Maria Mackay

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• Jun 4, 2008

  Church of England Shelves Debate on Evangelizing Muslims

  A controversial debate by the Church of England’s General Synod over whether it should seek to convert Muslims has been postponed to 2009.

• May 27, 2008

  Group Concerned Over Media's Portrayal of Christians

  The Christian Broadcasting Council has voiced concern over the media’s portrayal of Christians and pro-life campaigners following recent coverage of their views on the Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill.

• May 26, 2008

  Jim Wallis: Faith Succeeding Where Politics Has Failed

  In an era of broken politics and bad religion, faith is making a serious comeback as a force for social change, says Christian author and speaker Jim Wallis.

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  Apr 4, 2008

  Blair: Religion Must be Saved from Extremism

  In his first major speech on religion, Tony Blair said Thursday night that religion must be rescued from extremism and irrelevance and used as a force for good at a time of global turmoil.

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  Mar 7, 2008

  Evangelicals Challenged to Present Christ Credibly

  'Far from evangelicals being an embarrassment, we should think of ourselves as integral to God’s great news for our community, and tell ourselves again with a certain humility and confidence that we have a vital role to play as active Christians and active citizens in the public square.'

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  Feb 29, 2008

  Kenya Tragedy a Warning to Churches, Says World Reformed Head

  The last few months of violence and bloodshed in Kenya should serve as a warning to churches around the world to be prophetic leaders in their communities, the president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) told Christian leaders earlier this week.

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  Feb 19, 2008

  Kobia to Step Down as World Church Body Head

  The general secretary of the World Council of Churches, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, has announced he will not seek another term as head of the 349-member ecumenical body.

• Feb 12, 2008

  Anglican Head Clarifies Sharia Remarks, Addresses Lambeth Conflict

  The Church of England General Synod opened in central London Monday with a wide-ranging address from the Archbishop of Canterbury on his recent Sharia law comments and the forthcoming Lambeth Conference.

• Feb 10, 2008

  Archbishop's Sharia Remarks Open Important Debate, Says Group

  The Christian Muslim Forum has said that comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury on accommodating aspects of Sharia and religious conscience within Britain’s secular legal system have opened up an important but complex debate.

• Feb 8, 2008

  Top Anglican's Sharia Comments Draw Heavy Criticism

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, faced heavy criticism after stating that the introduction of some aspects of Sharia law in Britain was 'unavoidable.'