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CofE same-sex blessings will lead to change in doctrine, say evangelicals
Evangelicals in the Church of England have expressed concern about the apparent contradiction at the heart of proposals announced this week to allow prayers and blessings for same-sex couples.
Decline in church attendance drove deaths of despair among middle-aged white population: study
"We show that the initial rise in deaths of despair in the US was preceded by a large decline in organized religious participation."
Church of England publishes draft prayers for same-sex blessings
The Church of England has today published draft prayers to be used in blessing services for same-sex couples.
Evangelicals may reject authority of liberal bishops in Church of England
Evangelical ministers in the Church of England are being urged to indicate their willingness to repudiate their obedience to any bishop who departs from established orthodoxy on issues of sexual morality â and to seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Jesus would struggle with most churches today, says Bear Grylls
"All the masks, performances, music and worship bands and all of that sort of stuff â I don't think Christ would recognize a lot of that."
Army veteran fined for praying near abortion clinic
An army veteran has been fined after praying silently for his deceased son near an abortion facility in Bournemouth.
Christian to stand trial after sharing ex-gay testimony
A Christian man in Malta is being prosecuted after he shared his testimony about leaving behind homosexual relationships in an interview with a local media outlet.
Conversion therapy ban: Christians ready to go to court unless parents and pastors are protected
The Christian Institute has said it will take the government to court unless it ensures that the fundamental rights of parents and pastors are protected in a future ban on conversion therapy.
Learning resilience
Resilience is a journey we learn and develop over our lifetime. A journey that's difficult at times.
When government falls short
When discontent with government action emerges, may we not forget that not only is the government instituted by God, but that God remains sovereign over the government.
North Korea is again the worst country for persecution
North Korea has again come out on top of Open Door's annual World Watch List where Christians suffer the most severe persecution.
Evangelicals lament Church of England's plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples
Evangelicals have come out in strong opposition to today's announcement by the Church of England outlining plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.
Church of England pledges £100m in funding to address slavery injustices
The Church of England has created a £100m fund after a report confirmed its investment arm's historic links to transatlantic slavery.
Catholic priest burned to death in Nigeria
"It's a black Sunday for the Catholic Diocese of Minna."
Evangelicals praying as bishops meet for Living in Love and Faith discussions
Bishops have met for the last time before next month's General Synod to discuss Living in Love and Faith (LLF) and a way forward for the Church of England.
Christians prepare for legal action as government presses ahead with 'conversion therapy' ban
Culture secretary Michelle Donelan has announced that the government is preparing to publish draft legislation that will also include transgender people