Ruth Gledhill

Shocking surge in hate crimes against British Jews
Shocking surge in hate crimes against British Jews

Antisemitic hate crime has surged 44 per cent since 2014, making 2016 the worst year on record, according to figures obtained from all UK police forces by Campaign Against Antisemitism.

It it \'extremism\' to believe in climate change? 4 in 10 people say it is
It it 'extremism' to believe in climate change? 4 in 10 people say it is

New polling shows that calling views extremist is extremely unhelpful and talking about extremism is a recipe for chaos.

How a Christian charity is reaching out to thousands in desperate need in Mosul
How a Christian charity is reaching out to thousands in desperate need in Mosul

The military campaign may be over but thousands still need help. Tearfund is asking for prayers and other support

Brexit \'must not happen\' says former prime minister and committed Christian Tony Blair
Brexit 'must not happen' says former prime minister and committed Christian Tony Blair

Blair, a committed Christian who since leaving office has advocated for faith around the world, says in an interview with Sky News to be broadcast tomorrow that it is has insisted it is 'absolutely necessary' that Brexit does not happen.

Prominent Christian human rights activist released from jail in China but fears grow for imprisoned pastor
Prominent Christian human rights activist released from jail in China but fears grow for imprisoned pastor

A prominent Christian human rights activist in China has been released from jail after serving his four-year sentence for 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'. His release comes as fears grow for the life of Christian pastor Zhang Shaojie who remains in prison.

New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him
New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him

A doctor from the United States is to fly to the UK this weekend to assess the critically-ill baby Charlie Gard on Monday. Dr Michio Hirano was named in the High Court in London for the first time this morning.

Christian churches face summer activity shutdown in Egypt after new terror threat

Dr Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Churches of Egypt, told World Watch Monitor: 'I asked all our churches and conference centres to cancel their trips and events for the next three weeks. There is news they could be targeted by radicals.' Services will continue, however.

Leading evangelical condemns CofE General Synod: \'God\'s word was mocked openly\'
Leading evangelical condemns CofE General Synod: 'God's word was mocked openly'

A leading evangelical is the latest to speak out in condemnation of the Church of England's latest move towards affirming LGBT equality.

Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said \'yes\' but now he says \'no\'
Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'

Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.

No \'ladies and gentlemen\' on the Tube any more? Gender pronouns must not disappear, says Christian group
No 'ladies and gentlemen' on the Tube any more? Gender pronouns must not disappear, says Christian group

'Imagine going to a zoo and being told that none of the residents are given names, but instead all will be called by the generic term "animal". What a dull and dangerous zoo.'

Charlie Gard parents given new hope as judge hints at possible change of mind
Charlie Gard parents given new hope as judge hints at possible change of mind

The judge in the Charlie Gard case has told the High Court this morning that he is open to a change of mind – but only if there is good evidence to support it.

The Church of England is in \'grave spiritual danger\', warns Archbishop
The Church of England is in 'grave spiritual danger', warns Archbishop

The leader of the Anglican church in Nigeria has slammed the General Synod of the Church of England for 'false teaching' and is warning that it is in 'grave spiritual danger'.

Missionary\'s wife appeals for news of her husband, taken hostage in Africa
Missionary's wife appeals for news of her husband, taken hostage in Africa

The wife of kidnapped American missionary Jeff Woodke, missing in Africa, is appealing for the hostage takers to telephone her and to let her husband go.

Heartbreaking letter by Christian convert in prison in Iran reveals his hunger strike torment
Heartbreaking letter by Christian convert in prison in Iran reveals his hunger strike torment

Amin Afshar-Naderi has decided to embrace the 'slow death and suffering' of hunger strike after constant insults to his religion – asks his jailers why they hate him 'so much'.

Christian woman raised in Iran is to become a Bishop in the Church of England
Christian woman raised in Iran is to become a Bishop in the Church of England

Canon Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani went to school in Iran in an entirely Muslim environment, but was raised in a Christian family heavily involved in the church

Justin Bieber channels Hillsong: \'The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God!\'
Justin Bieber channels Hillsong: 'The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God!'

The devout Christian pop star, who has been visiting, praying and worshipping with other young Christians at Hillsong in Australia, posted on Instagram: 'Let the devil know NOT TODAY! The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God! His name is JESUS!! Why worry when you can worship.'