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TobyMac says love has made his son's death 'bearable'
TobyMac says love has made his son's death 'bearable'

TobyMac has posted an emotional message to friends and fans ahead of Thanksgiving, thanking them for their love and acts of kindness after his son's death.

High Court permanently bans school protests against LGBT teaching
High Court permanently bans school protests against LGBT teaching

The High Court in Birmingham has decided to make an exclusion zone around a school in the city permanent, preventing parents from protesting outside the grounds against LGBT equality teaching.

Evangelicals in the Methodist Church meet to discuss response to gay wedding plans
Evangelicals in the Methodist Church meet to discuss response to gay wedding plans

Evangelicals have been holding a series of regional events to consider their future in the Methodist Church after it signalled its intention to allow same-sex weddings in its chapels earlier this year.

Chief Rabbi's intervention on antisemitism should 'alert us to the deep sense of insecurity and fear' felt by British Jews, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury says society must reflect on its commitment to "mutual flourishing and inclusion" after the Chief Rabbi's unprecedented attack on the Labour Party and its leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Christian arrested for praying outside abortion clinic criticises Archbishop over buffer zone support
Christian arrested for praying outside abortion clinic criticises Archbishop over buffer zone support

A Christian man who faced charges for praying outside an abortion clinic has criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury over his position on buffer zones.

Despite culture wars, most Americans support religious freedom
Despite culture wars, most Americans support religious freedom

This included religious freedom in the workplace, with support being the strongest among young people.

Men feel stressed if their female partners earn more than 40% of household income
Men feel stressed if their female partners earn more than 40% of household income

The best marriages are probably based on teamwork. But it seems individual contributions do matter – specifically, who earns how much of the household income.

Depression: men far more at risk than women in deprived areas
Depression: men far more at risk than women in deprived areas

Men living in the most deprived areas were 51% more likely to experience depression than those living in areas that were not deprived. Interestingly, the results did not reach statistical significance in women.

Boy, 5, thrown from balcony at Mall is now walking and credits angels, Jesus for saving him
Boy, 5, thrown from balcony at Mall is now walking and credits angels, Jesus for saving him

A 5-year-old boy, who was shockingly thrown from a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America, has testified the love of Jesus and the help of angels who caught him as he continues his recovery, and is now miraculously said to be walking "perfectly" again.

Newlywed pastor found shot dead in bed with church elder husband
Newlywed pastor found shot dead in bed with church elder husband

A newlywed pastor of a church has been found shot dead in her bed alongside her church elder husband in a shocking incident in Connecticut, USA.

Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching
Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching

Christians in Australia have voiced concerns about proposed changes to the law in the state of Victoria to outlaw "conversion practices" that could include prayer, pastoral care and religious teaching against sexual activity outside marriage.

Dozens of MPs sign pledge to protect the unborn
Dozens of MPs sign pledge to protect the unborn

A pledge to protect unborn babies and end pregnancy discrimination has been signed by 80 MPs.

Counsellors defend right to receive professional help for unwanted same-sex attraction
Counsellors defend right to receive professional help for unwanted same-sex attraction

The International Federation for Therapeutic Counselling Choice (IFTCC) said that a "deceitful" political campaign was being waged across mental health bodies to label support for unwanted same sex attraction as "conversion therapy".

After elections, Hong Kong government 'mustn't squander this historic opportunity' to end paralysis

Lord Alton is urging the Hong Kong government to listen to the people after a historic turn out in local elections that saw a landslide victory for pro-democracy parties.

The highs and lows of putting on a Nativity
The highs and lows of putting on a Nativity

I have learned over the years not to be a perfectionist when planning a children's performance of any kind.

Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary
Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary

A celebration at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday caps a year of special events to mark its 100th anniversary.