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More than 9 in 10 British kids don't go to church: Here's how Scripture Union is helping change that
Christian charity Scripture Union England & Wales laid down a call to churches to increase their outreach work with children and young people, as part of The 95 Campaign.
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Israeli Christian charged with killing daughter over relationship with Muslim
An Israeli Christian has been charged with the murdering his daughter after she refused to end her relationship with a Muslim and said she was converting to Islam.
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3 Biblical reasons why Pope Francis is right to preach it to the moaners: 'Stop whining'
Pope Francis has put up a sign on his apartment door in Rome telling complainers it is time to stop whining. Here's why this makes us love this Pope even more
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Parents furious that Charlie Gard's guardian heads charity that backs assisted dying
Charlie Gard's parents are reported to be angry that the lawyer appointed to speak on behalf of the terminally-ill baby in court heads a charity that backs assisted dying.
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Christian campaigners protest as assisted dying law is tested in court again
Nikki Kenward, left paralysed in 1990 says that if she had had the choice to die during her five months in hospital, she would have chosen death. But 'her spirit fought to live' and she now campaigns against any liberalisation of the law.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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The little known story of England's first evangelical Queen
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Extraordinary events save a priest's life after random stabbing
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Calls for Archbishop of York's resignation over CofE safeguarding failures
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