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Christian and pro-life groups should not be barred from university campuses, says equalities chief
Universities have been told they must protect free speech on campus, including by allowing Christians, pro-life groups and others who hold minority views, to affiliate.
Freedom of speech is 'not in crisis' at British universities, says Christian think tank
Freedom of speech "is not in crisis" on British university campuses but "a minority of students feel under pressure to self-censor their views", says a major new report by Theos.
Just when you think you're safe
In a second, you can watch the things you love most go up in smoke. Let that sink in.
Drifting from church
The fact is, we had not been to this particular church for quite a few weeks. After failing to really blend in with the systems of this church, we had just kind of ... fallen away.
The struggle to find silence was as hard in the ancient monastic world as it is now
The challenges of noise and distraction were, in fact, always part of the monastic life.
Moral science confirms people behave better when they think they're being watched
Even a poster with eyes on it changes how people behave.
Methodist Church Conference commends proposals to allow same-sex marriages
The Methodist Church in Britain has moved a step closer to allowing same-sex marriages in its chapels, a move strongly opposed by evangelicals.
Victory for Christian social work student removed from course over Facebook post
A Christian student who was expelled from his university social work course over Facebook comments about gay and bisexual people has won an appeal in court.
A turbulent Christian comedy for turbulent times
James Cary takes a dark moment in Christianity's history - the murder of Thomas Becket - and uses it as the unlikely inspiration for his latest comedy, A Turbulent Priest.
Demolition of Syrian refugee homes begins despite pleas from World Vision
The Lebanese government has started demolishing the homes of Syrian refugees that do not comply with new regulations despite warnings from World Vision and other development agencies that it will put families affected at risk.
UK joins calls to Eritrea to respect religious freedom
The UK has added its voice to calls for the protection of religious freedom in Eritrea following the arbitrary arrest of Christians and the closure of multiple Catholic-run hospitals.
Hong Kong's religious leaders issue urgent call for return to peace
Religious leaders in Hong Kong have urged protesters angry over an extradition Bill to refrain from violence after the Legislative Council building was ransacked on Monday.
Church of England welcomes canonisation of John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman and other revered figures in the Catholic Church are to be canonised on October 13, the Vatican has announced.
Church of England applauded for social media charter
The Church of England's new social media charter calling for "fair and factual" engagement on the likes of Twitter and Facebook has been welcomed by Christians.
Fresh round of public hearings commences into abuse in the Church of England
A new round of public hearings begins on Monday when the Church of England will be asked more uncomfortable questions about how it handled child sexual abuse allegations.
Isn't Christianity just a bunch of outdated rules?
The irony is, as limiting as Christianity may sound, I have also found profound freedom