All Archive news articles – Page 11
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Archive newsTragedy in Charleston as nine are killed during Bible Study
The small town of Charleston, South Carolina, is in shock after a white gunman shot nine black people during a Bible study at Emmanuel AME Church.
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Archive newsTony Campolo calls for ‘full acceptance’ of gay couples
Evangelical pastor and author Tony Campolo has changed his stance on homosexuality.
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Archive newsPrisoners sing ‘10,000 Reasons’ during execution
Agroup of death row prisoners, including two of the Bali Nine, sang Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin’s ‘10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)’ as they faced a firing squad in Indonesia.
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Archive newsDid Robby Dawkins raise a man from the dead?
A US healing evangelist’s claim that he raised a man from the dead during a church meeting in Lancaster has been disputed by the raised man’s sister.
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Archive newsNumber of Christians in USA decline as evangelicals rise
The number of Christians in the USA is declining, according to the Pew Research Centre.
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Archive newsCompeting rights in the ‘gay cake’ case
The Ashers Bakery verdict generated plenty of heated discussion, but what does the case mean for religious freedom and gay rights? Sam Hailes looks behind the headlines.
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Disabled campaigner launches ‘Compassionate Britain’
A grassroots organisation has been launched to advocate for disabled people, as government cuts affecting vulnerable people are set to continue.
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Archive newsChristians provide billions to ‘fill the gap’ in society
UK faith groups give over £3bn a year in time to social action projects, according to the Cinnamon Network’s recent Faith Action Audit.
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‘Click to Kick’ app to fight porn addiction
The Manchester-based Naked Truth Project has launched an online initiative aimed at helping those trying to free themselves from addiction to pornography.
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Multiple Christian conferences on sexuality reflect diversity of views
Two Christian conferences arranged by those with opposing views on sexuality have been held within a week of each other.
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Archive newsCampaigners urge Hillsong to cancel Mark Driscoll invitation
Mark Driscoll, the controversial ex-pastor of Mars Hill Church, Seattle, is due to be interviewed at Hillsong’s London conference this July. But campaigners say Driscoll’s reputation for ‘aggression, hate speech and misuse of funds’ means he should be removed from the conference line-up.
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Lewis Hamilton on his faith and body art
Two-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has spoken to Men’s Health about his Christian faith as expressed through his many religious tattoos. ‘I’m very strong in my faith’ he told the magazine. ‘I love my ink…They all have a meaning…I wanted to have some religious images’.
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Archive newsChristian charities appeal for help in Nepal earthquake aftermath
Christian charities are making urgent appeals for money after thousands of people lost their homes in Nepal’s devastating earthquake.
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GAFCON concerned about CofE but denies schism
Leaders from GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference) have met behind closed doors in London, and issued a statement saying they are ‘particularly concerned about the Church of England and the drift of many from the Biblical faith’.
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Archive newsChristians to be minority in UK by 2050
The number of Christians may be declining in the UK, but worldwide the signs are much more encouraging.
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Archive news1,750 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean crisis
At least 1,750 migrants have perished in the Mediterranean since the start of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration. The figure is 30 times higher than during the same period of 2014.
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Archive newsPeople in the news
We bring you news of Creflo Dollar, Richard III, Pope Francis and more...
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Archive newsDramatic rise in church-based volunteering
The number of volunteers involved in church community projects has risen by nearly 60% in the past four years, according to a new survey from Christian charity Jubilee+.
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Premier Christian Radio’s licence renewed
Premier Christian Radio will continue to broadcast on DAB Digital Radio, following a deal with radio transmission provider Arqiva. The news comes after nine months of negotiation.
