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Independent Advisory Group says Bill Hybels should receive counselling
'The credibility of the allegations is not based on any one accusation or accuser but on the collective testimony and context of the allegations,' the group said.
Here's how Britain's changing weather is affecting wildlife
In February 2019, bumblebee queens were out looking for nest sites, adult butterflies were emerging from their winter hibernation and blossom appeared on some trees and shrubs. But what will be the long-term effects of 2019's early spring?
What rights do the children of Islamic State have under international law?
The children of these women and girls â such as Shamima Begum's new baby boy, born in a Syrian refugee camp â were born to British citizens. This means they fall under the jurisdiction of the UK, raising further issues around how the UK will ensure the children's international legal rights and fulfil its international legal obligations.
Petition launched to protect free speech after street preacher's arrest goes viral
A petition calling for the protection of free speech in Britain has been launched after video footage of a street preacher being arrested went viral.
Same-sex marriage, Romans 14 and the Lambeth Conference
Just how toxic things are capable of getting, when the Lambeth Conference is still a year away, was seen only this week.
Church of England marks 25 years since first women were ordained to priesthood
The very first woman to be ordained, Rev Prebendary Angela Berners-Wilson, was in attendance.
European EA slams 6-year jail sentence for Russian Jehovah's Witness
Dennis Christensen, a Danish citizen, was found guilty early last month of 'the organisation of extremist activity' and sentenced to six years in prison.
3 reasons why we should keep Lent
Lent is never celebrated but only 'kept' and is not so much marked by what we do but what we don't do: it's the season of giving things up.
MP says courts should say whether gay spouses come to Lambeth Conference
An MP has accused the Church of England of discriminating against gay people after bishops were told same-sex spouses would not be invited to the Lambeth Conference.
Historic Istanbul church vandalised in graffiti attack
A historic Armenian church in in Istanbul has been vandalised with graffiti, sparking outrage among Christians and minorities activists.
Why the 'healing ninjas' are wrong: God shows up in our suffering
Suffering is an anathema today and it seems it no longer has a place in our Christian faith either.
Sacked lecturer accuses uni of 'bringing back blasphemy as a crime'
Dr Chris Hill, formerly a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, was initially suspended after emailing its student union in response to a notice about 'hate speech'.
Managing Momo: Why coddling our kids isn't the way to protect them from harm
This past week another disturbing internet game hit the news â the Momo challenge.
Brunson trial drove Turkish hostility to Protestants, church report says
Turkey's trial of Pastor Andrew Brunson on espionage charges has triggered a significant increase in public hate against the country's small Protestant community
Vatican is to investigate Cardinal George Pell over sex abuse conviction
The case of jailed Australian Cardinal George Pell is to be investigated by the Vatican, a spokesman said yesterday.
CARE backs Labour plans to limit online gambling
A Christian social policy charity has welcomed Labour proposals to introduce limits on how much internet gamblers can stake and spend online.