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Being trolled for an article on this site taught me how unwelcome Christian talk can be
Being trolled for an article on this site taught me how unwelcome Christian talk can be

A steady spew of hateful anti-faith dribble poured relentlessly onto my page with all the charm of a burst sewer pipe.

Trump says he walked from deal with North Korea's Kim over sanction demands

Trump said two days of talks in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi had made good progress in building relations and on the key issue of denuclearisation, but it was important not to rush into a bad deal.

British Government says it won't intervene in Northern Ireland abortion laws
British Government says it won't intervene in Northern Ireland abortion laws

Abortion laws in Northern Ireland must be decided on by the country's own lawmakers, a spokesman for the British Government has said.

WWE star Roman Reigns says cancer remission is down to prayer of fans
WWE star Roman Reigns says cancer remission is down to prayer of fans

'God's voicemail was full,' said the 33-year-old while announcing that his leukemia has gone into remission

New NHS campaign to tackle sharp rise in STIs among Britain's pensioners
New NHS campaign to tackle sharp rise in STIs among Britain's pensioners

The NHS is giving out free condoms in response to a startling increase in the number of over-60s being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection

Government accused of trampling on rights of parents over sex education
Government accused of trampling on rights of parents over sex education

New guidance on relationships and sex education has led to fears that the Government is undermining the rights of parents.

Leeds church delegation builds bridges with German Christians against Brexit backdrop
Leeds church delegation builds bridges with German Christians against Brexit backdrop

Renewed efforts to build links between Anglicans in Leeds and the German city of Hanover are a sign of hope against the uncertainty of Brexit, the Bishop of Ripon has said.

Calvin Samuel resigns from London School of Theology
Calvin Samuel resigns from London School of Theology

The principal of London School of Theology (LST), Rev Dr Calvin Samuel, has resigned from his position following an internal investigation into his conduct.

United Methodist Church gay marriage decision reveals deep fractures
United Methodist Church gay marriage decision reveals deep fractures

The United Methodist Church has voted in favour of maintaining the status quo on same-sex marriage and gay clergy, endorsing the 'Traditional Plan' at its General Conference.

Now protect Nigeria's Christians, charity tells new president
Now protect Nigeria's Christians, charity tells new president

Christians are under pressure from the Islamist Boko Haram movement and from Muslim Fulani herdsmen.

Cardinal Pell behind bars in Australia after child sex conviction
Cardinal Pell behind bars in Australia after child sex conviction

The 77-year-old Pell was back in court on Wednesday for his sentence plea hearing, where his bail was revoked and he was taken into custody ahead of his final sentence being determined.

Buhari re-elected as Nigerian president, Atiku vows legal challenge
Buhari re-elected as Nigerian president, Atiku vows legal challenge

Buhari took 56 per cent of votes against 41 for his main rival, businessman and former vice president Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

New poll reveals dramatic shift towards the pro-life position among Americans
New poll reveals dramatic shift towards the pro-life position among Americans

As Democrats continue their radical push for abortion up to birth, a new poll has found that more Americans are embracing the pro-life perspective.

High speed broadband in rural schools is a social justice issue, says the Church of England
High speed broadband in rural schools is a social justice issue, says the Church of England

The Church of England has welcomed government plans to roll out gigabit speed broadband to over 100 rural schools.

Christ Church Cathedral's medieval carvings continue to surprise and delight even after hundreds of years
Christ Church Cathedral's medieval carvings continue to surprise and delight even after hundreds of years

Small wooden carvings that dot the the ceiling of the Oxford cathedral are being inspected for the first time in half a century

Church leader tells Scottish parliamentarians to build a society that cares for all
Church leader tells Scottish parliamentarians to build a society that cares for all

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has told MSPs that too many people are having to rely on foodbanks to get by.