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  A two-word argument against 'transgender liturgy'

  David Baker | Tue 8 Jan 2019 9:49 GMT

  After all, shouldn't churches welcome transgender people? Didn't Jesus come for everyone – especially those often marginalised or discriminated against?

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  Ukraine Orthodox Church marks first Christmas free of Russian 'fetters'

  Reuters | Tue 8 Jan 2019 9:40 GMT

  Hundreds of Ukrainians queued in the snow after the lavish two-hour liturgy at Kiev's St Sophia Cathedral.

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  Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty

  Mark Woods | Mon 7 Jan 2019 16:03 GMT

  Those officials see very clearly that if believers are allowed to proclaim the lordship of Christ, their ultimate loyalty cannot be to the state.

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  NHS faces huge challenges to boost 'unacceptable' mental health provision for young people

  Staff writer | Mon 7 Jan 2019 15:15 GMT

  The Government faces huge challenges in delivering on its promise to ensure more young people have access to mental health services, The Children's Society has warned.

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  In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 7 Jan 2019 14:56 GMT

  'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'

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  Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 7 Jan 2019 14:07 GMT

  Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.

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  'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 7 Jan 2019 11:41 GMT

  Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.

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  Cardinal's trial puts French Church in glare of Catholic abuse scandal

  Reuters | Mon 7 Jan 2019 10:56 GMT

  Cardinal Philippe Barbarin is the highest-profile cleric to be caught up in the paedophile scandal inside the Catholic Church in France.

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  How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 7 Jan 2019 9:14 GMT

  Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.

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  New £2.7 million fund to prevent parental conflict

  Staff writer | Sun 6 Jan 2019 15:22 GMT

  The money will be used to fund projects aimed at addressing the source of the conflict between parents, including debt problems, divorce and mental health issues.

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  Bishop says English Channel migrants should be treated with dignity

  Staff writer | Sat 5 Jan 2019 15:46 GMT

  Bishop Paul McAleenan said the rhetoric surrounding migrants in recent weeks had been dehumanising.

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  A couple wins £115 million on EuroMillions: but what does the Bible say about money?

  Mark Woods | Fri 4 Jan 2019 16:07 GMT

  What they have left, however, will surely be life-changing – and not necessarily in a good way.