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Case dropped against Christian volunteer who was fined as he helped the homeless during lockdown
Police have dropped their case against a Christian voluntary worker who was fined as he offered assistance to homeless people during lockdown.
Doctor investigated after providing abortion reversal treatment
A doctor is being investigated after providing women with emergency life-saving abortion reversal treatment during the pandemic.
Teachers' union criticised over 'deeply distressing' play portraying Jesus as transgender
The Christian Institute has questioned the decision of a Scottish teachers' union to host a controversial play that portrays Jesus as transgender.
Christian Institute to take legal action if conversion therapy ban outlaws 'wrong kind of prayer'
The Christian Institute has told the Northern Ireland Executive it will "not hesitate" to take legal action if legitimate expressions of religious belief are outlawed under a conversion therapy ban.
G7 have pumped more money into fossil fuels than clean energy - report
G7 nations have "missed major opportunities" to go green, Tearfund has warned.
Keep praying, say persecuted Christians
Christians who have experienced persecution and suffering firsthand for their faith have asked people in the free world to keep praying for their brothers and sisters in prison.
Sex education is 'state-sponsored child abuse', conference hears
Parents have heard how they need to be "confident and assertive for the sake of their children" after the Government made relationships and sex education (RSE) lessons compulsory.
Church has not faced up to history of racism, say black Christians
Black Christians have challenged the Church to look at its own complicity in the racism and racial injustice present in modern-day Britain.
Abortions reached record levels in Scotland during the pandemic
Abortion levels were at their highest since 2008 during the pandemic, latest figures show.
Church of Scotland moves towards same-sex marriage blessings
The Church of Scotland has taken a step closer towards allowing blessings for same-sex marriages.
Vulnerable children need even more support after pandemic
Compassion UK is appealing for more support for children and families living with hunger and malnutrition in the world's poorest communities.
Calls for better palliative care as Parliament considers assisted suicide Bill
The Care Not Killing coalition said the Bill would leave "many, many people vulnerable".
Over 100 churches pilot contactless giving
Collection plates and boxes in churches may soon be a thing of the past as the Church of England pushes ahead with a nationwide effort to introduce digital giving.
Cathedral singers call for re-think on singing restrictions
Cathedral singers have added their voices to growing criticism of the Government's restrictions on singing.
Scotland's finance secretary admits to 'tiptoeing around' her Christian faith
Kate Forbes said her Christian faith was "essential" to her being.
Church called to engage with racial justice on George Floyd anniversary
An ecumenical Christian group is calling on the Church to engage practically with the issue of racial justice.