Indian Hindu ‘epic’ on the life of Jesus is published

A Hindu woman living in India has produced a 900-page poetic epic on the life and message of Jesus following the style of Hindu classics such as Mahabharat and Ramayan – writes Anto Akkara. “This is the fruit of my great devotion to Jesus Christ,”...

Lutherans cook up global recipes for change

In an era of fierce debate about world food shortages, escalating prices, and food trade polices in an era of climate change, the origins of food and how people use it to prepare their daily fare has a particular relevance. A cookbook published by the Lutheran World...

URC offers support to Zimbabweans living in Britain

The United Reformed Church (URC) has urged local congregations to take action to support Zimbabweans living in Britain, as its national officers pledge to bring influence to bear on government over the continuing crisis in the southern African nation. The URC has...

G8 action ‘not enough’, says church development agency

UK-based international development agency Christian Aid has said that the G8 agreement to halve carbon emissions by 2050 was a step in the right direction, but was not enough to halt global warming while allowing poor countries to develop in a sustainable manner....