Quakers respond to police raid with worship meeting outside Scotland Yard
Quaker activists will protest against a raid on their Meeting House by the police
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Why I pray outside abortion clinics
Three pro-life campaigners tell us why they continue to hold vigils outside abortion clinics this Lent for 40 Days for Life in the UK, despite pressure from the British government, harassment, and misunderstanding.
US warns UK over free speech, citing pro-lifer's prosecution
The US state department has issued a statement saying it is "concerned about freedom of expression in the United Kingdom" and that it is "monitoring" the case of a pro-life woman prosecuted for holding a sign offering help within an abortion clinic "buffer zone".
'Unprecedented' research into faith attitudes to be revealed
New research into worldwide faith attitudes will become available on 30 April.
Nigeria: 11 killed in night attack by militants
11 people were killed in yet another massacre in Nigeria
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Can ordinary Christians learn from the Amish?
From questioning the use of technology to taking the Bible very seriously, we can learn more than quilt-making and horse-and-buggy riding from these quirky American communities.
Half of students think the Bible is relevant today
Is the glass half empty, or is it half full?
NI conversion therapy proposal will criminalise innocent behaviour
A proposal to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland has been labelled "jellyfish legislation".
Lancashire called to pray for partners in crisis-hit South Sudan
The Diocese of Blackburn has forged strong ties with its South Sudanese counterpart in Liwolo.
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Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke
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KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy
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Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education
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A mother’s love: a reflection of God’s heart
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Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
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The medieval origins of Mothering Sunday
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President Trump's Arctic love affair
Surely an ally should not be presented with a take it or leave it poke in the eye?
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.
Christians respond after devastating Myanmar earthquake
Christian humanitarian organisations are mobilising quickly to provide relief following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday.
Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament
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Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case
The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.
Quakers condemn unprecedented police raid on meeting house
The Quakers have condemned the actions of the Metropolitan Police who raided the Quaker’s Westminster Meeting House on Thursday last week and arrested six young women.
Christian challenge VAT on private schools: 'There are no winners with this legislation'
Seven families have challenged the new VAT on school fees, claiming it discriminates against Christians and children with special educational needs (SEN).
KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy
KFC's controversial gravy baptism was at least done via total immersion
School facing backlash over Easter cancelation says it will celebrate, just not at church
A primary school in the United Kingdom that faced criticism for cancelling its traditional Easter bonnet parade and church service, has announced plans to continue celebrating Easter but not at a local church in order to ensure “inclusivity.”
'It’s a hiatus, not the end': Carl Beech steps back from ministry leadership amid Parkinson's disease and diabetes
UK evangelist Carl Beech has publicly announced he is stepping down from his role as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and Edge Ministries to focus on other projects and his health battles with Parkinson’s Disease and diabetes.
A mother’s love: a reflection of God’s heart
Mother’s Day is upon us and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, maybe this article found you right on time.
Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'
A former MP calls the assisted suicide bill "unsafe" "biased" and "rushed".
Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke
An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly removed from his bank account following a court order.
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe
A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain’s religious identity is undergoing a transformation
Christians challenge council's proposed ban on open-air preaching
Christians are attempting to block an injunction that could effectively ban evangelism.
Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law
A retired pastor who held a service in an abortion buffer zone is challenging the prosecution and the law itself