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Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations
Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations

Two-thirds of churchgoers have been spiritually abused, according to research on behalf of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).

How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery
How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery

An ancient fragment could reveal secrets as to how the books of the Bible came together.

Scottish Episcopal Church clergy rebel after 'divisive' appointment of bishop to conservative diocese
Scottish Episcopal Church clergy rebel after 'divisive' appointment of bishop to conservative diocese

A major row is erupting in the Scottish Anglican Church with half the paid clergy in one region rebelling over the appointment of their new bishop.

Susie Leafe quits as director of conservative grouping Reform
Susie Leafe quits as director of conservative grouping Reform

Susie Leafe, a prominent evangelical within the Church of England, has quit her role as director of the conservative campaign group Reform.

Jill Saward anniversary: Widower speaks of horror at John Worboys' release
Jill Saward anniversary: Widower speaks of horror at John Worboys' release

The widower of sexual assault campaigner Jill Saward has spoken of his horror that victims of serial rapist John Worboys were not told of his imminent release.

Donald Trump did not want to be president: Why many evangelicals will like that
Donald Trump did not want to be president: Why many evangelicals will like that

The motif of a reluctant leader, who does not want power but is individually chosen by God for a specific role, is one familiar to evangelicals.

Christian charities blast Windsor council leader's 'social cleansing' of homeless before royal wedding
Christian charities blast Windsor council leader's 'social cleansing' of homeless before royal wedding

Homeless charities are joining wholesale condemnation of the leader of Windsor council who called for the town's rough sleepers to be dealt with by police ahead of the royal wedding in May.

Methodist Church offers £48,000 salary of 'inclusion advisor' in pivotal year for same-sex marriage
Methodist Church offers £48,000 salary of 'inclusion advisor' in pivotal year for same-sex marriage

The Methodist Church is offering a £48,000 salary for an 'equality, diversity and inclusion advisor' to move the denomination 'towards its goal of being truly inclusive'.

Steve Chalke:  Literal readings of Genesis fuel erosion of confidence in Bible
Steve Chalke: Literal readings of Genesis fuel erosion of confidence in Bible

Conservative evangelical readings of the Genesis creation story have fuelled the erosion of confidence in the Bible, a prominent Baptist pastor is claiming.

Priest wins €500,000 on EuroMillions and vows to 'share his luck around'
Priest wins €500,000 on EuroMillions and vows to 'share his luck around'

A US priest won €500,000 in a special Christmas draw after a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a ticket.

'Choose Life, Drop the Knife': London church in mission to end knife crime
'Choose Life, Drop the Knife': London church in mission to end knife crime

A parish church in north London is leading a fight against knife crime after four young men were stabbed to death on New Year's Eve in one of the worst ever days for knife crime in London.

Hurricane Harvey churches awarded taxpayers' money in major policy change
Hurricane Harvey churches awarded taxpayers' money in major policy change

Churches providing aid after a disaster will be eligible for US taxpayers' money in a major reversal of policy and an apparent win for conservative churches.

'A Vicar's Life': 4 CofE clergy to star in BBC documentary
'A Vicar's Life': 4 CofE clergy to star in BBC documentary

A fly-on-the-wall documentary will follow four clergy in a six-part series looking behind the scenes at life in a rural parish.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Light of compassion overcame horrors of 2017
Archbishop of Canterbury: Light of compassion overcame horrors of 2017

The Archbishop of Canterbury reflected on a year filled with 'horror and devastation caused by terrorism' in his New Year's Day message this afternoon.

Theresa May: UK should be proud of Christian heritage and religious freedom

The UK should be proud of its Christian heritage, Theresa May has said in her Christmas message, calling for increased religious freedom around the world.

Atheism is down to a genetic mutation, claims academic study
Atheism is down to a genetic mutation, claims academic study

Religious people are less likely to be autistic, schizophrenic or left-handed than atheists, an academic study is claiming, as it says faith is passed on genetically.