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Flora cuts ties with Mumsnet over anti-trans criticism
Flora cuts ties with Mumsnet over anti-trans criticism

Mumsnet has defended the free speech of parents to share their concerns about transgender issues on the popular forum after Upfield, the makers of Flora margarine, cut ties over anti-trans criticism.

Nike Jesus trainers injected with 'holy water' from Jordan River,  costing $3,000, sell out in minutes
Nike Jesus trainers injected with 'holy water' from Jordan River, costing $3,000, sell out in minutes

A limited-edition Nike Air Max 97 trainer filled with water from the Jordan River in the soles has been released by Brooklyn-based company MSCHF. The trainers have been called "Jesus Shoes", and despite a price tag of $3,000 per pair, the shoes have sold out within minutes.

Army chaplain praises 'great sacrifice' of 13 previously missing WWI soldiers finally laid to rest
Army chaplain praises 'great sacrifice' of 13 previously missing WWI soldiers finally laid to rest

An army chaplain has paid tribute to the "great sacrifice" shown by previously missing soldiers from World War I who were finally laid to rest on Thursday.

Church 'deeply concerned' over Turkish Syria offensive

The Church of Scotland has called for "swift action" to bring an end to violence in northern Syria after Turkey began its offensive on the region.

Marriage isn't the answer
Marriage isn't the answer

The next time you try to fix my singleness, remember that I don't need a husband, I just need Jesus.

Calls for Cuban officials to be barred from the US over religious freedom violations
Calls for Cuban officials to be barred from the US over religious freedom violations

The US government is being urged to bar Cuban officials from entering the country over reports that religious minorities are facing increasing persecution.

Coptic Archbishop calls on Christians to promote unity after years of 'turmoil'
Coptic Archbishop calls on Christians to promote unity after years of 'turmoil'

The Coptic Archbishop of London, Angeolos, has called on Christians to be "an icon of what it is to be one in our diversity" at a time when Britain and much of the world is experiencing "great anxiety".

MP challenges funding for abortion provider Marie Stopes
MP challenges funding for abortion provider Marie Stopes

Fiona Bruce MP has launched a parliamentary motion asking the Government to cut funding to abortion provider Marie Stopes International.

Government definition of extremism compromises free speech, says commission chief
Government definition of extremism compromises free speech, says commission chief

Concerns have been raised that the Government's definition of extremism is restricting free speech and legitimate debate.

Mother of baby born with Down's Syndrome wins compensation for 'wrongful birth'
Mother of baby born with Down's Syndrome wins compensation for 'wrongful birth'

The NHS is faced with having to pay thousands of pounds in damages after being successfully sued for 'wrongful birth' by a woman who says she would have aborted her son if she had known that he had Down's Syndrome.

John Piper: There are 'degrees of suffering in hell'
John Piper: There are 'degrees of suffering in hell'

The popular theologian believes that there are "degrees of suffering in hell" because some sins are "more heinous, more destructive, more blasphemous than others".

Baby remains found in boot of abortionist's car
Baby remains found in boot of abortionist's car

The remains of aborted babies have been found in the car of a late abortionist at the centre of a police investigation in Illinois.

Justin Bieber pokes fun at Christians 'cancelling' Halloween
Justin Bieber pokes fun at Christians 'cancelling' Halloween

"This is funny to me because I grew up in church," Bieber said.

Syrian Christians hear call to be peacemakers
Syrian Christians hear call to be peacemakers

Hundreds of Christians in Syria came together recently to hear a word of encouragement as they seek to be faithful witnesses in a country that has suffered years of conflict.

Channel Island churches to be overseen by Salisbury
Channel Island churches to be overseen by Salisbury

Oversight of churches in the Channel Islands is to be transferred to the Diocese of Salisbury following a controversial safeguarding probe into the former Dean of Jersey.