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Actor accuses Chris Pratt of attending 'infamously anti-LGBTQ' church
Actor accuses Chris Pratt of attending 'infamously anti-LGBTQ' church

Chris Pratt has found himself on the receiving end of criticism over the church he attends after talking about his faith on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last Thursday.

'Just in case': What Michael Green taught me about back-pocket evangelism
'Just in case': What Michael Green taught me about back-pocket evangelism

I have had the great privilege of getting to know some of the great elder statesmen of the church.

Win in transgender regret research case would be 'victory for freedom of speech'
Win in transgender regret research case would be 'victory for freedom of speech'

A psychotherapist challenging Bath Spa University after it refused to grant permission for research into transgender regret says a win in court this month 'would be a victory for freedom of speech in academia'.

Southern Baptist Convention in shock after newspapers reveal hundreds of abuse cases
Southern Baptist Convention in shock after newspapers reveal hundreds of abuse cases

The report found around 380 Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers had been 'credibly accused' of misconduct, with around 220 convicted or receiving plea deals.

Brits don't believe in Darwin, says new poll
Brits don't believe in Darwin, says new poll

The poll commissioned for Puffin Books also found more than one in 10 (12 per cent) believe in 'creationism'.

Sacked cardinal issues manifesto in thinly veiled attack on pope

Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, 71, a German who was the Vatican's doctrinal chief until 2017, issued the four-page manifesto on Friday via conservative Catholic media outlets.

Prison Service to stop transgender inmates serving sentences in women's wings
Prison Service to stop transgender inmates serving sentences in women's wings

Transgender inmates are to serve their prison sentences in separate wings over concerns for the safety of female prisoners.

Pope Francis offered $1m to give veganism a try

The Pope is being offered $1m to go vegan this Lent as part of a new global campaign launched on the back of Veganuary.

Government pushing ahead with no-fault divorce
Government pushing ahead with no-fault divorce

The Government is moving ahead with plans to introduce no-fault divorce, justice secretary David Gauke has confirmed.

Unhealthy guilt: When our best doesn\'t seem enough
Unhealthy guilt: When our best doesn't seem enough

Recently I've found myself feeling guilty all the time. It feels as if it's not good enough even when I try to do my best.

Joni Eareckson Tada on the Bible verse that's sustaining her in cancer battle
Joni Eareckson Tada on the Bible verse that's sustaining her in cancer battle

Joni Eareckson Tada says she's nearly finished with radiation treatment following her cancer diagnosis and shared the powerful Bible verse that's been sustaining her as she battles the disease.

What is the Great Commission and why is it so controversial?
What is the Great Commission and why is it so controversial?

A majority of church-going American Christians are unfamiliar with the term, the "Great Commission," a recent survey found.

Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to better mental well-being – new study
Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to better mental well-being – new study

It is well known that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is good for your physical health, but our latest research suggests that it might be good for your mental health too.

Women who don't believe trans people should share their spaces are 'not welcome in the Liberal Democrats'
Women who don't believe trans people should share their spaces are 'not welcome in the Liberal Democrats'

Liberal Democrat peer Lynne Featherstone has said that women are not welcome in the party if they are opposed to trans people having access to their spaces.

Appeal to orthodox bishops to attend Lambeth Conference despite differences
Appeal to orthodox bishops to attend Lambeth Conference despite differences

The archbishop overseeing plans for the next Lambeth Conference is pleading with orthodox bishops threatening to boycott the event to come in spite of their differences.

Government training programme to 'empower' Britain's faith leaders
Government training programme to 'empower' Britain's faith leaders

A new training programme is being rolled out by the Government to 'empower' Britain's faith leaders in meeting the changing needs of their congregations.