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Fears for religious freedom and parental rights if Equality Act becomes law
Legal and medical experts and concerned parents have warned that the Equality Act, which passed in the House Thursday, will have lasting implications for children, parental rights, and religious freedom if it becomes law.

Church of England facing 'existential crisis' unless it acts on racism
"The time for lament at such treatment is over and that the time for action has now come," its Anti-Racism Taskforce said.

Christian magistrate loses appeal against sacking over traditional view of the family
In his judgment, Lord Justice Underhill said Richard Page's views on same-sex marriage and "homosexual activity" might cause "offence".

Study highlights importance of safeguarding in international Christian mission work
A new study has highlighted key areas for improvement in safeguarding young people in international Christian work.

Lessons in faith from Michael Faraday, the brilliant Christian scientist who rose from poverty and obscurity
The odds were stacked against Faraday but he rose from lowly beginnings to become one of Britain's most brilliant and distinguished scientists. Despite this good fortune, he remained a committed Christian, regularly visiting the poor and sick.

'Tough questions' for 'charisma cult' after Ravi Zacharias scandal
Theologian Dr Dave Benson says reparations must be made to the victims of Ravi Zacharias.

Churches are doing 'incredible work' to support vaccine rollout - government minister
The Government's vaccine minister has praised churches for their contribution to the successful rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme across the UK.

Number of Americans identifying as LGBT reaches all time high
More people are identifying as LGBT than ever before in the US, according to the latest research by Gallup.

Most evangelicals believe Biden's election victory was 'not legitimate'
White evangelicals in the US appear to agree with Donald Trump when it comes to Joe Biden's election victory.

Listed churches need more help, says insurer
The Government is being urged to extend a grant scheme that has helped the UK's listed churches weather the pandemic.

Study points to increasingly 'broader' application of euthanasia laws in Belgium
A recently published article in an academic journal has found a "widening" scope and failing safeguards in the provision of euthanasia in Belgium.

Edinburgh council to press for abortion clinic buffer zones
Edinburgh City Council has said it will approach the Scottish Government about introducing legislation to ban pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics.

Transgenderism should not become a 'no-go area for public debate', says Scottish Church leader
Changes to Scotland's hate crime laws must include protections for "robust disagreement" on the issue of transgenderism, an evangelical leader has said.

Mixed response to Scotland's roadmap plans for places of worship
Nicola Sturgeon has laid out plans for a "cautious" exit from lockdown in Scotland, with places of worship to open from around April 5 - Easter Monday.

Christian coalition calls for sex ed curriculum to be delayed
The former Bishop of Rochester has joined calls for implementation of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum to be delayed as Covid continues to cause chaos in schools.

Over 35,000 call for gay Cadbury Creme Egg advert to be pulled
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition expressing anger over Cadbury's sexually provocative Creme Egg advert.