Northern Ireland conversion therapy bill is 'dangerous'
Conversion therapy bills are being considered in all parts of the United Kingdom. In Northern Ireland, MLAs are speaking out.
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People view religious education positively, study finds
The government is consulting on plans to add RE to the national curriculum.
Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award given to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden
Reform leader Nigel Farage said the decision to award Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi was "astonishing".
How the new General Synod could move beyond the present disagreement over same-sex relationships
How might the next Synod make progress in the next five years based on a recognition that there are those in the Church of England who hold fundamentally opposed positions on the matter? Is there a way of allowing both sides to achieve what they want? Martin Davie argues that the answer to this question is ‘Yes.’
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No part of London should become a free speech, gospel exclusion zone
Soho is not exempt from freedom of speech and Christian expression. And Christians do not lose their fundamental freedoms when they cross an invisible boundary into a neighbourhood associated with a different worldview. The streets of London belong to all of us, writes Andrea Williams.
Bible turned into song with AI
You can now listen to the whole Bible in musical form while you do your exercise.
Backlash over Meryl Streep casting as Aslan in 'The Magician's Nephew'
"It's an act of creative vandalism pretending to be artistic sophistication. It's more ideological slop produced by the machine that's given us plenty already," said one Texas pastor.
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UN officials demand explanation for Iranian church seizure
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Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award given to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden
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AI could become a ‘very dangerous master’, warns John Lennox
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Calls for Church of England to be 'rooted in scripture' ahead of General Synod elections
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How the new General Synod could move beyond the present disagreement over same-sex relationships
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Most practising Christians are evangelical, study finds
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UN officials demand explanation for Iranian church seizure
Iran has not responded to questions fromUN officials.
Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods
Christianity has grown in Nepal, despite rising persecution.
Militants in Nigeria give Christian villagers ultimatum
Thankfully the inept terrorists couldn't burn down the church as they hadn't any petrol.
When Eastern Europe appeared to be going Protestant
The crucial question is: why did so much of the early Protestant advance subsequently disappear?
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No part of London should become a free speech, gospel exclusion zone
Soho is not exempt from freedom of speech and Christian expression. And Christians do not lose their fundamental freedoms when they cross an invisible boundary into a neighbourhood associated with a different worldview. The streets of London belong to all of us, writes Andrea Williams.
Most practising Christians are evangelical, study finds
Evangelicals are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population”, according to the 28-page report published by the Evangelical Alliance UK.
AI could become a ‘very dangerous master’, warns John Lennox
Apologist and Oxford mathematician John Lennox warned Christians that artificial intelligence could contribute to a generation becoming increasingly disconnected from Scripture and cautioned that technology meant to serve humanity can become a “very dangerous master.”
More CoE parishes 'moving away from oil and gas'
Millions has been spent on helping churches improve energy efficiency.
Catholic baptisms fall sharply across Ireland as births decline and secularisation grows
The number of Catholic baptisms taking place across the whole island of Ireland has fallen by almost 30% over the past decade, with declining birth rates and the growth of religious non-affiliation identified as the main reasons.
Exeter Cathedral service to celebrate Britain's fishermen and women
Britain's fishing industry will come together in Exeter next month for the country's first National Harvest of the Sea.
Calls for Church of England to be 'rooted in scripture' ahead of General Synod elections
The Alliance describes itself as a "network of networks".
Shine Your Light campaign aims to reach millions of lonely people this Christmas
The Shine Your Light campaign appears to be going from strength to strenth.
Egyptian pastor warns of ‘unholy alliance’ between Islam and left-wingers
What do Muslims, LGBT activists and trade unions all have in common?
Church of England blessing same-sex relationships 'a bridge too far'
Earlier this year the Church silenced a group of former-homosexuals who wanted to tell of the change in their lives.
Against backdrop of conflict and tough working conditions, seafarer happiness falls
Seafarer wellbeing has declined for the second consecutive quarter as heavy workloads, restricted shore leave and concerns over pay increasingly weigh on crews, according to new research from The Mission to Seafarers.
National Lottery Heritage Fund pledges £130m for churches, ships and museums
£885 million has been invested in over 1,750 projects around the country.
Seeing God at work in everyday life
In her new book, 605 Everyday Miracles, Alpha UK director Chloe Swart challenges the perception that miraculous healing is reserved for extraordinary people or church events.
Methodists submit environmental complaint against HSBC
HSBC has said it is committed to achieving climate related targets.
Street preacher acquitted in Soho ‘safe space’ case
The Christian Legal Centre has welcomed the acquittal of a Christian preacher who was accused of violating an LGBT “safe space” by distributing tracts about Sodom and Gomorrah.
MPs vote against assisted suicide in 'victory for hope, compassion and life'
Almost the exact same Parliament voting for the almost exact same bill - but a very different result.
Met accused of ‘ineffective’ policing at March for Life UK
Only one arrest was made on the day - a pro-lifer who was subsequently released without charge.
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
Around 300 Christians killed and over 200 abducted in Nigeria in July alone amid wave of attacks - report
At least 299 Christians were killed and more than 200 abducted across parts of Nigeria in July, according to a new report documenting a wave of attacks on predominantly Christian communities.
Leaked SNP abortion motion 'deeply troubling'
Abortion is now the leading cause of death in Scotland.
