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Judge upholds dismissal of Christian actress over Facebook post about homosexuality
An Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a previous judgment ruling that a theatre was within the law when it dismissed a Christian actress over a Facebook post that was critical of homosexuality.
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Changing the law on assisted suicide will put lives at risk, say campaigners
A coalition of over 40 organisations has warned of the "dangers" for terminally ill and disabled people if assisted suicide is made legal.
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Abortion clinic buffer zones may lead to arrests and 'thoughtcrime' in Scotland, says pro-life volunteer
A pro-life volunteer who was arrested in England over silent prayer has warned against Scottish legislation that proposes bringing in abortion clinic buffer zones nationwide.
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Asylum seeker interest in baptism 'melted away' after being pressed on commitment
A former Church of England priest has claimed that interest in baptism among asylum seekers "melted away" after he asked them to demonstrate their commitment to the church.
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Over 700 medical professionals call on MPs to lower abortion time limit
They have signed a letter to all 650 MPs urging them to vote in support of a landmark amendment to the government's Criminal Justice Bill tabled by a cross-party group of over 30 MPs led by Caroline Ansell MP.
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Pro-life volunteer charged after offering help to women with unplanned pregnancies
The local authority in Bournemouth has charged a retired medical scientist who held a sign near an abortion clinic saying "here to talk, if you want to".
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Christian freedoms threatened by 'broad' extremism definition
A new definition of extremism may lead to a "clampdown" on Christian beliefs, The Christian Institute has warned.
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Christian charity to address 'critical shortage' of theological resources worldwide
An evangelical charity is to donate over 10,000 books to plug the gap in theological resources worldwide.
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Case dropped against street preachers who refused to stop preaching
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped a case against two street preachers who were arrested after refusing to stop preaching on Glastonbury High Street.
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Doctors raise concerns about assisted suicide proposals in Scotland
Concerns have been raised as the Scottish Parliament prepares to consider legislation to change the law that has been brought forward by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur.
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Report recommends £1bn fund to right Church of England's past wrongs on slavery
A new report has recommended that the Church of England create a £1bn fund in response to its historic links to the transatlantic slave trade.
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Rolls-Royce one of UK's most faith-friendly workplaces
Rolls-Royce scored top points in the first UK edition of the corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Index and Monitor alongside management consulting firm Baringa Partners LLP.