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School cancelled support for evangelical charity 'after one complaint about Christian beliefs'
School cancelled support for evangelical charity 'after one complaint about Christian beliefs'

An independent school has been accused of bending to cancel culture for reportedly withdrawing its support for an evangelical charity after "one complaint about its Christian beliefs on marriage".

Gen Z more likely to say religion and science are compatible - study
Gen Z more likely to say religion and science are compatible - study

Younger generations are less likely to see a conflict between faith and science, or a belief in both evolution and God, according to a major new study.

The importance of being anchored in a world full of chaos
The importance of being anchored in a world full of chaos

The truth is, our faith does not necessarily protect us from having terrible things happen to us. What it does however, is provide us with a foundation on which we can stand when everyone and everything around us appears to be falling apart.

How can we speak to God?
How can we speak to God?

God doesn't want us to feel isolated from Him, or helpless and inadequate in knowing Him.

Zelensky prays to God to save Ukraine
Zelensky prays to God to save Ukraine

In a message to mark the Orthodox Easter on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said he was believing "in a new victory for Ukraine" and that "our dawn is coming soon".

Pastors and churchgoers differ over whose job they think it is to 'go and make disciples'
Pastors and churchgoers differ over whose job they think it is to 'go and make disciples'

While a majority of pastors agree that every disciple of Jesus Christ is mandated in Scripture to "go and make disciples" as part of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20, most Christians believe this mandate only applies to some disciples, not all, a new study from Barna shows.

Helping Ukrainian refugees through the trauma and distress of war
Helping Ukrainian refugees through the trauma and distress of war

When Russia invaded Ukraine, it sparked an exodus of refugees as millions fled their homes. But given the choice, many would love to go back, says Bishop Josep Ferrer, who recently visited the country.

Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property
Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that properties held by 14 churches that left The Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay clergy and acceptance of same-sex unions more than a decade ago shall be returned to the denomination and its affiliated diocese in the state.

Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years
Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years

Easter was extra special for one Christian community in Iraq this Easter as it opened for services for the first time since being desecrated by ISIS militants eight years ago.

Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing
Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing

The Salvation Army has apologised after a joint ITV and Guardian investigation accused the Christian Church and charity of acting like a "rogue landlord".

Surge in divorce applications after change to law
Surge in divorce applications after change to law

England and Wales saw a 50 per cent surge in applications for divorce after new rules making the process easier came into effect earlier this month.

Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners
Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners

New figures on suicide among people diagnosed with severe health conditions point to a need to improve care and support, not change the law on assisted suicide, campaigners have said.

The Church has let the wolves creep in
The Church has let the wolves creep in

Wolves can do two things at once: pull the wool over the eyes of others while also wrapping it around their own shoulders. So how do we close the gate?

When a step of faith needs courage
When a step of faith needs courage

The decision I was about to make involved turning down a job offer, and healthy salary, to follow a desire of my heart – writing. I prayed all week about confirmation for my next step.

Putin tells Israel to hand over custody of historic Jerusalem church
Putin tells Israel to hand over custody of historic Jerusalem church

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter to the Israeli government requesting that it transfer control of a historic church in Jerusalem to Russian custody.

John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference
John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference

Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Leadership Conference from Alpha.