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SNP MP calls for party action on 'deeply misogynistic' abuse from trans activist trolls
SNP MP calls for party action on 'deeply misogynistic' abuse from trans activist trolls

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has accused her party's leadership of failing to take adequate steps to address abuse from online trolls over her views on gender self-identification.

People who question transgender ideology are afraid of being sacked, says John Humphrys
People who question transgender ideology are afraid of being sacked, says John Humphrys

Former Today presenter John Humphrys has warned that some people are hiding their real views on transgenderism out of fear of the "mob" and the possibility of losing their jobs.

Macron invites Asia Bibi to live in France
Macron invites Asia Bibi to live in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered Asia Bibi asylum in France after she revealed that she wanted to move there.

£5m boost for church growth projects in Wales
£5m boost for church growth projects in Wales

Two projects aimed at increasing the Church in Wales' reach have been awarded grants of nearly £5m between them.

'I should have been challenged,' says woman given puberty blockers as a transgender teen
'I should have been challenged,' says woman given puberty blockers as a transgender teen

An ex-transgender woman has welcomed a High Court judge's decision to allow her case against a gender identity clinic to go to trial.

Asia Bibi credits faith in Jesus with getting her through prison ordeal
Asia Bibi credits faith in Jesus with getting her through prison ordeal

Asia Bibi, who spent nearly a decade on death row in Pakistan, has said it was because of Jesus that she was able to get through the ordeal.

YouTube is within its rights to censor conservative content, court rules
YouTube is within its rights to censor conservative content, court rules

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the video-sharing platform is not compelled by the First Amendment to allow all viewpoints to be shared on the site.

Bible school quarantines students and teacher after Italy trip
Bible school quarantines students and teacher after Italy trip

Capernwray Hall has taken the decision to quarantine six students and a teacher returning from a trip to Italy.

German court's ruling on assisted suicide a 'worrying development'
German court's ruling on assisted suicide a 'worrying development'

A German court's decision to overturn a ban on assisted suicide has been met with disappointment by pro-life advocates.

'The Mark Drama', starring bishops in the Church of England
'The Mark Drama', starring bishops in the Church of England

Three bishops from the Diocese of Blackburn have been brushing up their acting skills for a special dramatisation of the Gospel of Mark.

Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland
Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland

The Church of Ireland has issued guidelines for coronavirus after the first case was confirmed in Northern Ireland on Friday.

Franklin Graham begins legal proceedings against more venues over cancelled tour events
Franklin Graham begins legal proceedings against more venues over cancelled tour events

It comes as the Glasgow Hydro reportedly intends to "resist" a court's request to explain why it cancelled the evangelist's booking.

Willow Creek Germany ends leadership summit early after speaker tests positive for coronavirus
Willow Creek Germany ends leadership summit early after speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Willow Creek Germany has ended its leadership summit a day early after a speaker tested positive for coronavirus.

Library's Drag Queen story time triggers online backlash
Library's Drag Queen story time triggers online backlash

Hitchin Library has billed Drag Queen story time with adult entertainer Ruby Violet as "a wonderful family friendly event".

Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children
Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children

Evangelical groups are working together to produce resources that will equip the church in responding to far-reaching changes to abortion laws in Northern Ireland.

'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads
'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads

With the coronavirus spreading around Europe, Christians are reflecting on what it means for going to church and being good neighbours.