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People shouldn't be branded bigots for questioning transgenderism, says MSP
An SNP leader has called for civility in the debate on transgenderism as the Scottish government weighs up radical changes to the law.

'Unruly' young boy charms crowd â and pope â at papal audience
A young deaf boy took centre stage at a solemn papal audience yesterday â to his mother's horror and the pope's amusement.

'God with skin on': Learning to live as the body of Christ
As for many of us, my life hasn't been particularly easy. At times there have been moments when I have felt as if God had abandoned me.

Four apps to turbo-charge your spiritual life
But phone time doesn't have to be unhealthy time. In fact, there are some brilliant apps out there which can be a real help to anyone serious about their Christian faith.

New study findings line up with Bible's account of Adam and Eve
A "provocative and misunderstood" scientific study published this year supports the Bible's Adam and Eve story by demonstrating that all humans are descended from a common mother and father, a prominent science writer and public speaker claims.

First genetically edited babies born in China but some scientists say it is unethical
Dr Kiran Musunuru, a University of Pennsylvania gene editing expert, said it was 'an experiment on human beings that is not morally or ethically defensible'

'God meant it for good': A Jewish reading of Joseph's story
At the end of the book of Genesis Joseph reassures his brothers that he does not bear them a grudge for their horrific treatment of him when they were all younger.

Anglicans worldwide join 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
Anglicans around the world are joining together in the 16 Days of Activism movement against gender-based violence.

Christmas luxuries bottom of the list as Brits head to Black Friday sales
Half of shoppers are focused on buying Christmas gifts that people will find useful or have specifically asked for this year.

Advent reading: The wobble at the heart of the world
Even on our good days, our purest motivations, our kindest deeds are at best but fleeting moments, at worst tainted by disordered motivation.

Finding my true identity: What motherhood taught me about God
One of the hardest yet most shaping times of life has been the season of being at home with little ones.

Pastors should embrace the Billy Graham rule, says LifeWay president
The head of LifeWay Christian Resources is urging pastors to adopt the Billy Graham Rule to ensure that they do not fall into moral failure.

If God made everything, then who made God? Apologist answers
Astrophysicist Hugh Ross of the Christian apologetics group Reasons to Believe has recently tackled the question of who or what created God.

More than justice: Why homeless people don't just need homes
Eighteen years ago my first marriage ended. My three daughters and I had to leave our family home and register as homeless.

NHS hopes to dispel myths around organ donation during Interfaith Week
The NHS is using Interfaith Week to engage with faith communities about organ donation.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and fiance Pastor Chad Johnson say key to marriage is: 'pray before you speak'
The couple said they wanted to do their new reality TV show as a different kind of ministry because they were surprised by how many people do not go to counselling prior to getting married.