Finding female voices in the Scriptures
On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story …
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Bishop and Traitors star front Tearfund's International Women's Day campaign
Admired women in the Church are heading up Tearfund's new campaign for International Women's Day.
What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them
An Iranian Christian has given her insights into the meaning of Ramadan for Muslims and has shared three prayer topics for Christians to consider during the Islamic holy month.
One historic press conference, two bad Messiahs and three great truths
I know only a limited amount of what happened in the past. I’m not sure I understand what is happening now. And I certainly don’t know what is going to happen in the future. But I do know three great truths, which both give me hope and help me to understand.
Why Islam is bound to be the winner from the lost boys of the UK
Islam has been given an open goal for conversion growth through the collapse of the traditional family in the UK since the 1960s.
Lessons from great women of faith
This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.
Why it can be so hard to be a woman in the world’s poorest communities
International Women's Day is a day for not only celebrating the achievements of women but a chance to strive for gender equality.
Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...
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Tribunal hears case of sacked Christian who raised concerns about transitioning child
“Teachers are being bullied not to question trans affirming policies but evidence shows they put the welfare of children at serious risk."
Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing scheme helps addicts recover
A Christian charity in Scotland is helping addicts to recover and reintegrate into the community with the help of an innovative rock-climbing scheme.
Midwifery student suspended from training course for abortion comments
Sara Spencer was eventually cleared of all wrongdoing.
Christian groups call for National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide
Religious organisations across the UK are uniting for a National Day of Prayer Against Assisted Suicide on Tuesday 25 March.
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Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in Nicaragua
A report on human rights and religious freedom in Nicaragua warns that conditions in the central American state are continuing to deteriorate.
Michael Gove: Prayer is the 'foundation' of Britain
Former Conservative minister Michael Gove has weighed in on the current controversy surrounding free speech and Scottish abortion buffer zones.
USAID and the Church
They say that the best disinfectant is light. In that case, the American government seems to be going through a deep cleansing, and the revelations about USAID and government spending have certainly been enlightening!
Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in Nicaragua
A report on human rights and religious freedom in Nicaragua warns that conditions in the central American state are continuing to deteriorate.
Velázquez's portrait of nun and Michelangelo's bronze Christ corpus to be displayed together for first time
A portrait by Diego Velázquez of the devout Mother Jerónima de la Fuente, painted in 1620, will be exhibited alongside a 25cm bronze cast of Christ, thought to have been modelled by Michelangelo.
Why the Church of England is wrong to support same-sex marriage
The Church of England has always held that the traditional conjugal view of marriage is one that was instituted by God himself at creation. What would therefore have to be established is that this view was mistaken and that we now know that God supports the redefined view of marriage.
Life as an army chaplain in Ukraine
A priest in Ukraine has given an account of his role in offering spiritual support to soldiers on the frontline of the current conflict.
MP joins pro-lifers in calling for end to NI 'horrific abortion law'
Anti-abortion campaigners have called for an end to Northern Ireland’s “extreme abortion regime” after official figures recorded the highest ever number of abortions in the province.