Felix Ngole

Christian social worker returns to Court of Appeal in dispute over withdrawn job offer

A Christian social worker who lost out on a job after his prospective employer found reports of his views on marriage and sexuality online has returned to the Court of Appeal.

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New pilgrimage route follows in the footsteps of the Manx Bible translators

A new pilgrimage route has been launched on the Isle of Man, following in the footsteps of the men who translated the Bible into Manx.

Manx Translators Trail

Religious freedom in Morocco is ‘substantively limited’, report warns

A new report has questioned Morocco’s claims to religious tolerance, arguing that laws relating to Ramadan observance, burial and conversion continue to limit freedom of religion despite constitutional protections.

Morocco

Cost of living crisis is ‘busting family budgets and increasing social isolation for children’ - report

Rising living costs are forcing many UK parents to reduce activities for their children and, in some cases, use child benefits to cover household essentials, according to new research from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG).

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More than one in four US Protestant churchgoers believe some biblical truths become outdated

US Protestant churchgoers who hold evangelical beliefs are more likely than their non-evangelical counterparts to express confidence in the Bible and its continuing authority, according to new research from Lifeway Research.

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Morocco
Religious freedom in Morocco is ‘substantively limited’, report warns

A new report has questioned Morocco’s claims to religious tolerance, arguing that laws relating to Ramadan observance, burial and conversion continue to limit freedom of religion despite constitutional protections.

St. Sebastian Church, Sri Lanka
Cautious welcome as 15 men sentenced over Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings

Christian groups welcomed the convictions but say questions remain about who was involved.

The French village of Saint Emilion, France
Catholicism in France has 'collapsed'

A new report on Catholicism in France comes days ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit.

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Australians report regular feelings of awe and gratitude in spirituality survey

Previous surveys have indicated a mismatch between churches and believers on care for the environment.

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Manx Translators Trail
New pilgrimage route follows in the footsteps of the Manx Bible translators

A new pilgrimage route has been launched on the Isle of Man, following in the footsteps of the men who translated the Bible into Manx.

Bible faith young people
Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious

Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to describe themselves as “religious,” even as many also engage in practices at odds with Christian teaching, according to a new survey. 

Felix Ngole
Christian social worker returns to Court of Appeal in dispute over withdrawn job offer

A Christian social worker who lost out on a job after his prospective employer found reports of his views on marriage and sexuality online has returned to the Court of Appeal.

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Australia's anti-therapy laws harm the most vulnerable - Britain should not copy them

As a former gay activist, I can assure you that the content of the draft bill to ban so-called conversion therapy demonstrates categorically that the UK Government has only listened to one side of the story.

Sandie Peggie, Jennifer Melle and Darlington nurses, Bethany Hutchison and Lisa Lockey outside of parliament.
Christian nurse Jennifer Melle supports Sandie Peggie in latest tribunal

Jennifer Melle was vindicated in her own case and is now supporting Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie.

Eddie Lyle
Open Doors UK and Ireland announces death of former CEO

Eddie Lyle joined Open Doors in 2005.

teenagers, young people, youth
Third of young people now turning to AI for friendship, research finds

Although teenagers want real-world connections, they are increasingly turning to AI companions.

Pastor John Cao
Trump urged to raise case of persecuted pastor with Xi

Pastor John Cao has been released from prison, but is barred from leaving China.

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Study suggests strong correlation between gender transitioning and psychiatric treatment

Are psychological problems the cause or result of transitioning?

Micah Fiechter, founder and CEO of Music Bible
From Genesis to Revelation: The ambitious AI project turning the Bible into music

Micah Fiechter is the founder of the Music Bible, a project that has used AI to convert the entire Bible into music form across a range of genres. Christian Today spoke to Micah to find out more about what inspired him to start the project and the impact he hopes it will have.

Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway.
Bishop of Lincoln resigns after suspension over safeguarding complaint

The Rt Rev Stephen Conway will step down as Bishop of Lincoln on 1 October, seven months after being suspended from ministry.

Andrew Rumsey
What links Tommy Robinson, Andrew Tate and the CofE’s newest diocesan bishop?

It’s not every Church of England bishop that can claim connections to both Tommy Robinson and Andrew Tate. But Andrew Rumsey is an exception.

Sudan
Christians call for more action to promote peace in Sudan

Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.

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What autumn teaches us about the way of the cross

Hidden within this changing season is a truth that echoes something Jesus once said about His own death and about the life to which He calls those who follow Him.

Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future

It marks a significant change for an institution whose history has been closely intertwined with theological education for centuries.

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Teenagers in Britain come bottom of survey for life satisfaction

Wealth, more than gender, affects teenage life satisfaction.

Pakistan
Concerns for Pakistani teenage boy allegedly forced into Islam

Forced conversion is a problem in Pakistan.

David Campanale
Lib Dems to investigate treatment of the faithful as Campanale case rumbles on

The Liberal Democrats have begun a review into how it treats people of faith within the party.