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Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland
Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland

The Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Bill has been passed in Holyrood as concerns remain over the impact on free speech.

Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia

The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.

Distinguished Christian scientist John Polkinghorne dies aged 90
Distinguished Christian scientist John Polkinghorne dies aged 90

John Polkinghorne, Anglican priest and respected theoretical physicist, has passed away at the age of 90.

Tributes paid to 'tireless witness for Christ' Luis Palau
Tributes paid to 'tireless witness for Christ' Luis Palau

Christian leaders have been paying tribute to respected evangelist Luis Palau, who died from lung cancer on Thursday aged 86.

Luis Palau: a life well-lived
Luis Palau: a life well-lived

With Luis Palau's 'promotion to glory' another of a generation of pioneering preachers has left us.

Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86
Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86

International evangelist Luis Palau has passed away at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer.

Dramatic rise in persecution of Christian women - Open Doors
Dramatic rise in persecution of Christian women - Open Doors

Their study finds forced marriages have increased by 16%, and physical violence against women has increased 31%.

Change of mission for RZIM after Ravi Zacharias abuse report
Change of mission for RZIM after Ravi Zacharias abuse report

The mission of RZIM is undergoing a major overhaul after the ministry was rocked by revelations of sexual misconduct by its late founder and namesake Ravi Zacharias.

Christian festival organisers plead for help as pandemic puts survival at risk
Christian festival organisers plead for help as pandemic puts survival at risk

The organisers of major Christian festivals, including Spring Harvest and New Wine, are appealing for financial support after having to cancel their events for two years in a row.

Pastors should not be prosecuted for helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction - Christian Institute
Pastors should not be prosecuted for helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction - Christian Institute

The Christian Institute is urging the Government to protect religious freedom after a debate on conversion therapy in Parliament.

Christians challenge Scottish Government over ban on communal worship during lockdown
Christians challenge Scottish Government over ban on communal worship during lockdown

Church leaders are hailing a "crucial moment for the freedom of the church in Scotland" as they face the Scottish Government in court over the criminalisation of communal worship during lockdown.

11 days of prayer for newcomers to church - and those who have drifted away
11 days of prayer for newcomers to church - and those who have drifted away

This year's Thy Kingdom Come will focus on praying for Christians who have drifted away from church during the pandemic, and "those who've just been tasting".

Beth Moore parts ways with Southern Baptist Convention
Beth Moore parts ways with Southern Baptist Convention

The popular speaker and writer said some things about the Southern Baptist heritage "haven't remained in the past".

Scottish Government brings forward opening date for churches
Scottish Government brings forward opening date for churches

The Scottish Government says it will let churches re-open for communal worship earlier than previously planned as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues to bring down case numbers.

Prince Charles visits vaccination centre at Jesus House

Prince Charles paid a visit to the vaccination centre at Jesus House, one of the UK's largest Black Majority Churches, on Tuesday.

It's not enough to believe God exists
It's not enough to believe God exists

It's great that people believe in God but faith in Jesus is essential to our salvation.