Michael Trimmer

Phil Robertson petition: Twitter lifts block on links to IStandWithPhil.com
Phil Robertson petition: Twitter lifts block on links to IStandWithPhil.com

After a massive negative backlash, social networking site Twitter has lifted a block on links to the website IStandWithPhil.com, a page dedicated to support for suspended Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson.

The Nativity explained: The Census
The Nativity explained: The Census

In the fourth in our series, we look at an aspect of the events of the nativity that is key to many of the prophecies about Jesus

Freedom of association – the Phil Robertson and Jack Phillips cases
Freedom of association – the Phil Robertson and Jack Phillips cases

As much as we might not like it, A&E are perfectly entitled to dismiss Phil Robertson from the Duck Dynasty show

Nativity explained: the gifts from the Magi
Nativity explained: the gifts from the Magi

We look at three objects that might be remembered now as the first Christmas presents

New gender identity laws to make legal sex change easier in Netherlands

A new law passed by the Dutch Parliament makes it much easier for transgendered individuals to have their preferred gender identity legally recognised.

8 reasons why suspending Phil Robertson is an overreaction
8 reasons why suspending Phil Robertson is an overreaction

A&E was wrong in its decision to suspend Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty

The EU's roadmap against homophobia

Four things that are wrong with the Lunacek report

The EU\'s roadmap against homophobia
The EU's roadmap against homophobia

Four reasons why the new report needs to be through with a more critical eye.

Joni Eareckson Tada \'dismayed\' at Belgian child euthanasia law
Joni Eareckson Tada 'dismayed' at Belgian child euthanasia law

Joni Eareckson Tada, renowned evangelical artist and advocate for the disabled, has strongly condemned the Belgian government's plans to pass a law making euthanasia available to children.

The Nativity explained: The Wise Men
The Nativity explained: The Wise Men

Who were the Wise Men who visited Jesus? Where did they come from? And were there three?

European court to rule on status of human embryos
European court to rule on status of human embryos

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will decide whether embryos are property or have rights

Christian-Muslim violence escalating in Central African Republic
Christian-Muslim violence escalating in Central African Republic

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has today published a report highlighting how Christian militias in the Central African Republic have been massacring Muslims in the north of the country.

Christmas becoming less Christian in the USA
Christmas becoming less Christian in the USA

Most Americans are happy to celebrate Christmas but only half are interested in the religious aspect of the season, new research suggests.

The Nativity explained: The star
The Nativity explained: The star

The features of the Nativity story are all pretty familiar, but what is their significance and how much do we really know about them? This article considers the star that guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus.

Food banks and food poverty to be discussed in Parliament
Food banks and food poverty to be discussed in Parliament

The Labour Party is using its opposition day to draw attention to the rising use of food banks across the UK.

Utah ban on polygamy overturned
Utah ban on polygamy overturned

The US District Court of Utah has overturned the state's prohibition on bigamy, effectively legalising polygamy in the process.