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Majority back Ireland’s three-day abortion waiting period, poll finds
A new poll has found majority support for retaining Ireland’s mandatory three-day waiting period before an abortion, as lawmakers continue to consider legislation that would remove the requirement.
From Tyndale to today: The enduring hunger for the Bible
As Christians mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, EEM President Dirk Smith speaks to Christian Today about the reformer’s enduring legacy and the struggle to keep up with the present-day demand for Bibles around the world.
Lessons from Old Testament figures: Jonathan
As we continue our series exploring the lives of Old Testament figures, we turn to Jonathan - a prince and warrior whose remarkable faith, courage and sacrificial friendship reveal what it means to put God’s purposes above our own.
Active faith linked to happier marriages and lower divorce rates, study finds
People who regularly attend church are more likely to report happy marriages, according to a new report examining the relationship between faith and family life.
£1k bursaries to help churches develop youth and community mentoring programmes
Churches across the UK are being offered bursaries to help them establish mentoring programmes aimed at supporting young people and others in their communities.
Wycliffe celebrates ‘remarkable moment’ as Bible translation advances at rapid pace
“The day is getting closer when everyone has access to God’s word in their own language, thanks to the amazing momentum in the work of Bible translation that has continued in the past 12 months,” Wycliffe Bible Translators has said.
Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
Christian leaders Steve and Esther Uppal said the Western Church was “sleepwalking, busy with activity, but not paying attention to the times that we’re in”.
Why New Age spirituality isn’t neutral
The problem is not the recognition that there is more to life than what we can see; Christianity agrees that there is. The question is where we go looking for answers.
More than one in four US Protestant churchgoers believe some biblical truths become outdated
US Protestant churchgoers who hold evangelical beliefs are more likely than their non-evangelical counterparts to express confidence in the Bible and its continuing authority, according to new research from Lifeway Research.
Cost of living crisis is ‘busting family budgets and increasing social isolation for children’ - report
Rising living costs are forcing many UK parents to reduce activities for their children and, in some cases, use child benefits to cover household essentials, according to new research from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG).
Religious freedom in Morocco is ‘substantively limited’, report warns
A new report has questioned Morocco’s claims to religious tolerance, arguing that laws relating to Ramadan observance, burial and conversion continue to limit freedom of religion despite constitutional protections.
Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
The BBC’s long-running religious programme ‘Songs of Praise’ is marking its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its history and changing place in British broadcasting.
Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning
A conference at the University of Birmingham explored how singing can express faith, build community and help people find meaning.
What autumn teaches us about the way of the cross
Hidden within this changing season is a truth that echoes something Jesus once said about His own death and about the life to which He calls those who follow Him.
Cautious welcome as 15 men sentenced over Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
Christian groups welcomed the convictions but say questions remain about who was involved.
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.
