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2,500 Bibles sent to remote tribe that once killed missionaries
2,500 Bibles sent to remote tribe that once killed missionaries

A remote Papua tribe has received 2,500 Bibles 55 years after two missionaries trying to reach them with the Gospel were slain.

Hong Kong churches called to stand up for democracy as Beijing tightens its grip
Hong Kong churches called to stand up for democracy as Beijing tightens its grip

A pastor's son and pro-democracy campaigner has urged Hong Kong churches to do their part in standing up for freedom in the territory.

Police neutrality on Pride and gender identity has been 'betrayed' - report
Police neutrality on Pride and gender identity has been 'betrayed' - report

Police have "betrayed their commitment to neutrality" through partnerships with LGBT lobby groups like Stonewall, a report by free speech campaigners has said.

Scottish universities accused of censoring pro-life views
Scottish universities accused of censoring pro-life views

Pro-life groups have written to the Scottish Government urging it to take action against the censorship of anti-abortion views on university campuses.

Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader
Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader

Evangelical theologian Dr Ian Paul has warned that a second lockdown could create more problems than it solves.

Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report
Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report

A report from Danny Kruger MP has called on the Government to pursue a "new deal with faith communities" that embraces their religious values instead of disregarding them.

Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case
Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case

An employment tribunal has reserved its judgement in the case of a Christian teacher sacked after sharing Facebook posts critical of teaching young children about LGBT relationships.

Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'
Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'

Dozens of writers, actors, producers and journalists have come out in support of JK Rowling as she continues to face abuse and death threats over her criticism of transgender ideology.

Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament
Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament

A bill that would ban prayer vigils from being held outside abortion clinics has been blocked in the House of Commons.

Thousands sign petition calling on Twitter to respect free speech
Thousands sign petition calling on Twitter to respect free speech

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on Twitter to respect the free speech of people with traditional moral values.

Government sex education guidance is a 'victory for safeguarding and common sense'
Government sex education guidance is a 'victory for safeguarding and common sense'

The guidance warns schools against promoting transgender ideology among students.

Hotel offers 'full apology' after cancelling pastor's pro-marriage event
Hotel offers 'full apology' after cancelling pastor's pro-marriage event

A Belfast hotel has settled with a pastor after cancelling his conference in support of marriage after it had already started.

Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens
Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens

Evangelical leader John Stevens has urged church leaders to start thinking now about when and why it might be acceptable to disobey the Government as it continues to impose far-reaching restrictions on society to tackle coronavirus.

Legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to be taken to the Supreme Court
Legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to be taken to the Supreme Court

Christian Concern has said it will take its legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to the Supreme Court after judges sided with health secretary Matt Hancock on Friday.

Counting the human cost of the pandemic
Counting the human cost of the pandemic

Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.

Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'
Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England will emerge from the pandemic a changed institution.