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  • 27 Dec 2007
    The real offensiveness of Christmas

    Christmas is offensive, and always will be, says Jonathan Bartley. It legitimates the undermining of those in authority. But it is also about looking after not just those who are “deserving” of love, but those who appear disreputable and unworthy.

  • 26 Dec 2007
    Forgiveness and suffering for beliefs is a sign of hope, says Pope

    Pope Benedict XVI has declared in one of his key Christmas messages that believers facing persecution, torture and death in some parts of the world and those who die forgiving their killers are a sign of hope and faith for humanity.

  • 18 Nov 2007
    Struggle, surprise and sainthood

    Christian faith is about sustaining faith in face of the knowledge and reality of death, says Simon Barrow. The feasts of All Saints and All Souls put us in solidarity with a host of people who have struggled to see right prevail.

  • 19 Oct 2007
    Freedom of belief under threat, says new book on India

    Despite India remaining the world's most populous and vibrant democracy, freedom of religion is in decline and plural secularism threatened, says a journalist-turned-Christian activist who is now secretary general of the All India Christian Council.

  • 28 Sep 2007
    Vietnam Mennonite Church to gain official recognition

    Vietnam's national Religious Affairs Committee has announced that it will present a 'Certificate for Religious Activities' to the Vietnam Mennonite Church in early October 2007, following concerted attempts by the church to gain recognition.

  • 2 Jul 2007
    Pentecostal pastor defiant over attacks on Indian Christians

    Two months after being brutally assaulted by Hindu fundamentalists in the presence of television crews, Indian Christian Pastor Walter Masih says he is determined to continue his ministry.

  • 18 Mar 2007
    Grounds for discrimination?

    A lively debate on whether Christians are treated unfairly in the public sphere was marred by some factual confusions.

  • 24 Mar 2003
    Protestant leader framed says human rights group

    Jubilee Campaign, the Christian-based human rights organisation has exposed the use of false evidence in the case against a persecuted Christian leader.