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A third of American Christians don't believe they're sinners
“If we no longer see sin, how can we understand our need for a Saviour?” said Dr George Barna, responding to the research.
Scotland's assisted suicide laws discriminate against the disabled, says senior lawyer
Proponents of assisted suicide often bolster their case by pointing to proposed safeguards that would protect the vulnerable, however these have been described as “inadequate” by one legal expert.
Chris Brain to face retrial for outstanding charges
One woman claimed she had been assaulted after helping families to identify victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Indian state sanctions life in prison for converting people to Christianity
In practice anti-conversion laws are used to prevent people from leaving Hinduism.
European Digital Services Act threatens free speech across the world, say Christians
Free speech is under threat in Britain and in Europe, a Christian group has warned.
National borders should be respected, says church minister
“Yes, of course the Christian loves his neighbour whoever he is, but that love does not require the abandonment of divinely ordained national boundaries."
Jersey puts forward assisted suicide proposals
Last year Jersey Deputies voted by 32 votes to 14 to permit assisted suicide.
Scottish church with Covenanters and Churchill link celebrates 370 years of history
The church was founded during the reign of Oliver Cromwell.
Campaigners urge prayer and action ahead of assisted suicide Lords debate
Campaigners have suggested that there's still all to play for as the bill is deliberated by the Lords.
Archaeologists find dam that fed the biblical Pool of Siloam
From the Bible account of the miracle at the Pool of Siloam come the famous words “whereas I was blind, now I see”.
Digital Bible distribution outstrips print worldwide for the first time
Increasingly, people are reading from the Scriptures digitally.
Christian Aid launches appeal for Afghanistan after devastating earthquake
Afghanistan is already battling a drought and the aftermath of decades of war.
Pioneering Bishop of Bristol retires
Vivienne Faull represents the first generation of ordained women in the Church of England
Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti is released
Irish missionary Gena Heraty, who was kidnapped in Haiti last month, has been released.
Poorer students avoiding some GCSE subjects due to costs
Some subjects come with additional costs for trips, equipment or things like musical instruments.
Hearing to decide on Chris Brain retrial for remaining charges
The hearing scheduled for 4 September will decide whether there are grounds for a re-trial of the five charges that the jury could not reach a decision on.