. Gathering more than 30 Diocesan Communicators from dioceses across the country, a three-day conference will be held under the title 'Challenging Perception: Developing Mission-Shaped Communications'.
East London Church Anti-Violence Event to Feature Gee Walker
An East London church has organised a special one-day event to promote peace which will take place in East London this month and feature Gee Walker, the mother of murdered teenager Anthony Walker.
World Vision Honoured with 'Star of Sacrifice' by Pakistan President
The President of Pakistan has honoured international Christian aid agency World Vision with the 'Star of Sacrifice' award for its emergency relief work after the October 2005 earthquake that killed 73,000 people in northern Pakistan.
Archbishop of Canterbury Preaches First Sermon on China Tour
The spiritual head of the 77million-member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has begun his first journey to China by delivering a sermon to an invitation-only congregation of 300 people in Shanghai.
Church Leaders Challenge Trident
The representatives of the major Christian denominations have gathered in central London recently to explore an appropriate church response to the issue of Trident renewal.
New Report Reveals Shocking Extent of Persecution in Colombia
A leading persecution watchdog has released details of a report which reveals for the first time the extent of religious freedom violations in Colombia. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) tells that in the report were at least 6 clear cases of targeted assassinations of pastors or church leaders...
UN Considers Sanctions for North Korea
The UN is considering calls from the US and Japan for stringent sanctions to be placed on North Korea following its announcement that it had tested a nuclear bomb on Sunday. Scientists said they