Amnesty apologises for report that branded dozens of Christian organisations 'anti-rights'
The report blacklisted over 100 Christian, pro-life and gender-critical organisations.
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Archbishop of Canterbury visits slavery sites in Ghana amid criticism of reparations plans
The Archbishop of Canterbury has prayed "in lament for the Church’s involvement in the slave trade" during a tour of West Africa, but her comments have been criticised.
Young Christians are sharing their faith with confidence and hope, survey suggests
Young Christians across the UK are actively sharing their faith and remain optimistic that others are open to hearing about Jesus, according to new research from the Evangelical Alliance.
Anglicans and Catholics unite in battle over Welsh faith school
The council's decision to remove faith school status has been escribed as "entirely unnecessary" and may have violated the Equality Act.
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Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa
This is the devastating story of how Christian beliefs and symbols were twisted into a violent apocalyptic ideology that brought terror and bloodshed to Uganda and neighbouring countries.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and the appeasement of Islamism
Rees-Mogg is right to argue that we should not have the kind of crippling fear that stops us from acting, but neither should we be blind to what is happening in our culture and society.
Why AI is far from divine
AI may be a valuable tool, but it can never replace the faith, experience and humanity at the heart of Christian life and preaching, writes Peter Crumpler.
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Alarm raised over Christian girls being forced to convert and marry their abductors in Pakistan
Christian girls in Pakistan, including minors, are living with the daily threat of being abducted, forced to convert to Islam and then forced to marry their abductors.
Appeals for return of church confiscated by Iran
The United Nations and World Council of Churches (WCC) have condemned the seizure of a 150-year-old church in Tehran.
Bishops appeal to Saudi Crown Prince over Ethiopian Christians facing execution
Three Church of England bishops have urged Mohammed bin Salman to halt the executions of Ethiopian prisoners convicted of non-lethal drug offences amid allegations of religious persecution and serious failures of due process.
Report shows rise in anti-Christian incidents in France
Most of the incidents involved damage to property.
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Why AI is far from divine
AI may be a valuable tool, but it can never replace the faith, experience and humanity at the heart of Christian life and preaching, writes Peter Crumpler.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and the appeasement of Islamism
Rees-Mogg is right to argue that we should not have the kind of crippling fear that stops us from acting, but neither should we be blind to what is happening in our culture and society.
Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa
This is the devastating story of how Christian beliefs and symbols were twisted into a violent apocalyptic ideology that brought terror and bloodshed to Uganda and neighbouring countries.
Amnesty apologises for report that branded dozens of Christian organisations 'anti-rights'
The report blacklisted over 100 Christian, pro-life and gender-critical organisations.
Irish government faces criticism over abortion leave proposal
The Irish government is putting forward confused and contradictory messages with its plan for paid leave following an abortion, says the Life Institute.
Vietnam accused of demonising religious minorities following arrests
Vietnam continues to raise the spectre of a defunct militant group.
How kind has Islam been to Christians?
Recently, a handful of popular podcasters have claimed that Islamic regimes are historically “very kind” toward Christians. Those who make this claim are either willfully ignorant or are advancing an agenda.
Over 135 healthcare professionals say assisted suicide bill is ‘not safe for patients’
Over 135 doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are urging MPs to reject Lauren Edwards’ bill, which has picked up where Kim Leadbeater's own failed bill left off.
How the Russia Ukraine conflict played out in the churches
In some ways, the church struggle mirrors the wider conflict.
Research shows Christians are using AI more than others
Pastors use AI less regularly than average Christians - and that may make them unaware of how embedded it is in the lives of people in their congregation, says Barna.
Poll shows drop in support for same-sex marriage in the US
A new poll shows reduced support for same-sex marriage compared to other recent surveys.
Churches can help women navigate ‘life-changing’ motherhood, report says
Many women reported thinking more deeply about faith, mortality and the meaning of life after having children.
Bishop warns revived assisted suicide Bill could reshape attitudes to vulnerable people
A fresh bid to legalise assisted suicide is facing strong opposition from the Bishop of Rochester, who says the proposed legislation risks altering how society treats elderly and vulnerable people.
Deadly attack on Ethiopian monastery condemned
The drone attack has prompted international condemnation and left local Christians reeling.
US Religious Liberty Commission takes swipe at British abortion clinic buffer zones
The intervention has been welcomed by Adam Smith-Connor, who was criminally convicted in the UK for praying silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone.
Who was St Olaf and how did he become patron saint of Norway?
29 July is St Olaf’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Norway. But who was St Olaf, and what do we know about him? This is the story …