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Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines
The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".

'We are holding church,' says John MacArthur after judge agrees to full trial
"I'll continue to stand firm and we will continue to fight to protect religious freedom for the church," said the Grace Community Church pastor.

Fresh allegations levelled against the late Ravi Zacharias
New testimonies and emails have been released suggesting an alternative version of events than those that were represented nearly three years ago when allegations emerged that Zacharias had been involved in an illicit online sexual relationship with a Canadian woman

Thousands sign petition calling on Twitter to respect free speech
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on Twitter to respect the free speech of people with traditional moral values.

Government sex education guidance is a 'victory for safeguarding and common sense'
The guidance warns schools against promoting transgender ideology among students.

Hotel offers 'full apology' after cancelling pastor's pro-marriage event
A Belfast hotel has settled with a pastor after cancelling his conference in support of marriage after it had already started.

Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens
Evangelical leader John Stevens has urged church leaders to start thinking now about when and why it might be acceptable to disobey the Government as it continues to impose far-reaching restrictions on society to tackle coronavirus.

Legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to be taken to the Supreme Court
Christian Concern has said it will take its legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to the Supreme Court after judges sided with health secretary Matt Hancock on Friday.
Donald Trump promises to protect babies that survive abortion
Donald Trump has said there is a "sacrosanct moral duty" to protect babies born alive during botched abortions.

Augustine of Hippo: a genius who was prepared to be a servant
St Augustine may be 'the most influential figure in Christianity after St Paul', and for good reason.

Counting the human cost of the pandemic
Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.

Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England will emerge from the pandemic a changed institution.

Over half of pastors predict a decline in church attendance post-Covid
Over half of pastors think fewer Christians will return to church pews after the pandemic is over, a new survey by Barna suggests.

'Wearing a mask is loving your neighbour' - Justin Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury is urging people to get on board with Covid-19 restrictions.

NHS to launch review into gender identity services for children and young people
The NHS is to launch an independent review of its services for children and young people suffering from gender dysphoria.

Compromise on hate crime doesn't go far enough to protect free speech, say campaigners
The Scottish Government has agreed to amend controversial hate crime legislation after facing a backlash from comedians, lawyers, the police and Christians over its potential harm to free speech.