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Teaching Bible's view of sexual ethics could be 'hateful' under new law
Teaching Bible's view of sexual ethics could be 'hateful' under new law

The Bible could be considered "inflammatory" and seized by police if proposed new hate crime laws get the go ahead in Scotland, The Christian Institute has warned.

Gay Christian campaigner likens calling LGBT relationships sinful to 'homophobia'
Gay Christian campaigner likens calling LGBT relationships sinful to 'homophobia'

Jayne Ozanne said it was "harmful" to tell people in LGBT relationships that they were "sinful".

Christian leaders seek judicial review after 'unlawful' church closures
Christian leaders seek judicial review after 'unlawful' church closures

Christian leaders are pursuing a judicial review after the Government forced churches to close during England's second national lockdown.

Safeguarding complaint against Justin Welby 'has not been substantiated'
Safeguarding complaint against Justin Welby 'has not been substantiated'

A safeguarding complaint made against the Archbishop of Canterbury "has not been substantiated".

Christians unite in national day of prayer
Christians unite in national day of prayer

Christians across the UK are today joining in prayer for the nation.

New Wine cancels 2021 gatherings over pandemic
New Wine cancels 2021 gatherings over pandemic

New Wine has announced the cancellation of its 2021 'United' gatherings in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

'We can't keep up,' say nuns helping after massacre of 50 people in Mozambique
'We can't keep up,' say nuns helping after massacre of 50 people in Mozambique

A Christian charity is sending a £90,000 aid package to Mozambique after the horrific massacre of over 50 people by Islamist extremists.

Christian charity gave 2,600 food parcels to children every day in first six months of pandemic
Christian charity gave 2,600 food parcels to children every day in first six months of pandemic

The Trussell Trust said it had seen a "shocking" 47% increase in demand for emergency food during the pandemic.

Thousands sign petition against Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome abortion storyline
Thousands sign petition against Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome abortion storyline

Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on ITV to axe a storyline that involves a disability-selective abortion.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the sacrifice of millions in Armistice Day service
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the sacrifice of millions in Armistice Day service

Justin Welby remembered the sacrifice of the fallen as well as those who have "put aside all they hold dear" during the current pandemic.

Politician investigated over same-sex views warns of 'self-censorship' among Christians
Politician investigated over same-sex views warns of 'self-censorship' among Christians

Christians are too afraid to share their view of sexuality for fear of legal repercussions and discrimination, says a Finnish MP being investigated over comments she made about same-sex relationships.

Vincent Nichols 'very sorry' and 'distressed' by child abuse in Catholic Church
Vincent Nichols 'very sorry' and 'distressed' by child abuse in Catholic Church

The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has apologised for child sexual abuse at the hands of paedophile priests after he was singled out for criticism in a damning report on Tuesday.

Catholic Church put reputation before children's welfare - report
Catholic Church put reputation before children's welfare - report

The Catholic Church "turned a blind eye" to child abuse and was more concerned about protecting its reputation than ensuring children's welfare, a damning independent report has found.

Ministry that helps people with unwanted same-sex attraction sues Barclays over account closure
Ministry that helps people with unwanted same-sex attraction sues Barclays over account closure

A Christian ministry that offers help to people with unwanted same-sex attraction is launching legal action against Barclays Bank after it closed down its account.

Christian councillor was within rights to oppose funding for gay pride event
Christian councillor was within rights to oppose funding for gay pride event

A Christian councillor has successfully challenged code of conduct proceedings against her after she refused to back the use of public funds for a gay pride event.

Evangelicals will 'engage' with Church's sexuality resources but say key issue is 'obedience' to Scripture
Evangelicals will 'engage' with Church's sexuality resources but say key issue is 'obedience' to Scripture

The Church of England Evangelical Council has promised to engage with the Church of England's new resources on sexuality, relationships and identity but will also contend "unflaggingly" for "the faith once for all delivered to the saints".