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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.
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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.
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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".
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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begun into claims that a Christian social worker was told to "embrace and promote LGBTQ+ rights" or have a job offer withdrawn.
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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.
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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.
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King attends Easter church service
King Charles III joined other members of the Royal family in attending an Easter church service on Sunday.
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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.
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New assisted suicide bill tabled in Scottish Parliament
Christians have warned against proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland, saying that they could lead to vulnerable people feeling pressured to end their lives.
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Jesus set the example of service and care, says King Charles in Maundy Thursday message
King Charles III has spoken about the importance of showing care and kindness to others in a message that was specially recorded for Maundy Thursday.
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Tribunal collapses in case of gender-critical Christian teacher
A panel of judges that was to hear the case of a gender-critical Christian teacher dismissed by her school has stepped down.
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Foetal sentience bill progresses in House of Lords
"We have legal protections for lobsters and decapod crustaceans ... as well as all mammals, but we have no view, let alone protection, for the human foetus."