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Conversion therapy bill fails to pass
Conversion therapy bill fails to pass

A bill proposing a ban on so-called conversion therapy failed to pass in the House of Commons on Friday after it ran out of time.

Ex-Boyzone star Shane Lynch accuses Taylor Swift of 'demonic rituals' in concerts
Ex-Boyzone star Shane Lynch accuses Taylor Swift of 'demonic rituals' in concerts

Former Boyzone member Shane Lynch has accused pop stars like Taylor Swift of incorporating what he sees as satanic elements into their shows.

Conversion therapy Bill 'very likely' to breach human rights law, says top lawyer
Conversion therapy Bill 'very likely' to breach human rights law, says top lawyer

Proposals in a Private Member's Bill to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' would "very likely" be a breach of human rights law, a top lawyer has said.

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader

The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologised after refusing to meet a pastor from Bethlehem during his visit to the UK.

During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel\'s best friend
During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel's best friend

As criticism against Israel mounts and pressure for a ceasefire rises, Israeli leaders are working to shore up evangelical support.

Warnings of another Christian exodus from Iraq
Warnings of another Christian exodus from Iraq

Christians are leaving Iraq in their droves because they cannot see any future in the country after years of political instability and persecution.

Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law
Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law

Campaigners have warned of "harm" and "profound injustices" following the publication of a Commons report that suggests the law on assisted suicide is likely to change in parts of the UK soon.

Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi
Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi

An independent review is to be carried out into whether there are any links between allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi and New Wine.

Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war
Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war

"The terrorists are determined to kill every Christian in the region, and this is making us live in fear because we have already lost our loved ones."

Scotland: silent prayer deemed 'unacceptable' in hearing on world\'s most extreme abortion buffer zone law
Scotland: silent prayer deemed 'unacceptable' in hearing on world's most extreme abortion buffer zone law

The Scottish Parliament has begun hearing evidence on a Bill which, if it becomes law, will introduce the world's most extreme buffer zone law in Scotland.

YWAM co-founder 'reeling' from death of missionaries in bus crash
YWAM co-founder 'reeling' from death of missionaries in bus crash

"In these days, tears are being poured out across the world by individuals, families and YWAMers worldwide," said Darlene Cunningham.

Half of Northern Irish identify as practising Christians
Half of Northern Irish identify as practising Christians

A survey by the Evangelical Alliance has revealed that Northern Ireland is home to many practising Christians, including many evangelicals.

Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years
Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years

Richard Cunningham is to step down after 20 years as national director of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF).

Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'
Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'

Avon and Somerset Police have conceded that attempts to stop a pastor from commenting publicly on other religions while street preaching were "disproportionate".

The little known story of the first Anglican female preachers
The little known story of the first Anglican female preachers

The Church of England first appointed female preachers during the First World War. This is the story ...

Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack
Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack

There have been appeals for prayer after 15 Christians were killed in an attack during a church service in Burkina Faso on Sunday.