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Northern Ireland votes on abortion and gay marriage put free speech at risk, says Christian Institute
Northern Ireland votes on abortion and gay marriage put free speech at risk, says Christian Institute

Votes in Parliament to relax abortion and same-sex marriage laws in Northern Ireland have made free speech "vulnerable", the Christian Institute has said.

Christian freedoms 'should be protected', says Australian PM Scott Morrison
Christian freedoms 'should be protected', says Australian PM Scott Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told the Hillsong conference that he wants everyone to feel comfortable talking about their faith.

Poll reveals concerns about employers dictating what employees say outside of work
Poll reveals concerns about employers dictating what employees say outside of work

After the sacking of Christian rugby player Israel Folau, a poll reveals that many Australians are wary about employees being penalised by employer restrictions over what they can say beyond the workplace.

'Deeply sad day' after vote in Westminster on abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
'Deeply sad day' after vote in Westminster on abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland

Westminster MPs have been accused of putting "personal agendas ahead of the people" by voting overwhelmingly in favour of amendments to liberalise abortion and gay marriage laws in Northern Ireland in the event that devolution is not restored.

Hong Kong: how a more assertive British government can uphold the 'one country, two systems' formula
Hong Kong: how a more assertive British government can uphold the 'one country, two systems' formula

The proposed extradition law is such an explosive issue, because if enacted, it would tear down the firewall between the rule of law in Hong Kong and and the rule by law in mainland China, where the party-state plays the role of jury, judge and executioner.

Christian Hong Kong protester 'fed up with Carrie Lam's wordplay' on extradition Bill
Christian Hong Kong protester 'fed up with Carrie Lam's wordplay' on extradition Bill

A Christian activist who was at the forefront of the pro-democracy Umbrella Protests in Hong Kong has strongly crticised Chief Executive Carrie Lam after she said that the controversial extradition Bill was "dead".

Methodist evangelicals urged to stay and engage after Church moves towards gay blessings
Methodist evangelicals urged to stay and engage after Church moves towards gay blessings

An evangelical network in the Methodist Church is asking evangelicals not to leave just yet but stay and engage as plans for gay marriage blessings continue to be debated.

How churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo are helping to prevent the spread of Ebola
How churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo are helping to prevent the spread of Ebola

Ebola is continuing to cause suffering in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the death toll recently passed 1,500. But after the 2014 outbreak, things are different this time round

Do we need a new evangelical manifesto?
Do we need a new evangelical manifesto?

Evangelicals, as we know, tend to get pretty short shrift in much of the media these days.

10-year-old Christians excluded from school after objecting to LGBT school assignment
10-year-old Christians excluded from school after objecting to LGBT school assignment

Two 10-year-old Christian students were suspended for five days last month after they were accused of using "homophobic" language when objecting to an LGBT Pride Month primary school assignment.

Church of England moves towards communion with the Methodist Church
Church of England moves towards communion with the Methodist Church

The Church of England's national assembly has backed proposals to continue the process towards communion with the Methodist Church.

Government must act on 'shocking' levels of Christian persecution, says review
Government must act on 'shocking' levels of Christian persecution, says review

Report from the Bishop of Truro recommends sanctions for perpetrators of Christian persecution and "mandatory" religious literacy training for all Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff.

Church of England has a 'long way still to travel' on safeguarding
Church of England has a 'long way still to travel' on safeguarding

The Church of England has been told it must move from words to actions if it is to "cement the position of safeguarding in the Church as being of the utmost importance".

Church of England clergy to be offered mentoring and coaching to support improved wellbeing
Church of England clergy to be offered mentoring and coaching to support improved wellbeing

The Church of England has committed to doing more to support the wellbeing of clergy and their families.

Church of England commits to doing more to stop serious youth violence
Church of England commits to doing more to stop serious youth violence

Providing weapons bins and opening up churches as "safe places" for young people are some of the actions that churches should be taking to stop serious youth violence, the Church of England has heard.

127 churches in Egypt receive legal status

Egypt has authorized the legalization of 127 congregations that were previously operating without a government permit in the latest wave of church approvals.