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Jesus disappearing from Christmas as Santa takes over
Jesus disappearing from Christmas as Santa takes over

Four in 10 Brits do not know that Jesus is a part of the Christmas story, a new poll has found.

University blog reinstates pro-life article on birth control after complaints
University blog reinstates pro-life article on birth control after complaints

The Women's Center at the University of Idaho has reinstated an article that was removed from its blog because it challenged pro-choice views on abortion and birth control.

Human Rights Watch adds to condemnation of China over church arrests
Human Rights Watch adds to condemnation of China over church arrests

Chinese authorities should 'immediately release' a pastor detained in the southwestern city of Chengdu and dozens of members of his congregation taken into custody with him, Human Rights Watch has said.

Christian Aid slams British 'double standards' over war in Yemen
Christian Aid slams British 'double standards' over war in Yemen

Christian Aid has accused the UK government of 'double standards' in its engagement on war and peace and demanded that it stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia among other states.

Luke's Gospel: Good news for down and outs
Luke's Gospel: Good news for down and outs

Today we consider the nativity story according to Luke's Gospel. It's a reminder that Christmas is indeed for the 'down and outs' and spiritually that means all of us.

New medical guidance on brain-damaged patients is 'dangerous'
New medical guidance on brain-damaged patients is 'dangerous'

New guidance is putting brain-damaged patients at risk of being starved to death, the Care Not Killing alliance has warned.

New academic centre to 'recover confidence' in the Old Testament
New academic centre to 'recover confidence' in the Old Testament

A new academic centre has been set up at Bristol Baptist College to promote research into the relationship between the Bible and violence.

'We are beginning to rebuild everything,' says Syrian pastor
'We are beginning to rebuild everything,' says Syrian pastor

A pastor who has stayed in the Syrian city of Aleppo through years of conflict is hopeful for the future despite all the devastation.

Yale University vending machines to start selling morning-after pill
Yale University vending machines to start selling morning-after pill

A new vending machine being installed on the campus of Yale University will soon start selling students condoms, lubricants and the morning-after pill.

Trump signs bipartisan legislation protecting aid for religious minorities in Iraq and Syria
Trump signs bipartisan legislation protecting aid for religious minorities in Iraq and Syria

Surrounded by religious leaders and respected religious freedom advocates, Trump signed on Tuesday the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation that has taken nearly two years to pass in order to ensure support for religious minorities displaced in Iraq and Syria and accountability for IS terrorists responsible for the genocide.

Let parents block graphic content on internet streamed movies and TV shows, family group tells Congress
Let parents block graphic content on internet streamed movies and TV shows, family group tells Congress

The Parents Television Council is campaigning for Congress to allow technology platforms like VidAngel or ClearPlay to be block sexual scenes and other graphic content on movies and TV shows streamed over the internet.

8-year-old stopped from talking about the Bible during class show and tell
8-year-old stopped from talking about the Bible during class show and tell

An 8-year-old boy was shut down by his school teacher when he tried to talk about the Bible during his class show and tell, says his parent.

NHS hopes new faith declaration will eradicate barriers to organ donation
NHS hopes new faith declaration will eradicate barriers to organ donation

The NHS has added a faith and beliefs declaration to the organ donor register to add clarity around what different religions believe about organ donation.

Democrats want abortion to be recognised as a human right
Democrats want abortion to be recognised as a human right

The Democrats have introduced a bill in the US House demanding that abortion be recognised as a human right.

Breitbart accuses Google of blocking its ad revenue
Breitbart accuses Google of blocking its ad revenue

Google employees considered blocking Breitbart on 'moral grounds', the right-wing news outlet has alleged.

People 'have not been listened to' on Brexit, says Bishop of Leeds
People 'have not been listened to' on Brexit, says Bishop of Leeds

The Bishop of Leeds has called for a cross-party solution as Westminster continues to fight over the terms of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.