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Time away from Facebook may improve your wellbeing
Despite the scandals of recent years, billions of people still log on to Facebook each month to catch up with the news and see what their friends and family are up to.
Atheist minister says not allowing her to continue in church ministry would be a 'betrayal'
The atheist minister of a church in Toronto, Canada has claimed that it would be a 'betrayal' to remove her from her position because she didn't believe in God.
Philippine church bombing was carried out by Indonesian couple, says interior minister
The Philippine interior minister said an Indonesian couple with ties to an Islamic State-linked group are behind a church bombing that killed 20 people last weekend.
New Government guidance aimed at protecting free speech at universities
The introduction of the guidance comes at a time when some students and academics have raised concerns about censorship around issues like abortion and gender identity.
Pastor says Facebook blocked his pro-life post for going against Community Standards
Facebook has been accused of blocking the pro-life post of a pastor who criticised New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over his newly passed late-term abortion bill.
Churches step in to help people fleeing chaos in Venezuela
Churches are offering practical and psychological help to people fleeing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela.
Free Church minister wins national award for prison work
A minister in the Free Church of Scotland has won a national award in recognition of his pastoral care work at a prison in Edinburgh.
Virginia lawmaker apologises for supporting controversial late-term abortion bill
A Virginia lawmaker has apologised for being co-patron to a radical late-term abortion bill she says she never would have backed if she had read it properly.
Peer withdraws attempt to smooth CofE path to same-sex marriage
The amendment to the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Bill sought to end the exemption that means the Church of England and Church in Wales cannot opt in without a change in the law.
Kim Davis may be forced to pay $225,000 over gay marriage licence battle
Kim Davis, the Christian clerk jailed after refusing to issue same-sex marriage licences, may be forced to pay $225,000 in legal and court fees incurred by gay couples suing her.
100-day campaign launches to save iconic Scottish Baptist church building
The former Coats Memorial Baptist Church in Paisley closed as a church last October following years of declining attendance and rising costs.
Religious people are happier than others, according to research
The study also found that religious participation, as opposed to simply being affiliated with a religion, made a difference to levels of happiness.
Assisted dying poll sparks row in Royal College of Physicians
The college plans to poll its members over whether they support helping patients end their lives.
Home, leadership and loneliness: How 'conditional belonging' can ruin a ministry
It is increasingly difficult to talk about 'home' in a manner that resonates positively with most people.
Bishop calls for fines on social media platforms that harm young people
A Church of England bishop has called for social media companies to be regulated to protect children from online abuse and bullying.
Evangelism tops agenda for CofE synod meetings
According to the Church, papers published today set out how 'small behavioural changes' by the around one million people who regularly attend Church of England churches could make a 'huge difference'.