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Former nanny accuses ex-Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz of bullying and sexual abuse
Fired Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz has been accused of bullying and sexual abuse by a former nanny.

Teachers' union criticised over 'deeply distressing' play portraying Jesus as transgender
The Christian Institute has questioned the decision of a Scottish teachers' union to host a controversial play that portrays Jesus as transgender.

Archbishop expresses 'deep sadness' over remains of 215 children found in mass grave at former Catholic school
The school opened under the Roman Catholic administration in 1890 and housed as many as 500 students in the 1950s.

Christian Institute to take legal action if conversion therapy ban outlaws 'wrong kind of prayer'
The Christian Institute has told the Northern Ireland Executive it will "not hesitate" to take legal action if legitimate expressions of religious belief are outlawed under a conversion therapy ban.

G7 have pumped more money into fossil fuels than clean energy - report
G7 nations have "missed major opportunities" to go green, Tearfund has warned.

Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study
Only 6% of Americans have a "biblical worldview," according to research from notable evangelical pollster George Barna released as part of a new endeavor with the Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council.

Christian doctor facing criminal charges after telling people to pray to Jesus
A Christian doctor in India is facing criminal charges after telling families to pray to Jesus during the pandemic.

Law professors condemn Finland's prosecution of Christian MP over sexuality views
Law professors from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and other respected institutions are calling on the US to intervene in the prosecution of a Finnish MP over her views on marriage and sexuality.

Teacher suspended after refusing to affirm transgender identities
A teacher has been suspended by his elementary school for refusing to accept trans-affirming school policies that "damage" children.

Keep praying, say persecuted Christians
Christians who have experienced persecution and suffering firsthand for their faith have asked people in the free world to keep praying for their brothers and sisters in prison.

Swedish Church declares itself trans inclusive
The Church of Sweden has declared itself pro-trans while also attacking feminists and so-called "radical right-wing Christian groups".

Shakespeare's musings on religion are like curious whispers â they require deep listening to be heard
Writing at a time of great religious polarization and upheaval, Shakespeare's greatest pronouncements on faith are more like curious whispers â and, like whispers, they require deep listening to be heard.

In 2019, more Protestant churches closed in the US than opened
With fewer than 50% of Americans holding formal memberships in churches in 80 years, more Protestant churches are closing than opening nationwide, and further decline appears "inevitable," new data show.

Netherlands euthanasia procedures reached record levels in 2020
Netherlands had record numbers of euthanasia procedures in 2020, a new report has found.

Detransitioners share their stories
A CBS "60 Minutes" segment highlighting the suffering of individuals harmed by transgender medicalization has raised the ire of LGBT activists and has others believing a shift in the debate over transgenderism is near.

Kellog's Pride cereal encourages people to choose their pronouns
Cereal brand Kellog's has partnered with an LGBT advocacy group to create a special cereal packaged in a box encouraging people to choose their own pronouns.