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Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader
Evangelical theologian Dr Ian Paul has warned that a second lockdown could create more problems than it solves.
Fight against coronavirus is at a 'critical moment', say Church leaders
Church of Ireland leaders are praying for "brighter days ahead" as more restrictions are imposed across the island in the fight against coronavirus.
Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report
A report from Danny Kruger MP has called on the Government to pursue a "new deal with faith communities" that embraces their religious values instead of disregarding them.
Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case
An employment tribunal has reserved its judgement in the case of a Christian teacher sacked after sharing Facebook posts critical of teaching young children about LGBT relationships.
Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'
Dozens of writers, actors, producers and journalists have come out in support of JK Rowling as she continues to face abuse and death threats over her criticism of transgender ideology.
Trump is a 'champion for people of faith' - Mike Pence
Mike Pence has told a prayer rally in Washington DC that Donald Trump is a "champion for people of faith, for life, and religious liberty".
Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament
A bill that would ban prayer vigils from being held outside abortion clinics has been blocked in the House of Commons.
In the face of a global education crisis, teachers and students are finding clever ways to keep learning
The global coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted school children immensely, including here in the UK, but it's those in the poorest households living in developing countries that have been most affected.
Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines
The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".
'We are holding church,' says John MacArthur after judge agrees to full trial
"I'll continue to stand firm and we will continue to fight to protect religious freedom for the church," said the Grace Community Church pastor.
Fresh allegations levelled against the late Ravi Zacharias
New testimonies and emails have been released suggesting an alternative version of events than those that were represented nearly three years ago when allegations emerged that Zacharias had been involved in an illicit online sexual relationship with a Canadian woman
Thousands sign petition calling on Twitter to respect free speech
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on Twitter to respect the free speech of people with traditional moral values.
Government sex education guidance is a 'victory for safeguarding and common sense'
The guidance warns schools against promoting transgender ideology among students.
Hotel offers 'full apology' after cancelling pastor's pro-marriage event
A Belfast hotel has settled with a pastor after cancelling his conference in support of marriage after it had already started.
Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens
Evangelical leader John Stevens has urged church leaders to start thinking now about when and why it might be acceptable to disobey the Government as it continues to impose far-reaching restrictions on society to tackle coronavirus.
Legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to be taken to the Supreme Court
Christian Concern has said it will take its legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to the Supreme Court after judges sided with health secretary Matt Hancock on Friday.