Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife
"I'm spiritual, not religious" does indeed appear to be a genuine demographic, according to the most current global data.
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Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration
The Bishop of Oxford has published an open letter to Nigel Farage, criticising the Reform UK leader’s plans to overhaul Britain’s immigration system and accusing him of stoking fear.
Chris Brain to face retrial for outstanding charges
One woman claimed she had been assaulted after helping families to identify victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Could the arrest of Graham Linehan be a turning point for the UK?
It is no surprise that he was targeted. But it is a shock that the police are now apparently being used as the thought police for the trans activists.
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Jersey puts forward assisted suicide proposals
Last year Jersey Deputies voted by 32 votes to 14 to permit assisted suicide.
Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?
Cuthberga was a former Anglo-Saxon Queen turned religious leader, who was a woman of deep faith and learning who died 1,300 years ago. This is her story …
Scotland's assisted suicide laws discriminate against the disabled, says senior lawyer
Proponents of assisted suicide often bolster their case by pointing to proposed safeguards that would protect the vulnerable, however these have been described as “inadequate” by one legal expert.
Pope prays for victims of Lisbon funicular tragedy
The Pope expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families.
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Indian state sanctions life in prison for converting people to Christianity
In practice anti-conversion laws are used to prevent people from leaving Hinduism.
Christians bringing aid and assistance to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake
“Alongside the practical needs for emergency shelter and food, there is also a need for compassion and support for people like Abdul who have lost family and friends in this deadly earthquake.”
Court sides with Babylon Bee in meme legal case
A federal judge has struck down a California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that prohibits the creation of deepfake images and videos of politicians after conservative Christian satire site Babylon Bee and others sued.
Boko Haram terrorists kill eight Christians in north-east Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.
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Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife
"I'm spiritual, not religious" does indeed appear to be a genuine demographic, according to the most current global data.
Could the arrest of Graham Linehan be a turning point for the UK?
It is no surprise that he was targeted. But it is a shock that the police are now apparently being used as the thought police for the trans activists.
Digital Bible distribution outstrips print worldwide for the first time
Increasingly, people are reading from the Scriptures digitally.
Archaeologists find dam that fed the biblical Pool of Siloam
From the Bible account of the miracle at the Pool of Siloam come the famous words “whereas I was blind, now I see”.
The cautionary tale of ‘Sophie from Dundee’
When you take one particular case you had better make sure that you know what you are talking about.
Christian Aid launches appeal for Afghanistan after devastating earthquake
Afghanistan is already battling a drought and the aftermath of decades of war.
Could the thinking behind the Alpha Course help to bring our world together?
Questions are good. They help us understand the world around us. The alternative is closing down our minds.
European Digital Services Act threatens free speech across the world, say Christians
Free speech is under threat in Britain and in Europe, a Christian group has warned.
National borders should be respected, says church minister
“Yes, of course the Christian loves his neighbour whoever he is, but that love does not require the abandonment of divinely ordained national boundaries."
New church-run recovery centre expands addiction support across Scottish Highlands
The new six-bed facility, Nevis House, will provide up to 22 placements each year.
Campaigners urge prayer and action ahead of assisted suicide Lords debate
Campaigners have suggested that there's still all to play for as the bill is deliberated by the Lords.
Abortion leads to increased risk of depression and serious mental health issues among women
Women who have abortions face an “increased risk of mental health-related hospitalization” compared to those who carry their pregnancies to term, according to a recent study.
Pioneering Bishop of Bristol retires
Vivienne Faull represents the first generation of ordained women in the Church of England
Hearing to decide on Chris Brain retrial for remaining charges
The hearing scheduled for 4 September will decide whether there are grounds for a re-trial of the five charges that the jury could not reach a decision on.
HTB partners with struggling churches at risk of closure
“We’ve lost at least one generation, and we don’t want to lose more.”
Global fertility decline sparks debate over future policy, as UK birth rates drop to unprecedented levels
North America and Europe are among the lowest worldwide, but China now sits at just 1.0 births per woman – one of the lowest rates ever recorded.