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Charges against Christian politician are because of 'discriminatory hate speech'
Finland's state prosecutors are pushing back against the international outcry over the charges against a Christian politician by describing her statements on marriage and sexuality as "discriminatory hate speech".
Carl Lentz's wife attacks mean-spirited Christians
Laura Lentz said she had discovered true friendships in the people who have stood by her family since the firing of her husband Carl as pastor of Hillsong NYC.
Irish Prime Minister called to protect religious freedom after Covid worship ban
An open letter has been sent to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin calling for guarantees that church worship will never again be banned in Ireland.
Swedish doctors halt use of puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria
Doctors at a prominent Swedish hospital that treats children suffering from gender dysphoria announced they will no longer prescribe cross-sex hormones or drugs that suppress puberty.
EU appoints new religious freedom envoy
The European Commission has appointed a new religious freedom Special Envoy after a two year vacancy.
Josh Duggar barred from returning to family home
Former reality star Josh Duggar has been released on bail for child porn charges but must stay with a third party.
Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
The Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.
Government threatened with legal action over conversion therapy ban
The Christian Institute is threatening to take legal action against the Government if a proposed ban on conversion therapy ends up criminalising the "wrong kind of prayer".
Make your vote count, say bishops
Bishops in Wales are encouraging people to get out and vote on election day.
Dozens of election candidates sign pro-life pledge
The Both Lives Pledge outlines three policy changes designed to increase protection for babies in the womb and end pregnancy discrimination for women â policies that are designed to save lives by protecting and supporting both mother and child.
Pro-life movement has made gains in 2021 despite White House's pro-abortion agenda
A new report from a pro-choice research organization found that in the first four months of 2021, more than 500 pro-life bills have been introduced at the state level and more than 60 have been enacted nationwide.
Ravi Zacharias played the 'wounded warrior' to manipulate people, says John Piper
John Piper has warned Christians not to live a "double life" in the wake of the Ravi Zacharias scandal.
Pressure mounts on Government to legalise assisted suicide
Matt Hancock has said that all arguments need to be considered in the debate on legalising assisted suicide.
Covid forces cancellation of Greenbelt for second year in a row
Greenbelt, one of the biggest Christian festivals in the UK, has been cancelled for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
High Court judge approves withdrawal of Pippa Knight's life support treatment
A High Court judge has said there should be no more delays in withdrawing life-support treatment for a 5-year-old girl with brain damage.
Interfaith collaborative launched to promote peace and religious freedom
The programme will focus on Iraq, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda.