David Goodwin
Study reveals key role of faith-based organisations in treating substance use
Religious groups have long played a role in reaching out to those in need, and according to a new study from the University of Kansas (KU) and Georgetown University, their place alongside the most vulnerable shows no signs of diminishing.
New report proves religion far from dead in China
A new research project has delivered an unprecedented range of insights into the religious and spiritual practices of the world's most populous nation.
Gender conversion laws threaten religious freedom in Australia
"There is a danger that NSW parents could lose the legal right to discuss issues of sex and sexuality with their children under new conversion practices legislation."
Tribunal upholds religious liberty in drag queen case
"This is a really good precedent-setting decision for all Christians who want to stand up and speak out against the sexualisation of children."
Faith-based addiction charity launches ambitious expansion programme
A £150,000 grant from Benefact Trust, a UK-based Christian development organisation, is helping fund an ambitious expansion programme by faith-based addiction recovery charity, Street Connect.
Concerns for treatment of believers in Holy Land
Visiting the Stella Maris monastery in Haifa to express his solidarity with Christians, Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, spoke out against the growing trend of religious intolerance.
A life of extraordinary service - and adventure
Former Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron Leader and Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC is celebrating his 102nd birthday this month, marking a life of extraordinary service and demonstrating that age has not slowed him down.
Free Church takes concerns about contentious issues to Scottish government
One of the Free Church's most pressing concerns is a proposed ban on 'conversion practices'.
Millions of suffering children: the ugly truth behind the billion-dollar beauty industry
"Brands must be held accountable," said World Vision.
New Faith Museum puts Britain's spiritual heritage on display
The Faith Museum will open to the public in October, and feature hundreds of objects from institutions and private collections throughout Britain that offer a glimpse into the role that faith has played in the nation's history.
Iranian state security cracks down on Christian converts
A wave of raids by Iranian state security forces has seen over fifty Christian converts arrested, with local advocacy groups saying that the number might be as high as seventy.
Blasphemy claims fan aggression towards Pakistani Christians
Pakistan's Christian community has been left fearing for their safety after three claims of blasphemy within a month saw crowds of Muslim protesters gathering to call for "severe punishments" for blasphemers.
When Sundays stopped being sacred
It might be hard to believe now, in this day of 24/7 convenience shopping, but there used to be days that all the shops were closed.