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Children need resilience and character-building skills, not just academic grades, Education Secretary tells Church conference
Education Secretary Damian Hinds argued that non-academic activities like rock-climbing and learning a musical instrument were just as important as academic grades for future success.
First legally non-binary person in the US reverts back to being man
Jamie Shupe said he had returned to his male birth sex and now believed gender identity to be a 'fraud'.
'Thought police' warning after Portsmouth University delays Peter Hitchens talk over concerns about his views
The announcement came days after the Government issued new guidance to protect free speech at British universities over fears that debate around contentious issues like abortion and gender identity is being stifled.
Christian couple turned down as foster parents because of 'bias' against their religious beliefs
A Canadian human rights law firm is accusing a government adoption agency of discriminating against a Christian couple who wanted to become foster parents.
Wealthy American church minister buys medieval Scottish castle
A millionaire church minister from the US has bought a 15th century castle in the north-east of Scotland with plans to turn it from a luxury hotel into her private home.
New study to develop tests for household chemicals over fears they are harming women's fertility
Scientists in Scotland are embarking on a five-year study to develop tests for chemicals found in household goods over concerns that they are damaging women's fertility.
People who marry in their 20s enjoy better sleep and less stress later on in life
People who settle down in their 20s are more likely to get a good night's sleep in middle age, according to a new study.
Mother responds to son wanting to sue for giving birth to him without his consent
The mother of a man who wants to sue her and her husband for bringing him into the world without his consent says she is prepared to take the blame if he can explain how they could have sought his consent.
European Council President Donald Tusk: there's a 'special place in hell' for Brexiters who pushed ahead without a plan
The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has blasted politicians who pushed for Brexit 'without even a sketch of a plan', saying there was a 'special place in hell' for them.
Why calling Liam Neeson a racist is just avoiding the issue
The one uncontroversial thing to say about the Liam Neeson interview is that he probably wishes he'd never given it.
How to hear God's voice when you're desperate for an answer
I prayed and prayed for God to make it super abundantly clear. This was big and we needed to be one hundred per cent sure.
The art of healing: Why churches should care more about beauty
Art is building a bridge between the visible and the invisible. Patients' prisons are being transcended by impossible beauty.
Kids' church, family and Brexit: Why people are more important than projects
The cause may be vital and exciting but I believe we should change the world a person at a time, starting with loving those closest to us.
Half of US Millennial Christians don't believe in evangelism
Almost half of Millennial Christians in the US believe evangelism is wrong, according to new research from Barna.
Karl Marx's London grave memorial damaged in hammer attack
A memorial to Karl Marx at the cemetery in north London where the 19th century political philosopher is buried has been defaced.
Trump appeals to evangelicals with pledge on late-term abortions
During his 82-minute speech, he outlined his political priorities without providing specific policy details.