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  Indi Gregory: Parents of 8-month-old ordered off life support make last-ditch appeal

  Jon Brown | Thu 9 Nov 2023 7:52 GMT

  Lawyers for the parents of a baby girl in the United Kingdom are making a last-ditch appeal after a judge ruled that she should be removed from life support by Thursday and not allowed to return home despite her parents' wishes.

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  Church supports grieving community after Alfie Lewis stabbing tragedy

  Staff writer | Wed 8 Nov 2023 18:01 GMT

  A local church has been open all day as a space for prayer and quiet reflection after teenager Alfie Lewis was tragically killed on Tuesday.

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  Warnings of sexual exploitation after pimps move online in OnlyFans era

  Jane Benson | Wed 8 Nov 2023 11:42 GMT

  Pimps have gone digital with the emergence of online adult streaming platforms like OnlyFans and it is leading to the sexual exploitation of more women, a Christian advocacy group has warned.

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  Dossier highlighting problems with Australian conversion therapy ban sent to 1,000 parliamentarians

  Staff writer | Wed 8 Nov 2023 10:39 GMT

  The Christian Institute is sending a dossier about a "highly illiberal" conversion therapy ban in the Australian state of Victoria to a thousand Westminster parliamentarians.

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  Christian Sainsbury's worker claims she was fired after refusing to work Sunday mornings

  Staff writer | Tue 7 Nov 2023 12:25 GMT

  A former Sainsbury's worker is claiming "unfair dismissal" after allegedly losing her job for refusing to work on Sunday mornings.

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  Christians join faith leaders in raising ethical concerns about artificial intelligence

  Raymond Powell | Tue 7 Nov 2023 10:52 GMT

  Christian leaders in the field of science, technology and theology have added their names to an open letter calling for faith and belief communities to part of the national and international discussion around artificial intelligence.

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  Baby Indi granted Italian citizenship as family fight to continue treatment

  Staff writer | Mon 6 Nov 2023 16:54 GMT

  The extraordinary move has given the family fresh hope that the seriously ill 8-month-old can continue to be treated.

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  Conversion therapy ban reportedly dropped from King's Speech

  Staff writer | Mon 6 Nov 2023 11:56 GMT

  It comes after Christians wrote to the Prime Minister expressing serious concerns about the proposals.

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  Former cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken inspires packed relaunch of course for addicts

  Duncan Williams | Mon 6 Nov 2023 10:25 GMT

  In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the availability of the Recovery Course experienced a decline out of necessity. This conference was designed to serve as a catalyst for a nationwide resurgence.

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  Vineyard publishes report into Alan Scott

  Staff writer | Sat 4 Nov 2023 12:27 GMT

  The final report following an independent review into allegations surrounding the conduct of former Vineyard pastor Alan Scott has been published.

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  Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom

  Staff writer | Sat 4 Nov 2023 9:53 GMT

  Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism.

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  Family of Christian teen calls for public inquiry into NHS handling of end-of-life cases

  Staff writer | Fri 3 Nov 2023 12:28 GMT

  "Sudiksha's profoundly disturbing case has demonstrated the urgent need for an overhaul into how critical care decisions are made in the NHS and the courts."