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Israel and the WCC
03 Jun 2016
The World Council of Churches is still complaining about the interrogation and treatment of its staff and professional colleagues at Ben Gurion International Airport a month ago. Some were interrogated repeatedly for up to eight hours,…
South Sudan leaders discuss peace agreement
03 Jun 2016
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…
USA: ‘spiritual awakening’ in West Virginia
27 May 2016
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…
USA: ‘spiritual outpouring’ on west coast
27 May 2016
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.…
Atheists and agnostics outnumber Christians
27 May 2016
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…
Counter-extremism proposals and free speech
27 May 2016
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…