Reports of persecution and church raids in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Churches not aligned with Moscow are being raided or closed down, as clergy are detained or replaced.
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Armenian government accused of violating freedom of religion and speech after clergy arrests
The Armenian government has accused clergymen of plotting violent revolution and advocating assassinations.
Lone Anglican church in Moscow suspends worship services
The only official Anglican congregation in Moscow, Russia, has suspended worship services amid a reported internal dispute over who controls the church.
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Alcoholism affects families in deep and often invisible ways.
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Christian homeschooling families were concerned about the proposals.
Peer commends Christian legal action again civil service participation in Pride
An earlier action against Northumbria Police was successful.
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Reports of persecution and church raids in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Churches not aligned with Moscow are being raided or closed down, as clergy are detained or replaced.
Staff member at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church killed in plane crash
Lakewood Church described the staff member killed in the Maine plane crash as a "light that brightened our days".
New church movement seeks to overturn landmark gay marriage ruling
A coalition of Christian conservative organizations and leaders has joined a new campaign seeking to mobilize churches to push for the overturning of the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Protestant pastor driven out of Mexican village for refusing to pray to saint
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Reports of persecution and church raids in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Churches not aligned with Moscow are being raided or closed down, as clergy are detained or replaced.
The problem with Labour’s Islamophobia definition
Whether it's called Islamophobia or "anti-Muslim hostility", the threat is the same.
Churches urged to be ready amid reports of growing Bible curiosity among young adults
A sharp rise in Bible sales and reports of growing spiritual curiosity among young adults in the UK has prompted calls for church leaders to be ready to respond.
Concerns raised over theological bias in AI Bible chatbots
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Deliverance ministry in the Church of England draws fresh attention
Requests for deliverance ministry reportedly rose after Covid-era isolation.
No further action against Archbishop of York over handling of safeguarding complaint
The head of the Church of England's disciplinary process has said that the Archbishop of York has no case to answer over how he handled a safeguarding complaint.
Catholic Church in Scotland supports bill to tackle demand for prostitution
The bill proposes cracking down on demand rather than supply.
Peers challenge extreme abortion law proposals in Crime and Policing Bill
Peers in the House of Lords cite concerns around women’s safety, coercion, and late-term and sex-selective abortions.
Grotto that marks Christ's birthplace to be renovated
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7 biblical truths hidden in the Avatar movies
When viewed through a biblical lens, Avatar reveals striking parallels that invite reflection on faith, identity, and our place within a greater story.
Isle of man votes to remove voting rights from Bishop of Sodor and Man
The Bishop of Sodor and Man will retain their seat but lose the right to vote.
Lessons on power, leadership and slavery from Exodus 3:14
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on power, leadership and slavery in Exodus 3:14.
Sarah Mullally officially confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury
Even before taking office, she has faced significant criticism.
Catholic affiliation falls across Latin America as religious 'nones' grow
But belief in God remains widespread, a new study has found.
Bethel Church admits failures after exposé alleges prophetic deception, sexual abuse
A nearly six-hour investigation released by Christian apologist Mike Winger sent shockwaves through charismatic Christian circles, raising allegations of deception, sexual misconduct and institutional failure centered on prophetic minister Shawn Bolz — and prompting a response from Bethel Church leadership.
Britain entering 'new era' of deaths overtaking births
Deaths first overtook births during Covid but the gap is now widening.
CARE urges pro-lifers to write to Lords, and pray to God to stop unrestricted abortion
No impact assessment on the change has taken place.
Christians have concerns about Trump's 'Board of Peace'
The "Board of Peace" has been compared by some to a gathering of supervillains.
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The charismatic church is undergoing a long-overdue reckoning for several reasons as the misconduct of Shawn Bolz has come under heightened scrutiny, particularly in light of Mike Winger’s diligent YouTube exposés.
How to overcome greed
As Christians, we are familiar with Scripture’s clear warnings about money. We are told that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10), and that no one can serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13). Yet despite knowing these truths, many of us still find ourselves desiring wealth and possessions.