Young Salvationists hear call to tackle human trafficking
The head of Women's Ministries in The Salvation Army USA has called on more than 1,000 young Salvationists from around the world to join the fight against human trafficking..
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Every generation needs its defenders of the faith - apologist
While experiential Christianity is a valuable form of testimony, the experience is largely personal and unique and does little when trying to give a defense of the faith, says apologist Dinesh D\'Souza.
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U.K. Bishop: Church must challenge the world's justice and how you get to it
Bishop Tom Wright bid farewell to the Diocese of Durham on Tuesday night with a reminder to the Church to stand against political correctness and be the voice of justice for the poor and God's creation.
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Church legislation on women bishops clears revision stage
The Church of England came a step closer to consecrating its first woman bishop today after legislation cleared the revision stage.
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CofE: Priests defeat Archbishops' proposals on women bishops
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have failed in their bid to see through a compromise amendment to legislation on women bishops that would have allowed a male and female bishop to have "co-ordinate" jurisdiction.
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Presbyterian Church USA removes ban against homosexual clergy
Leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) narrowly voted Thursday to open ordination to partnered homosexuals.
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CofE drops gay priest from nominations for bishop post
The Crown Nominations Commission has rejected the nomination of a gay priest to be the next Bishop of Southwark.
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Indian Christians feel 'unwelcome' in Church of England
The Church of England is hoping to draw in members of the Asian community, especially those of Indian origin, after receiving reports that they were feeling unwelcome in mainstream churches.
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More Anglicans warn of split over gay bishop nomination
A group of traditionalist Anglicans has warned that the Church of England may go the same way as The Episcopal Church in the USA and split if it consecrates its first gay bishop.
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Presbyterian in U.S. continues debate on homosexual ordinations, disagrees with moratorium
The debate over allowing noncelibate homosexuals to be ordained is tiring, many Presbyterians agreed. But a moratorium, they felt, also would not bring any peace.
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Orthodox Anglicans call for prayer over gay bishop nomination
Anglican Mainstream has made an "urgent" call for prayer after reports emerged over the weekend that the nominations for the next Bishop of Southwark include an openly gay cleric.
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Methodist Church seeks end to Israeli occupation of Palestine
The Methodist Church's annual Conference has approved a report warning that Israel's continued occupation of Palestinian territories is the "key hindrance" to security and lasting peace in the region.