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Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead
The Scottish government is pressing ahead with reforms to gender identification despite mixed feelings among members of the public.
Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears
Churches in Pakistan are tightening their security over fears of the fallout from the Taliban's return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan.
After Covid-19, most parents want to work from home
Millions are slowly returning to the office after the pandemic, but new research suggests many parents want to continue working from home.
Thousands march through London for the unborn
March For Life UK brought thousands of people with a pro-life message to London over the weekend.
Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has identified "egregious failings" by religious organisations in the areas of child protection and safeguarding.
Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'
The admission comes in the Welsh government's equality impact assessment for its draft LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.
Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit
People of different faiths are setting off for Glasgow this weekend to raise awareness of climate change ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in November.
Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees
A toolkit has been put together by the Church of England with information for churches on how they can welcome people resettling in the UK from Afghanistan.
Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church
The Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet is leaving the Church of England after deciding to join the Catholic fold.
20 states sue Biden administration over LGBT discrimination policies for schools and employers
Schools were told that preventing a trans-identified male from using the women's restroom and preventing a trans-identified male from trying out for girls' cheerleading constitutes sex discrimination.
Doctors involved in euthanasia experience 'deep distress'
"After euthanasia, there is a chilling silence in the ward, nothing like the reflective silence following a natural death, even when it has been difficult," says one palliative care doctor.
Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate
Andrew Graystone has defended his new book on the John Smyth abuse scandal against critics who say it is inaccurate.
In 2020, white churchgoers favoured Trump, religious 'nones' Biden - study
A majority of white Americans, particularly evangelicals who attend worship services regularly, voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020, while President Joe Biden was the overwhelming favorite among religiously unaffiliated voters, especially among those who identify as atheists and agnostics.
Concerns Scottish government's new policy may lead to more late-term abortions
A Scottish government plan outlines proposals to prioritise increasing "access to abortion services" throughout Scotland, which would involve increasing the number of abortion clinics and hospitals that provide later-term abortions.
John MacArthur reaches $800,000 settlement with California and LA County in Covid dispute
A long-running dispute between John MacArthur, the state of California and Los Angeles County over Covid-19 lockdown rules appears finally to be at an end.
Australia's church leaders say vaccine passports may create 'unethical two-tiered society'
Nearly 2,500 church leaders from different denominations in Australia are urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison not to implement vaccine passports in the country, warning that it would create "an unethical two-tiered society" and "medical apartheid."