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  Poll finds young religious Brits are committed to their faith but Christians lack confidence

  Staff writer | Sat 18 May 2024 12:17 BST

  The results point to a "youth revival of faith" but a "crisis of confidence" among Christians, according to the IIFL.

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  Most school leaders do not agree with collective worship law

  Staff writer | Sat 18 May 2024 12:06 BST

  A new poll has found that most school leaders oppose the legal requirement to hold collective worship in schools in England.

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  Christians who sounded alarm over inappropriate sex ed 'vindicated' by government changes

  Staff writer | Sat 18 May 2024 11:08 BST

  Government plans to ban extreme sex education and gender identity lessons from primary schools have been welcomed by Christians who have spent years fighting for change.

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  Pro-life rally outside Parliament urges MPs to reject abortion up to birth

  Staff writer | Wed 15 May 2024 9:01 BST

  Hundreds of people are expected to join a pro-life rally outside Parliament as MPs debate the Criminal Justice Bill and radical amendments that propose decriminalising abortion, even up to birth.

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  MPs propose law change that would make sex-selective abortion legal in England and Wales

  Right to Life UK | Wed 15 May 2024 7:58 BST

  The campaign group against sex-selective abortion, Stop Gendercide, has raised concerns that pro-abortion amendments to a Government Bill would make sex-selective abortions legal in England and Wales.

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  Lib Dems accused of deselecting candidate for Christian faith

  Staff writer | Mon 13 May 2024 8:38 BST

  The Liberal Democrat party has been reported to the equalities watchdog over accusations that Christian members are being treated unfairly.

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  BBC affirms importance of religious broadcasting in the digital age

  Duncan Williams | Wed 8 May 2024 11:38 BST

  After commemorating 100 years of religious broadcasting, the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to continue faith programming on both television and radio, emphasising the enduring relevance of religious content in today's media landscape.

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  Ayaan Hirsi Ali feels 'regret' for mocking Christianity

  Victoria Pearson | Tue 7 May 2024 8:01 BST

  Richard Dawkins meanwhile said he considers himself "Team Christianity".

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  Catholic bishops in England, Wales issue pastoral statement against transgender interventions

  Jon Brown | Fri 3 May 2024 9:37 BST

  Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales released guidance last week urging against medical and social transitioning for trans-identified children.

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  Pastor's daughter to proceed with legal action against Hillsong

  Staff writer | Thu 2 May 2024 10:25 BST

  A former student of Hillsong College is to proceed with legal action against Hillsong Church following the collapse of talks to reach a settlement.

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  Christian teacher banned over stance on pronouns seeks judicial review

  Staff writer | Thu 2 May 2024 10:03 BST

  A Christian maths teacher who was banned indefinitely from the profession after refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns is seeking a judicial review.

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  Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches

  Staff writer | Thu 2 May 2024 8:58 BST

  The Church of England and Catholic Church have issued a joint statement lamenting the ongoing conflict in Sudan and calling for action from the international community to restore peace.