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Trial of Finnish MP targets public expressions of faith
The trial of a Finnish MP and bishop concluded on Monday, with a judgment expected to be handed down in March.
Martyrdom of 21 Christians in Libya must never be forgotten, says peer
15 February marks the seventh anniversary of the martyrdom of 21 Christians on a Libyan beach by ISIS.
Four ways to believe in love this Valentine's Day
It's easy to get cynical on the yearly celebration of romance that is February 14th.
Church leaders meet government over conversion therapy ban concerns
Church leaders have met government officials to discuss serious concerns about the criminalisation of Christians if conversion therapy is banned.
Christian doctor to challenge ruling on biblical view of gender
A Christian doctor is mounting a fresh legal challenge to overturn a ruling that the Bible's teaching on gender is not "worthy of respect in a democratic society".
Government to face judicial review over school gender identity policies
A legal challenge against transgender-affirming policies in English primary schools is moving ahead after a High Court judge granted permission for a judicial review.
Passion Translation removed from Bible Gateway
The Passion Translation (TPT) has been removed from Bible Gateway after coming under criticism.
The United Arab Emirates is restoring Christian life in the Persian Gulf
The UAE's promotion of tolerance presents a clear alternative to the violent ideology and nihilism of the Islamic State group.
Online Safety Bill 'could censor Christian teaching'
"The Bill risks enshrining cancel culture into law," The Christian Institute has warned.
School district apologises for assignment asking students to list preferred sexual activities
The leadership of a Connecticut school district has issued an apology after parents expressed outrage over an assignment that asked students about their likes and dislikes when it comes to sexual activity.
Government still considering evidence on home abortions
The government has said it is still considering "all evidence" on whether a temporary measure to allow abortions at home during the pandemic should be made permanent.
'Hero of the faith' Eritrean patriarch dies after 15 years under house arrest
Christians have expressed their sadness after the death of the legitimate patriarch of the Eritrean Tehwado Orthodox Church.
Christians are facing 'intolerable' levels of persecution
"That people should be targeted simply because they believe different things and organise their lives accordingly is a monstrous evil," said the Bishop of Truro.
'They are killing the souls of our children' - Afghan artist describes life under the Taliban
"All signs of colour, life and hope have been erased - painted over and replaced with Taliban slogans."
White Evangelicals most likely to oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants: poll
White Evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in the United States in which a majority are opposed to a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Church of England moves to oppose Nationality and Borders Bill
The Church of England's General Synod has voted to challenge the government's Nationality and Borders Bill after members claimed it could leave child trafficking victims more "unprotected and at risk".