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Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases
Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases

Christian campaigners and families affected by controversial end-of-life treatment decisions have said they hope the Supreme Court will uphold an earlier judgment that overturned life-long anonymity protection for doctors involved in such medical cases.

Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide
Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide

Church leaders have expressed "very grave concerns" about proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best
After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best

The Christian Institute has said that for now, "the law is still on the side of free speech" after worrying new hate crime laws came into force in Scotland earlier this month.

10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria
10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria

Reports have emerged of a massacre over the Easter weekend in which 10 Christians were killed in Nigeria.

Tim and Pete Hughes talk about 'psychological and spiritual abuse' under Mike Pilavachi
Tim and Pete Hughes talk about 'psychological and spiritual abuse' under Mike Pilavachi

Worship leader Tim Hughes and his brother Pete, lead pastor at King's X Church in London, have said they experienced wrestling and massages under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi.

Poll reveals public opposition to decriminalising abortion
Poll reveals public opposition to decriminalising abortion

A majority of the public do not support MPs' proposals to decriminalise abortion, new polling has found.

Matt Redman claims 'significant' abuse at hands of Mike Pilavachi
Matt Redman claims 'significant' abuse at hands of Mike Pilavachi

Worship leader Matt Redman and his wife Beth are opening up about their experience under disgraced Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi.

MPs concerned about free speech 'double standards' in the UK ahead of pro-life volunteer's trial
MPs concerned about free speech 'double standards' in the UK ahead of pro-life volunteer's trial

MPs have expressed concern over the forthcoming trial of a retired scientist who held a sign within an abortion clinic buffer zone offering assistance to women facing a crisis pregnancy.

Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals
Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals

The Christian Institute has threatened to take legal action against the Scottish government if proposals to ban conversion therapy trample on religious freedom, parental rights and free speech.

Social worker's Christian beliefs could cause suicide among LGBT patients, employment tribunal hears
Social worker's Christian beliefs could cause suicide among LGBT patients, employment tribunal hears

An employment tribunal in Leeds has heard suggestions that a Christian social worker's beliefs could lead to the suicide of vulnerable members of the LGBT community.

Famed atheist Richard Dawkins says he's a 'cultural Christian'
Famed atheist Richard Dawkins says he's a 'cultural Christian'

After decades as the poster boy for New Atheism, 'God Delusion' author Richard Dawkins says he is a "cultural Christian".

Christian social worker's employment tribunal begins
Christian social worker's employment tribunal begins

A hearing has today begun into claims that a Christian social worker was told to "embrace and promote LGBTQ+ rights" or have a job offer withdrawn.

Hundreds protest Scotland's draconian new hate crime laws
Hundreds protest Scotland's draconian new hate crime laws

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Monday to protest new hate crime laws that critics have called a danger to free speech and civil liberties.

Prime Minister thanks churches for 'incredible' work in Easter message
Prime Minister thanks churches for 'incredible' work in Easter message

The Prime Minister has thanked churches and Christian communities for the "incredible" work they do in their local communities.

King attends Easter church service
King attends Easter church service

King Charles III joined other members of the Royal family in attending an Easter church service on Sunday.

Church of Scotland 'broadly supportive' of Scottish government's conversion therapy ban proposals
Church of Scotland 'broadly supportive' of Scottish government's conversion therapy ban proposals

The Church of Scotland has said it is "broadly supportive" of plans to ban conversion therapy in Scotland but says it cannot give "unqualified support" at present.