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  • 14 Apr 2007
    Beyond a sweet and sticky Jesus

    In the brutality of the crucifixion, the political and religious order that put Jesus to death was laid bare. But the church has sweetened and sanitised its saviour far more than chocolatiers can ever do, says Jonathan Bartley.

  • 14 Apr 2007
    Hindus seek modification of British cremation law

    Britain's Hindus are pushing to be able to practice open air cremations according to their long standing tradition. This would require a modification of the Cremation Act 1902.

  • 12 Apr 2007
    The power of life versus the power of death

    Both the Easter story and recent political dramas in the Middle East highlight deep questions about power, says Colin Morris. They show that the power of life is about persuasion.

  • 11 Apr 2007
    Peace movement backs day of action for Zimbabwe

    In solidarity with an appeal for prayer from Catholic bishops in Zimbabwe and the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference, the peace movement Pax Christi International is calling for prayer and action for the people of Zimbabwe this Saturday.

  • 10 Apr 2007
    Global Day of Prayer

    The London Wing of the Global Day of Prayer in conjuntion with Pentecost. An Ecumenical Event

    West Ham F.C, Boleyn Ground, Green St, London, E13 9AZ

    Tel: 0870 1122700

  • 10 Apr 2007
    'Pluralism Sunday' to celebrate religious diversity

    Churches across the world are gearing up for the first 'Pluralism Sunday'.

  • 10 Apr 2007
    Learning from the Iran captives saga
  • 10 Apr 2007
    The politics of grace?

    Jonathan Bartley's BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day this morning looked at how 'acts of grace' take on a political role - specifically in relation to the Iran captives saga.

  • 10 Apr 2007
    Pluralism Sunday

    Churches across the world are gearing up for 'Pluralism Sunday'. On May 27, 2007, Christians will dedicate their worship to a celebration of religious diversity.

  • 9 Apr 2007
    Sentamu calls for generosity to change self-absorbed society

    In his Easter messages, Dr John Sentamu, the Anglican Archbishop of York, has said that acts of generosity, courage and life-giving are needed to turn society away from its self-preoccupation and consumerism.