Society

Church of England Faces Opposition after Approving Cohabitation Rights

The Church of England stirred up criticism earlier in the week when it voiced support for legal rights for cohabiting couples. The Catholic Church has responded by reaffirming its clear opposition to such measures, warning that it could further erode the status of marriage in society.

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• World Council of Churches delegation reaches South Ossetia
• Scripture Union launches SchoolsLive
• CWR challenges churches to read Bible cover-to-cover

• Evangelical Alliance & CARE Welcome David Cameron’s Commitment to Marriage & Family
• Traditional Values in Sex and Relationships Making a Comeback
• Archbishop Blames Government for Erosion of Marriage
• Church Criticises New Scottish Adoption Laws

Chinese Christians persecuted but still patriotic, says Open Doors head

Chinese house church Christians have a paradoxical view of their country, says the head of Open Doors USA who recently...

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