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Christian arrested for praying outside abortion clinic criticises Archbishop over buffer zone support
Christian arrested for praying outside abortion clinic criticises Archbishop over buffer zone support

A Christian man who faced charges for praying outside an abortion clinic has criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury over his position on buffer zones.

Despite culture wars, most Americans support religious freedom
Despite culture wars, most Americans support religious freedom

This included religious freedom in the workplace, with support being the strongest among young people.

Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching
Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching

Christians in Australia have voiced concerns about proposed changes to the law in the state of Victoria to outlaw "conversion practices" that could include prayer, pastoral care and religious teaching against sexual activity outside marriage.

Dozens of MPs sign pledge to protect the unborn
Dozens of MPs sign pledge to protect the unborn

A pledge to protect unborn babies and end pregnancy discrimination has been signed by 80 MPs.

Counsellors defend right to receive professional help for unwanted same-sex attraction
Counsellors defend right to receive professional help for unwanted same-sex attraction

The International Federation for Therapeutic Counselling Choice (IFTCC) said that a "deceitful" political campaign was being waged across mental health bodies to label support for unwanted same sex attraction as "conversion therapy".

After elections, Hong Kong government 'mustn't squander this historic opportunity' to end paralysis

Lord Alton is urging the Hong Kong government to listen to the people after a historic turn out in local elections that saw a landslide victory for pro-democracy parties.

Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary
Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary

A celebration at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday caps a year of special events to mark its 100th anniversary.

Research sheds light on why some people don't like evangelicals
Research sheds light on why some people don't like evangelicals

New research by the Barna Group offers fresh insights into why some people are turned off by evangelicals.

Chick-fil-A 'have not bowed down to anyone's demands', says Franklin Graham
Chick-fil-A 'have not bowed down to anyone's demands', says Franklin Graham

Evangelist Franklin Graham says he has been assured by Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy that the fast food chain "remains committed to Christian values".

Lib Dem and Labour party manifestos draw concern over 'extreme' abortion and transgender proposals
Lib Dem and Labour party manifestos draw concern over 'extreme' abortion and transgender proposals

Both parties have promised sweeping changes to the law, including the introduction of gender self-identification, removing the requirement for a medical diagnosis.

Christians welcome repatriation of British children from Syria

The Foreign Secretary said that some orphaned British children caught up in the conflict in Syria were to be brought back to the UK.

'I See You': Striking handmade petition brings message of support to persecuted Christian women
'I See You': Striking handmade petition brings message of support to persecuted Christian women

A stunning handmade petition in support of Christian women being persecuted for their faith has gone on display in Westminster Abbey.

Churches Together in England rejects gay President nomination
Churches Together in England rejects gay President nomination

A presidential seat in Churches Together in England (CTE) is being left as an 'empty chair' after a gay leader in the Quaker movement was nominated to the post.

School at centre of row over collective worship reaches agreement with parents
School at centre of row over collective worship reaches agreement with parents

The primary school at the centre of a row over collective worship has reached an out-of-court agreement with two parents who had been seeking a judicial review.

Archbishops plead for a rejection of prejudice and hatred in General Election video
Archbishops plead for a rejection of prejudice and hatred in General Election video

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are pleading with members of the public and those standing for election next month to "reject the language of prejudice" and "not to stoke stigma or hatred towards people" on the grounds of their religion, culture, origin, identity or beliefs.

Christian Institute threatens legal action over Northern Ireland gay marriage law changes
Christian Institute threatens legal action over Northern Ireland gay marriage law changes

The Christian Institute is threatening to take legal action against the UK Government over changes to the law on gay marriage in Northern Ireland.