Church of England engagement with pro-Palestine document will add to rising antisemitism, says Bishop of Blackburn
Bishop Philip North said that the vote in General Synod to "hear" the Kairos II document was "deeply unwise" and would only make it harder for the Church of England to have good interfaith relations.
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Church of England engagement with pro-Palestine document will add to rising antisemitism, says Bishop of Blackburn
Bishop Philip North said that the vote in General Synod to "hear" the Kairos II document was "deeply unwise" and would only make it harder for the Church of England to have good interfaith relations.
How a partnership between African churches is helping communities see again
For millions of adults in low-income and rural areas, poor vision affects everything from earning a living to reading Scripture. Christian Today spoke with Rev Irene Akuku and Julius Mujuni about why churches have become key partners in expanding access to vision care in Uganda.
17,000 sign petition in support of sacked pro-life teacher Sarah Morse
“If a teacher can lose their job simply for answering a pupil's question according to their conscience, then every teacher of faith receives the same message: Hide your beliefs - or risk losing your career," says SPUC, which is supporting the teacher.
Reintroducing rejected assisted suicide bill is a 'democratic outrage'
There have been at least 10 attempts to legalise assisted suicide since 2000.
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning
Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.
New school trans guidance receives mixed response from Christians
New guidance said primary schools should only very rarely support the social transitioning of their students.
Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.
Historic Viking cross restored to public view on Isle of Man
The 1,000-year-old cross was only discovered in 1847.
Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".
Arrests of children for sexual offences reach record levels
Police figures have shown that children are being arrested in record numbers for sexual offences.
Conversion therapy ban would privilege 'one contested therapeutic philosophy'
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The bishops held the line at Synod - but for how much longer?
It took the 14 bishops who voted against Helen King's motion some courage to do so but it could all change when a new Synod is elected this autumn.
Churches and clergy among targets in anti-Christian incidents across Europe
Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent.
Benefits system amounts to 'state-sponsored fatherlessness'
Moving in with the father of her child could cost a mother thousands in benefits.
France votes to legalise assisted suicide
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.