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Church of England bishops publish guidance on welcoming transgender people
Church of England bishops have published guidance for parishes planning services to help transgender people mark their transition.
Brexit: Can we think outside the box?
Like the surreal and almost psychedelic Christmas pantomime I see locally with my family each year, Brexit seems to have entered fresh flights of absurdity.
Scottish Government should raise Child Benefit, says Church moderator
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly wants to see child benefit raised by £5 a week.
Scotland introduces baby grant to help low income families have children
A new grant has been introduced in Scotland to help low income families cover the cost of having children.
Trans parents say they will let their baby choose own gender later
When people ask them what gender baby Zo is, they do not disclose it and for now, they refer to the baby using 'they' pronouns.
Principal who banned all things Christmas at her school is placed on leave
The Nebraska principal who banned teachers from using all Christmas or holiday-related symbols or activities in class has been placed on leave for violating school district policy.
Pastor John Gray takes flak for gifting wife with pricey Lamborghini
With a price tag of around $200,000, Lamborghini Urus are out of reach for most people
Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line
Céline Dion has denied trying to shift gender norms with her controversial new children's clothing line.
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people more likely to be politically liberal - study
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely to be liberal in their political views and attitudes to social issues, according to new research.
Kids entering video-game rehab over Fortnite addiction
More children are reportedly receiving treatment after becoming addicted to the video game Fortnite.
Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills
A major research project into the effects of heavy screen time among children has found signs of damage to cognitive abilities and memory function.
Monk, hermit and mystic: 7 quotes from Thomas Merton
Merton's spirituality drew not just on Christian traditions but on Eastern religions as well, though he was an orthodox Christian.
Being fed, feeding others: The Bible as daily gift
The book of Deuteronomy reminds me of my dependence on God's word: 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God' (NRSV).
Iran arrests 100 Christians ahead of Christmas
More than 100 Iranian Christians were arrested last week in another sign of increasing pressure on Iran's believers.
Bishop of Oxford warns parliamentarians against 4 Brexit 'temptations'
The Bishop of Oxford has challenged parliamentarians to put aside the 'four temptations' of self-interest, pursuit of short term power, nostalgia and idealism as they approach tomorrow's crucial Brexit vote.
Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas
Martha, who made headlines by reaching the quarter-final of the hit reality show aged 17, took on her latest baking challenge in support of the Church of England's #FollowTheStar campaign