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  Maya Forstater returns to court to defend free speech on transgenderism

  Staff writer | Tue 27 Apr 2021 11:01 BST

  Maya Forstater, the former think tank researcher fired over trans-critical tweets, is back in court this week to defend her right to free speech.

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  After 53 years of abortion, over 9 million lives have been lost

  Right to Life UK | Tue 27 Apr 2021 10:43 BST

  Unfortunately, abortion figures across the UK are likely to increase following the introduction of an extreme abortion regime in Northern Ireland and policy changes allowing 'DIY' home abortions across England, Scotland and Wales.

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  I was mentored by John Stott – even though we never met

  Dave Benson | Tue 27 Apr 2021 9:44 BST

  I'm here today because of what Jesus did through John Stott.

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  Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal

  Staff writer | Mon 26 Apr 2021 9:30 BST

  The Rev Paula Vennells, former Post Office chief executive, has stepped back from priestly duties after 39 subpostmasters had their fraud convictions overturned.

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  Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE

  Staff writer | Sat 24 Apr 2021 14:59 BST

  The Church of England has urged the Government to find ways to ban conversion therapy without penalising clergy who provide pastoral support to people struggling with their sexuality.

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  Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church

  Staff writer | Sat 24 Apr 2021 13:36 BST

  The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.

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  Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale

  Staff writer | Fri 23 Apr 2021 14:28 BST

  The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.

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  Prison chaplain was 'conned' into thinking London Bridge terror attacker felt remorse

  Staff writer | Fri 23 Apr 2021 13:56 BST

  A prison chaplain giving evidence on the Fishmongers' Hall terrorist attack near London Bridge says the attacker had appeared to show remorse.

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  Churches must engage in 'difficult conversation' about racial and ethnic injustice - report

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Apr 2021 11:16 BST

  Churches "must confront issues of racial injustice head on" with research, reflection and reparation, says a report by a new ecumenical body established in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd's death.

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  RE bodies lay the ground for teaching of non-religious worldviews

  Staff writer | Tue 20 Apr 2021 10:13 BST

  RE charities have received a £150,000 grant to create a toolkit for schools to teach religious and non-religious worldviews side-by-side.

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  Schools will be investigated if they do not provide collective worship - Government

  Staff writer | Tue 20 Apr 2021 9:39 BST

  Schools minister Nick Gibb has said that schools will be "investigated" if they fail to meet their obligations on providing collective worship.