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Prosperity gospel gaining ground in the US
Prosperity gospel gaining ground in the US

The prosperity gospel is growing in popularity among American Protestant churchgoers, according to new research.

Nigerian court affirms right to convert from Islam to Christianity
Nigerian court affirms right to convert from Islam to Christianity

A court in northern Nigeria has granted a court order protecting an 18-year-old Christian convert from threats to her life by family members, a ruling that emphasizes the fundamental right to change religion, in this case, from Islam to Christianity.

Gender conversion laws threaten religious freedom in Australia
Gender conversion laws threaten religious freedom in Australia

"There is a danger that NSW parents could lose the legal right to discuss issues of sex and sexuality with their children under new conversion practices legislation."

Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'
Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'

Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Bottomley MP, has joined calls for Religious Studies to be properly funded.

Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row
Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row

Scottish politicians must speak out to denounce a "stifling atmosphere" in the arts and other institutions in Scotland, a Christian charity has said.

Tribunal upholds religious liberty in drag queen case
Tribunal upholds religious liberty in drag queen case

"This is a really good precedent-setting decision for all Christians who want to stand up and speak out against the sexualisation of children."

Evangelicals in the Church of England need good leaders
Evangelicals in the Church of England need good leaders

After various leadership resignations, evangelicals in the Church of England, conservative and charismatic, have cause for sober reflection as their churches gear up for the autumn term.

South Carolina court upholds state's heartbeat abortion ban
South Carolina court upholds state's heartbeat abortion ban

The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the state's heartbeat abortion ban, which bans most abortions after a baby's heartbeat can be detected, which is normally around six weeks into a pregnancy.

Thousands expected at March for Life UK
Thousands expected at March for Life UK

March for Life UK is hoping to build on the success of the last few years when it takes to the streets of London in just over a week.

Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy for TikTok upload
Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy for TikTok upload

Video posted of content that led to prior attacks in Jaranwala.

Kenya closes churches over \'starvation massacre\' that has killed 427
Kenya closes churches over 'starvation massacre' that has killed 427

While deploring the mass starvation of members of Good News International Ministries in Malindi, officials of established churches are resisting calls for more regulation of religious groups.

3-month jail term given for halting Christian worship in Indonesia
3-month jail term given for halting Christian worship in Indonesia

A Christian would have received harsh punishment for same crime, rights advocate says.

Conservative cardinal predicts Synod on Synodality could lead to schism
Conservative cardinal predicts Synod on Synodality could lead to schism

Cardinal Raymond Burke is considered a leading voice among Catholic conservatives and papal critics.

Being cancelled 'saved my life', says Christian comedian John Crist
Being cancelled 'saved my life', says Christian comedian John Crist

Christian comedian John Crist has opened up about being cancelled during a sexual misconduct scandal that nearly ended his career.

Faith-based addiction charity launches ambitious expansion programme
Faith-based addiction charity launches ambitious expansion programme

A £150,000 grant from Benefact Trust, a UK-based Christian development organisation, is helping fund an ambitious expansion programme by faith-based addiction recovery charity, Street Connect.

Concerns for treatment of believers in Holy Land
Concerns for treatment of believers in Holy Land

Visiting the Stella Maris monastery in Haifa to express his solidarity with Christians, Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, spoke out against the growing trend of religious intolerance.