17,000 sign petition in support of sacked pro-life teacher Sarah Morse
“If a teacher can lose their job simply for answering a pupil's question according to their conscience, then every teacher of faith receives the same message: Hide your beliefs - or risk losing your career," says SPUC, which is supporting the teacher.
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Reintroducing rejected assisted suicide bill is a 'democratic outrage'
There have been at least 10 attempts to legalise assisted suicide since 2000.
Independent review finds Church of England safeguarding response re-traumatised abuse survivor
An independent review has concluded that the Church of England repeatedly failed a survivor of alleged sexual and spiritual abuse by clergy, finding that both its initial response to her disclosures in 2001 and a later national safeguarding investigation left her "further traumatised".
Calls for diversity of opinion to be respected after Ann Widdecombe's death
Peers called for greater tolerance and respect for differing opinions during tributes to Ann Widdecombe in the House of Lords this week.
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Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".
How a partnership between African churches is helping communities see again
For millions of adults in low-income and rural areas, poor vision affects everything from earning a living to reading Scripture. Christian Today spoke with Rev Irene Akuku and Julius Mujuni about why churches have become key partners in expanding access to vision care in Uganda.
Christian group casts doubt on Ofcom's online porn age checks
CARE did the unenviable task of spending a week checking pornographic websites.
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Church of England Synod rejects motion affirming same-sex relationships
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Amnesty International UK expresses 'regret' over report that branded Christian groups 'anti-rights'
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Church of England passes motion on Palestinian Christians despite warnings from Chief Rabbi
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Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
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The bishops held the line at Synod - but for how much longer?
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Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
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French evangelicals express ‘deep sadness’ after parliament approves assisted suicide law
France’s leading evangelical body has expressed “deep sadness” after the country’s parliament approved legislation legalising assisted suicide.
Evangelicals raise concern about detention of families and children under EU's stricter asylum rules
National security and compassion are not “competing values”, the EEA argued.
Court orders Saeed Abedini to return 5-year-old daughter to mother in Turkey
A federal court in Virginia has ordered Saeed Abedini, who garnered headlines in the 2010s when he was imprisoned for his faith in Iran, to return his 5-year-old daughter to her mother in Turkey.
Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela
Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.
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Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning
Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.
How a partnership between African churches is helping communities see again
For millions of adults in low-income and rural areas, poor vision affects everything from earning a living to reading Scripture. Christian Today spoke with Rev Irene Akuku and Julius Mujuni about why churches have become key partners in expanding access to vision care in Uganda.
17,000 sign petition in support of sacked pro-life teacher Sarah Morse
“If a teacher can lose their job simply for answering a pupil's question according to their conscience, then every teacher of faith receives the same message: Hide your beliefs - or risk losing your career," says SPUC, which is supporting the teacher.
Conversion therapy ban would privilege 'one contested therapeutic philosophy'
A ban could mean those who want help, would struggle to find it.
France votes to legalise assisted suicide
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.
New school trans guidance receives mixed response from Christians
New guidance said primary schools should only very rarely support the social transitioning of their students.
Historic Viking cross restored to public view on Isle of Man
The 1,000-year-old cross was only discovered in 1847.
Hospital chaplains could fall foul of NI's abortion buffer zone laws
Pastor Clive Johnston was convicted in May of breaching buffer zone laws after conducting an open-air service near a hospital where abortions are performed.
Christian nurse who won trans case calls for stronger protections for NHS workers
Minister's private affirmations of support have not translated into support on the ground.
Arrests of children for sexual offences reach record levels
Police figures have shown that children are being arrested in record numbers for sexual offences.
Benefits system amounts to 'state-sponsored fatherlessness'
Moving in with the father of her child could cost a mother thousands in benefits.
The bishops held the line at Synod - but for how much longer?
It took the 14 bishops who voted against Helen King's motion some courage to do so but it could all change when a new Synod is elected this autumn.
Churches and clergy among targets in anti-Christian incidents across Europe
Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent.
Over half of Brits believe diversity is undermining national identity
Some 42 per cent of Brits believe Muslims are incapable of integration and a third support remigration.
Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.