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Britons see religion as a cause of division and tension

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An overwhelming majority of the Britons see religion as a cause of division and tension and think it causes more harm than good.
Only 33% of British people describe themselves

Call for Jews to stop calling Jesus a bastard

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A senior American cardinal has asked Jews to reconsider descriptions of Jesus as a "bastard" in exchange for a softening of traditional Catholic prayers calling for Jews to be co

Catholic Church says excommunication of Mexican independence was annulled

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Mexico on Wednesday learned that the father of the nation's independence movement did not die excommunicated nearly 200 years ago, clearing a stain from his legacy ahead of the 2010 bi

Christian author reveals ‘disillusioned’ Iranians are turning to Jesus Christ

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A Christian author has revealed that Christianity in Iran is growing as the country becomes increasingly disillusioned by the "authoritarian and economically incompetent" Islamic governmen

Christians plan for Beijing Olympics

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Christian mission groups from around the world plan to quietly defy the Chinese ban on foreign missionaries and send thousands of volunteer evangelists to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Well, they're not allowed in otherwise, so here's a chance to do more than hold up a sign at an event.

Church School Withdraws Anti Religious 'Imagine' From Show

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A British religious school removed the song "Imagine" by John Lennon from their school program. "Imagine...no religion..." just didn't fit with the school. Makes sense.

Church seeks spirituality of youth . . . and doesn't like what it finds

The Times Online is reporting on a Church of England study of the spirituality of British youth. According to the survey, "young people are quite happy with a life without God and prefer car boot sales to church." Is this the case in America as well? If not, are we going in this direction?

Easter warning: crucifixion is bad for you

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This Holy Week, the thousands of guilt stricken or pious worshippers who will flay the skin off their backs, and the handful who will crucify themselves, are encouraged to get a tetanus shot first and

Evel Knievel Dares to Live for Christ

Evel Knievel, the motorcycle daredevil is now Robert Knievel, bold follower of Christ.
The testimony came from Schuller's Crystal Cathedral.

Exchange student accepts Christ, disowned by family

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When Sherzod, who recently graduated from Jacksonville (Ark.) High School, telephoned his Muslim parents in Uzbekistan to tell them of his newfound faith, his father disowned him, making it clear he was no longer welcome in his home and was never again to speak to his mother or his siblings.

Exclusivity of Christ Still Controversial Today

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The exclusive claims of Christ are just as controversial today as they were 2,000 years ago, says one national youth leader.

For Jesus: Hillsdale man races around the world

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"Racing to fulfill the Great Commission, a local man is planning to be part of the Adventures in Missions World Race, ministering the hope of Jesus Christ in 10 countries."

Think of it as a cross between Around the World in 80 Days and a series of servant events, like disaster relief.
 Sounds very cool.

Former Hindu says he came to know Christ through ancient Hindu text

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"A former chief justice of India, a Hindu Brahmin, told Menon he had taken two wrong turns in his life. He said Menon turned to the wrong gods when his misfortunes came and when he became an atheist when prayers failed. The judge advised him to study the Veda if he wanted to feel proud to be a Hindu."

Former Muslim Jesus Only Way to Stop Radical Islam

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"W.L. Cati recently traveled to an area of northeastern India that is dominated by the country's Muslim minority. The founder and president of Florida-based White Horse Ministry says she plans to speak two to three times a day, carrying the message of the gospel.

Japanese are coming to Christ in the land of eight million gods

Michiko found answers in Jesus Christ instead of the cult-like religion, Shiinyo-en, which she had been a member of for 10 years.

Less than half of Australian Generation Y believe in God

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Only 48% of Australians in Gen Y believe in a god, and most see little truth in religion.

Methodists join Catholic-Lutheran statement on justification

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In 1999, the Roman Catholic Church and ELCA drafted a "Joint Statement on the Doctrine of Justification," wording it in a way that both, while each defined their terms differently, could agree on the wording. The World Methodist Council has now added support for the statement.

Mormons: We are Christians, too

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During the morning session, Hinckley said he found the Nicene Creed, a statement from 325 A.D. about the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ that most Christians accep

Mother Teresa Did Not Feel Christ's Presence for Last Half of Her Life, Letters Reveal

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Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who has been put on the “fast track” to sainthood, was so tormented by doubts about her faith that she felt “a hypocrite,” it has emerged from a book of

Poll: Americans see gloom, doom in 2007

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25 percent anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ. 19 percent think scientists are likely to find evidence of extraterrestrial life.
I would count myself among that 25%. I know Jesus is coming back, and tomorrow is as good a day as any.

Pro-golfer reaches men for Christ on links

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Scott Lehman is the president of In His Grip Golf Association, an organization that uses golf to share the Gospel of Christ.

Rabbis may denounce prayer backed by Pope as dangerous to Jewish-Catholic ties

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Conservative rabbis could vote this week on a resolution warning that a Latin prayer backed by Pope Benedict XVI, urging Jews to embrace Jesus, could endanger Jewish-Catholic ties.

Religious group fights suicide ban

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"Hirawat, 93, a frail, birdlike woman, has eaten nothing in more than a month, attempting to free her soul from its bad deeds, part of the Jain religious tradition that says fasting can lead to nirvana."

Residents Angered by Group's Distribution of Korans

Some Houston residents are upset after Korans were left on the doorsteps of hundreds of homes in their neighborhood as part of a campaign to educate people about Islam.

Serving as a 'vessel of honour for Jesus Christ'

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An unnamed Jamaican man discusses his time spent on the bus as an opportunity to share the Gospel with others.

Southern Baptists Use Motorcycle Ministry

They even give away free motorcycles! Can you beat that?