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Immigration fears shape views of Britishness and Christianity, report finds
Concerns about immigration and cultural change extend beyond those most attached to Britain’s Christian identity, a new report by Theos has found.
Christian teacher challenges dismissal after sharing pro-life views in class
A Christian teacher is bringing a discrimination claim against a secondary school in Sunderland, alleging that she was dismissed after answering pupils’ questions about her pro-life beliefs and other personal views in class.
Who was the Ethiopian eunuch and what can we learn from him?
When we think about the history of Christianity in Africa, we may immediately think of European missionaries who travelled to the continent to spread the gospel. Yet Africa’s connection to Christianity stretches much further back, to the earliest days of the Church itself.
Christian campaign asks shoppers to reduce reliance on retail giant Amazon
The Challenge Amazon campaign is encouraging Christians to support local businesses instead.
Fewer than half of Americans believe in virgin birth, study finds
This is the first time a major national survey has recorded belief in the virgin birth dropping below 50%.
Salvation Army stands up for rights of older people at UN meeting
Dementia doesn't have to mean the loss of autonomy.
West Bengal Christians face wave of violence and intimidation, report warns
A new report documents 60 incidents targeting Christians in West Bengal over a four-month period.
Church of England interfaith advisers call on Christian Greens to challenge Zionism policy or reconsider membership
A group of Church of England interfaith advisers has called on Christians in the Green Party to challenge its new policy on Zionism or reconsider their membership, warning that the vote has heightened Jewish communities’ sense of vulnerability.
Nigeria moves to reform police amid concerns over proposed restrictions on foreign-funded organisations
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reforming its policing system, raising hopes of improved security for communities affected by years of violence, terrorism and kidnappings.
Mission Aviation Fellowship makes Sudan a fresh ministry priority amid humanitarian crisis
The Christian aviation charity is ending its ministry in Tanzania after more than six “decades of transformation” as its humanitarian focus shifts to the Sudan crisis.
Christian pro-life volunteer denies five fresh charges in abortion buffer zone case
A Christian charity volunteer has pleaded not guilty to five charges of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Birmingham, as her lawyers challenge whether the prosecution should proceed.
Can we really think ourselves happy?
There is growing evidence that people living with neglected tropical diseases, including leprosy, experience significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety, with discrimination and social exclusion among the factors contributing to this burden.
Proposed SNP conversion therapy ban could 'weaken trust' within the home
Parents and pastors may be required by law to affirm only one view.
Humza Yousaf says Kate Forbes alienated minorities and offended parents
Forbes has described the campaign as a moral victory.
UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year
Christians from different denominations and traditions across the UK are coming together for nine days of collective prayer this October, as the National Week of Prayer (NWoP) returns for its third consecutive year.
Christians 'deeply concerned' as Pakistani accused of blasphemy has death sentence upheld
Qaiser Ayub's ordeal began in 2011.
