All Archive news articles – Page 11
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Archive newsHillsong drops Mark Driscoll from conference line-up
Following pressure from campaigners (as reported in our June issue), Hillsong dropped controversial Mars Hill Church ex-pastor, Mark Driscoll, from its UK and Australia July conferences.
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Archive newsPope issues environmental warning
Pope Francis has warned that climate change will cause ‘unprecedented destruction’ to the planet unless we change our lifestyles and production methods.
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Archive newsPeople in the news
Including news on Bieber and Sentamu...who aren't often in the same sentence!
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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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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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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 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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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 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 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 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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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 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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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 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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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 newsSuicide attack on Pakistan’s Christians kills 16
At least 16 Christians have been killed and more than 70 injured in Lahore, Pakistan, after two churches were attacked by suicide bombers.
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81% of Christians say Britain’s moral direction is wrong
Most Christians believe David Cameron’s time as prime minister has been bad for British believers, according to a new poll, while 81% believe Britain is going in the wrong direction morally.
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Archive newsWelby: ‘Evangelism is for all Christians’
In an exclusive interview with Premier Christianity, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke about his new drive to re-engage Christians in evangelism.
