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Jewish community centre forced to close after Neo-Nazi threats in Sweden
A Jewish community association in northern Sweden has decided to close following a series of threats from far-rightactivists, seven years after it opened.

Christians in Iraq to embark on 80-mile 'peace walk' across the war-torn country in Holy Week
Christians in Iraq will take part in an 80-mile 'peace walk' during Holy Week to urge an end to violence in the countryand around the Middle East.

Southern Baptists launch bid to recruit ethnic minority missionaries
Southern Baptists are launching funding efforts to address a chronic under-representation of ethnic minorities in overseas mission trips.

Egg Wars over Easter - why broken Christian tradition can't be put together again
What's next? Does Christmas Day become just Day? It's a black day for the Pudding. And while we're about it, what on earth is Father doing coming down the chimney?
Attempts to 'rebuild' Syria could do more harm than good, Oxfam warns
The future of war-torn Syria must start with a clear political solution and protection for refugees and detainees, humanitarian charity Oxfam has warned.

'I loved drugs more than life itself': How Jesus transformed this former addict's life
A former drug addict whose life had spiralled destructively out of control has shared how he found salvation, hope and reconciliation through meeting Jesus.

'Survivor' season 34 spoilers, latest news: J.T. breaks silence on eviction
CBS' long-standing competitive reality TV series "Survivor" is already in its 34th season. Despite its many seasons, fans have not grown tired of its drama, mainly because new spectacles arise every season. Recently, castaway J.T. Thomas' unwise decision was enough to surprise even the longtime viewers of the show.

Why did Jesus say: 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'
Jesus, the son of God, who has led a life in perfect union with God the Father, is abandoned by him at his most desperate moment.

Terrorism suspected as at least ten are killed in Russian metro explosions
At least 10 people were killed today in explosions in two train carriages at metro stations in St. Petersburg, Russian authorities have said.

'I've seen the promised land': The last, legendary words of Martin Luther King
On this day in 1968, Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered an legendary address, known today as 'I've been to the mountaintop'. The following day, the Baptist minister and iconic activist was assassinated.

Sinners R Us? We do it God's way? Help this clergyman find a new slogan for the Church of England
Rev Richard Coles, the witty Church of England clergyman who is a former member of the Communards pop group as well as a BBC broadcaster, has shared on Facebook that he's been asked to think up a corporate slogan for the Church.

Words of Jesus to be emblazoned on London buses this Easter in new evangelical campaign
The words of Jesus will be emblazoned on London buses this Easter, in an evangelical campaign aimed at winning hearts and minds and raising 'hope' among people in the capital.

Ghost in the Shell imagines a new kind of life after death
Can a robot have a soul? Would you replace your failing eyes with HD, night vision-enabled machines? Would you still be you if you did? These don't seem like particularly important questions now, but in the world of Scarlett Johansson's new anime-remake Ghost in the Shell, they're absolutely vital.

How can I be sure that someone needs deliverance ministry?
One symptom is an attraction and repulsion towards Jesus, holy places, holy things, holy people. People want help but something is trying to prevent them from getting it. They will often be unable to pray through the Lord's Prayer, especially the words 'deliver us from evil'. There are other signs as well.

Crisis for Church of England as older female churchgoers pass away
The Church of England is facing a demographic time bomb as a generation of 70,000 active laywomen is passing away, according to new research.

Florida college reinstates student who clashed with Muslim prof over Crucifixion of Jesus
A Florida college has reinstated a student that it previously suspended for disagreeing with a Muslim professor about the crucifixion of Jesus.