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02 September 2010 - web link

Stephen Hawking: God did not create Universe
There is no place for God in theories on the creation of the Universe, Professor Stephen Hawking has said. BBC. 2 September 2010.

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02 September 2010 - web link

Anglican Communion Evangelism and Church Growth Initiative Newsletter
The third edition of the Evangelism and Church Growth Initiative newsletter includes an article from the Archbishop of Canterbury about a 'mixed economy' church as well as articles from: Kenya about Cathedral worship; Canada about using research for church growth; South West Tanzania about holistic mission; Ireland about transforming clergy training; Zambia about growing youth ministry. It also includes the regular features of a Book Review, Prayer Board and how to get involved. Anglican Communion website. 2 September 2010

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01 September 2010 - web link

How the faithful went their own way
Olivier Roy, the outstanding scholar of contemporary religions, has written a book of startling clarity and wisdom. Illuminating trends, issues and movements that had before appeared bizarre or simply antipathetic, he provides us with tools for the comprehension of matters as diverse as coverage of the war on terror to the common individual confusion over ones own beliefs and scepticisms. Review of 'Holy Ignorance: When Religion and Culture Part Ways' by John Lloyd in the Financial Times. 29 August 2010.

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01 September 2010 - web link

How should churches respond to the Big Society - Rowan Williams
The Text of the Archbishop of Canterbury's remarks on the Big Society in July. Archbishop of Canterbury's website.

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01 September 2010 - web link

Tony Blair's book: God, public services and being a liberal
Preview of the contents of Tony Blair's memoir A Journey, in which he describes meetings with Ian Paisley. Guardian 1 September. 2010.

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01 September 2010 - web link

Britain a 'selfish and hedonistic wasteland', says Archbishop's adviser
A leading Catholic has claimed Britain has become a "selfish and hedonistic wasteland" which is less tolerant of his religion than countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and China, according to reports. Nick Collins. Daily Telegraph. 1 September. 2010.

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01 September 2010 - web link

Seven days in Entebbe - A reflection on the All Africa Bishops Conference
I flew into Entebbe on Monday morning without map or compass; this was only the second gathering of bishops from across the continent of Africa. Jan Butter, Anglican Communion Office Director of Communications reflects on the CAPA Conference for African Bishops. ACNS 29 August 2010.

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01 September 2010 - web link

Kidnapped Christian relief worker freed in Sudan after 105 days
An aid worker for Christian relief organisation Samaritan's Purse was released on Monday after being held hostage for 105 days in Sudan. Aaron J Leichmann. Christian Today. 31 August 2010

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