Life
I'm dreaming of a not weird Christmas
If we still had our son Ben it would be different in some ways. We lost Ben to cancer in 2011.
Are vegan diets contributing to malnutrition in wealthy countries?
The rapidly growing trend of veganism is likely to become another major contributor to hidden hunger in the developed world, say scientists
Move to call abortion and assisted suicide 'human rights' is 'evil', says Princeton professor
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has been accused of elevating individual freedom above moral considerations after recently declaring abortion and assisted suicide to be rights.
Children are turning to YouTube for guidance in absence of role models
More than a quarter of British children say they do not have a role model they look up to in life, a new study has found.
Luke's Gospel: Good news for down and outs
Today we consider the nativity story according to Luke's Gospel. It's a reminder that Christmas is indeed for the 'down and outs' and spiritually that means all of us.
Yale University vending machines to start selling morning-after pill
A new vending machine being installed on the campus of Yale University will soon start selling students condoms, lubricants and the morning-after pill.
Democrats want abortion to be recognised as a human right
The Democrats have introduced a bill in the US House demanding that abortion be recognised as a human right.
One in three Brits considering borrowing to cover the cost of Christmas
Around half of Brits are worried they won't be able to cover the cost of Christmas without financial help, according to a new poll.
Trans charity accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without parental consent
A trans charity has been accused of sending chest binders to teenage girls without the knowledge or consent of their parents.
Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line
Céline Dion has denied trying to shift gender norms with her controversial new children's clothing line.
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people more likely to be politically liberal - study
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely to be liberal in their political views and attitudes to social issues, according to new research.
Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills
A major research project into the effects of heavy screen time among children has found signs of damage to cognitive abilities and memory function.
Monk, hermit and mystic: 7 quotes from Thomas Merton
Merton's spirituality drew not just on Christian traditions but on Eastern religions as well, though he was an orthodox Christian.
Being fed, feeding others: The Bible as daily gift
The book of Deuteronomy reminds me of my dependence on God's word: 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God' (NRSV).
Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas
Martha, who made headlines by reaching the quarter-final of the hit reality show aged 17, took on her latest baking challenge in support of the Church of England's #FollowTheStar campaign
Matthew's Gospel: Christmas with the whole family
One of my favourite comedians, the Northerner Peter Kay, describes what happens when families come together for Christmas.