The evidence for faith-based morals: the academic research that backs Christian family values
Research shows that lifelong marriage is good for all concerned
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RE council recommends new framework to end historic neglect of the subject
Many schools are flouting the requirement to teach RE to year 11s.
Women for Scotland criticise CoE diocese's 'LGBTQIA+ Chaplaincy'
Oxford Diocese said it simply wished to provide pastoral care, not take sides in a debate
Justin Welby says resignation was 'loneliest' moment
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said his resignation last year was the correct decision, despite it being “one of the loneliest moments I’ve ever had”.
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What would the late Sir Ken Morrison have made of the 'Progress Pride' sign in his store?
I shudder to think what he would have made of Morrisons’ capitulation to a political ideology.
Wildwood Kin’s Meg Loney on how a 24/7 prayer meeting brought her back from the brink
Meg Loney went from the depths of drug addiction to being a follower of Christ bringing hope and healing to others with her music.
Elim Church urges UK lawmakers to reconsider 'seismic change' in abortion and assisted suicide votes
“We call for parliamentarians to revisit that issue as a matter of urgency."
Archbishop of Wales resigns
It follows a concerning safeguarding review.
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Same-sex households on the rise in the US
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Christians in Africa face worsening violence, report finds
A new report from International Christian Concern (ICC) has revealed a disturbing rise in violence against Christians across parts of Africa, with Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Kenya experiencing a surge in attacks, abductions, massacres and forced displacements.
Nicaragua crackdown on Christianity deepens amid political power grab
A new policy brief released by Open Doors has exposed as a systematic campaign of repression against Christian communities in Nicaragua.
'Billboard Chris' wins case against Brisbane City Council
Billboard Christ won this round.
Mexico one of 'wokest' countries on earth, repressing free speech
Defending women's rights apparently makes you a "violator against women" in Mexico.
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Elim Church urges UK lawmakers to reconsider 'seismic change' in abortion and assisted suicide votes
“We call for parliamentarians to revisit that issue as a matter of urgency."
The evidence for faith-based morals: the academic research that backs Christian family values
Research shows that lifelong marriage is good for all concerned
Wildwood Kin’s Meg Loney on how a 24/7 prayer meeting brought her back from the brink
Meg Loney went from the depths of drug addiction to being a follower of Christ bringing hope and healing to others with her music.
How going to prison for a crime I didn’t commit changed my life – for the better
In 2008, Wilson Femayi was wrongly convicted and sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He had just graduated from Bible college. His arrest — the result of a personal vendetta — was a devastating moment. But even in that dark place, God was at work. Today, Wilson is the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Zimbabwe, leading programmes that are restoring prisoners and reuniting families across the country.
Pastor calls for night prayer vigils in face of darkening world
When the world darkens, it's time to shine the light of prayer
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are being used to target minorities - report
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarm over the widespread abuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, accusing powerful individuals of using them as a tool for blackmail, forced evictions, and personal enrichment, especially against religious minorities.
200 CofE clergy issue warning against abortion up to birth
A number of bishops were among the signatories.
Over 20 Christians killed in suicide bombing of church in Syria
At least 22 Christians have been killed and dozens more injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a church in Syria.
Unlimited abortion represents 'moral collapse' of Britain
In Britain, praying outside an abortion clinic is illegal, but killing a full term baby soon won't be if Parliament's decision becomes law.
Christian-Jewish aid group rushes $2.5m in emergency relief to Israel
Yael Eckstein, the Fellowship’s president and global CEO, said the need was urgent and overwhelming
Anglican group condemns Parliament's 'culture of death'
“These votes show that while we live in a democracy and respect it, many of those elected to positions of the highest power can no longer be trusted to carry out their responsibilities with wisdom.”
Indian Christian families forced to flee homes after wedding attack
The village demanded the Christians not even conduct funerals
The quiet judgement on the UK
The judgement of God has finally come upon the United Kingdom. Quietly. Silently. Like a thief in the night. It came in the form of an irrational, emotive and Godless parliament who this week voted to permit the killing of babies in the womb up until birth, and has now introduced the National Suicide Service, with its vote to permit assisted suicide. God has given us what we voted for.
Unlimited abortion represents 'moral collapse' of Britain
In Britain, praying outside an abortion clinic is illegal, but killing a full term baby soon won't be if Parliament's decision becomes law.
Same-sex households on the rise in the US
A decade after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell versus Hodges legalising same-sex marriage across the US, new data shows steady growth in the number of American households led by same-sex couples - both married and cohabiting.
There is a toxic side to conservative evangelicalism that needs to be brought to light
It is to be hoped that a forthcoming Channel 4 documentary into the life and crimes of John Smyth will explore the elitist conservative evangelical sub-culture he exploited for his serial abuses.