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Mark Caplin
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Wikipedia 'edit wars': Jesus, George W Bush and other contentious topics
It seems there are some things the human race - or at least Wikipedia contributors - just can't agree on and Jesus, George W Bush and the Prophet Muhammad are just some of them.
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Increase in abortion of disabled babies 'tragic'
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has criticised the "double standard" in post-birth care for the disabled alongside abortions of unborn disabled babies.
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Government condemned after shelving plans on minimum alcohol pricing
Churches say they are deeply disappointed over the Government's U-turn on a minimum unit price for alcohol.
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Christians must have 'confidence' after gay marriage becomes law
Christians have vowed to continue speaking up for the historic definition of marriage after the same-sex marriage Bill was given Royal Assent on Wednesday.
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Call to end 'discrimination' against unborn disabled children
A major new parliamentary report is calling for urgent reform of the Abortion Act to remove the possibility of aborting disabled babies up to birth.
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Northern Ireland: Church leaders 'dismayed' by violence
Church leaders in Northern Ireland have condemned riots in Belfast triggered by the ban of an Orange Order parade on 12 July.
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Trident 'unnecessary' for Britain's defence
Churches are urging the Government to drop Trident, saying it is "unnecessary" for the country's defence and "unaffordable" in the current economic climate.
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Lords approve same-sex marriage Bill
Gay marriage is set to become law after the House of Lords gave its assent in the third reading stage of the Government's Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill.
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Christian financial advisers want cap on interest rates to curb personal debt
The Association of Christian Financial Advisers has called for a cap on interest rates in response to new research showing people who take out payday loans are getting into more debt by using overdrafts to pay them off.
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People with mental health problems at disadvantage in work assessment
The former Archdeacon of Wells is campaigning for a change in the way people with mental health problems are assessed for employment and support allowance.
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Fighting corruption is everyone's responsibility
Tackling corruption is not only the job of business leaders and politicians but also needs individual action, says the Exposed campaign.
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Church can save Big Society
The Church of England and its millions of members can still make the Government's flagging Big Society vision a reality, says a major report out this week.
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Prayers for Syria
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has called for prayers in support of all those affected by the conflict in Syria.
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Remembrance service on 25th anniversary of Piper Alpha disaster
A service is being held in Aberdeen to remember the 167 men who died in the Piper Alpha disaster 25 years ago today.
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Ousting of Morsi must be followed by 'proactive' reconciliation
The path of reconciliation and unity is the only way forward for Egypt after the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, says the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK.
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