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Friday, 03 June 2016 09:52
South Sudan leaders discuss peace agreement
For the first time since the formation of a transitional government of national unity on 29 April, the South Sudan leaders have met to review the implementation of the August 2015 peace deal. On Tuesday in…
Friday, 27 May 2016 10:22
USA: ‘spiritual awakening’ in West Virginia
A spiritual awakening that has led to an estimated three thousand conversions and appears poised to last through the summer is creating continuing enthusiasm among Assemblies of God churches in southern West Virginia. ‘The past six…
Friday, 27 May 2016 10:20
USA: ‘spiritual outpouring’ on west coast
Last month a San Diego church posted online, ‘In the midst of outpouring and extended revival, we feel that it's time to be intentional with releasing impartation each month through hosting special themed weekends of revival.…
Friday, 27 May 2016 10:18
Atheists and agnostics outnumber Christians
Research has found that for the first time, those without a religion outnumber Christians in England and Wales. The main driver is people brought up with some religion now saying they have no religion. Those brought…
Friday, 27 May 2016 10:16
Counter-extremism proposals and free speech
Last week the Christian Institute stated, ‘The Government’s planned Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill must be carefully crafted to avoid damaging freedom of expression.’ The chief executive of Index on Censorship said, ‘We should resist any attempts…
Friday, 27 May 2016 10:15
New resource for schools
Teaching of Christianity in schools is set to be transformed by a new resource from the Church of England, launched yesterday. Understanding Christianity is a set of comprehensive materials and training which will enable pupils from…