Priest 'shaken' after fake funeral with paid actors, horse-drawn hearse
'I was quite shaken afterwards. I felt very disturbed by it," he said.
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Christian freedoms threatened by 'broad' extremism definition
A new definition of extremism may lead to a "clampdown" on Christian beliefs, The Christian Institute has warned.
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Are we seeing a resurgence of belief in God?
Despite declining church attendance, Premier Christian Radio's Justin Brierley senses that belief in God is on the rise.
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Christian charity to address 'critical shortage' of theological resources worldwide
An evangelical charity is to donate over 10,000 books to plug the gap in theological resources worldwide.
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Case dropped against street preachers who refused to stop preaching
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped a case against two street preachers who were arrested after refusing to stop preaching on Glastonbury High Street.
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Doctors raise concerns about assisted suicide proposals in Scotland
Concerns have been raised as the Scottish Parliament prepares to consider legislation to change the law that has been brought forward by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur.
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Report recommends £1bn fund to right Church of England's past wrongs on slavery
A new report has recommended that the Church of England create a £1bn fund in response to its historic links to the transatlantic slave trade.
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Rolls-Royce one of UK's most faith-friendly workplaces
Rolls-Royce scored top points in the first UK edition of the corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Index and Monitor alongside management consulting firm Baringa Partners LLP.
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Pro-life students at Manchester University left 'terrified' by angry mob
Students who attended the event on 29 February say they were egged and spat on, and met with a barrage of verbal assaults, including rape and death threats, that left them fearing for their safety.
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Scottish Parliament recognises church of John Knox in 900th anniversary year
A motion has been laid in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the prominence of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh as it celebrates 900 years.
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WHO guidance on gender-affirming care for trans adults would be 'premature', says Christian psychologist
A Christian psychologist has called for caution as the World Health Organisation works on new guidelines for transgender healthcare.
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'An epidemic of loss': estimated 10,000 abortions in Ireland
The Republic of Ireland experienced the highest number of abortions since the practice was made legal in the country, with the latest figures suggesting there were over 10,000 abortions in 2023.
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Conversion therapy bill fails to pass
A bill proposing a ban on so-called conversion therapy failed to pass in the House of Commons on Friday after it ran out of time.
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