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How can the Church minister effectively to older people?
How can the Church minister effectively to older people?

Christian Today speaks to Tina English, author of new book, "A Great Place to Grow Old", about how the Church can care practically for older people.

Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns
Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns

Research by Pilgrims Friend Society found feelings of fear were prevalent even among Christians.

Protect children not porn, says new campaign calling for tougher restrictions
Protect children not porn, says new campaign calling for tougher restrictions

A Christian nonprofit that seeks to abolish sex trafficking has launched a new campaign backed by over 40,000 supporters urging government leaders to require porn platforms to install more effective age verification methods to prevent the dangers of early childhood exposure to porn.

Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'

There are reports in the media that Christian footballer Neymar is contractually bound to avoid "religious or political propaganda".

1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study
1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study

Younger people were more likely than older generations to be open to working in the porn industry, the Savanta ComRes poll found.

Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls
Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls

"It is clear that Facebook is incapable of holding itself accountable," said Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn.

Covid put many women off having children - study
Covid put many women off having children - study

Covid-19 made large numbers of women re-consider plans to have children, a study has shown.

Over a third of UK adults believe prayer is good for mental health - poll
Over a third of UK adults believe prayer is good for mental health - poll

A significant minority of Brits believe in the power of prayer when it comes to looking after their mental health.

More college-educated women having babies out of wedlock - study
More college-educated women having babies out of wedlock - study

Facing diminishing returns from their education and overall economic insecurity, women with college degrees are now six times more likely to give birth to their first child out of wedlock than their counterparts just 25 years ago, a new study from Johns Hopkins University shows.

Max Lucado asks for prayer after suffering aneurysm
Max Lucado asks for prayer after suffering aneurysm

Pastor and writer Max Lucado has said he is trusting in God after suffering an aneurysm.

Tim Keller says he's looking to God for healing in cancer battle
Tim Keller says he's looking to God for healing in cancer battle

Tim Keller is asking people to pray that his cancer treatment will be effective and that he and his wife Kathy will stay the course.

After Covid-19, most parents want to work from home
After Covid-19, most parents want to work from home

Millions are slowly returning to the office after the pandemic, but new research suggests many parents want to continue working from home.

For Gen Z teens, letting their actions speak louder than words is an important part of evangelism
For Gen Z teens, letting their actions speak louder than words is an important part of evangelism

Half of Gen Z teens in the US feel that "letting your actions speak rather than using words to explain your faith" is an act of evangelism, according to research by Barna.

Americans increasingly open to evolution
Americans increasingly open to evolution

With increased exposure to college-level education and declining levels of religious belief, a majority of Americans now believe in evolution after nearly two decades of being nearly evenly split on the issue, according to a new study.

Young Christians are increasingly pluralistic in their worldview - study
Young Christians are increasingly pluralistic in their worldview - study

Among 18- to 39-year-olds who said they were born again Christians, over 60% agreed that Muhammad, Buddha and Jesus all taught valid ways to God.

When it comes to Scripture, most Gen Z are a mix of curious and ambivalent - study
When it comes to Scripture, most Gen Z are a mix of curious and ambivalent - study

New research among young Americans suggests there may be an openness to the Bible but many of them doubt its authority.