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Trans parents say they will let their baby choose own gender later
Trans parents say they will let their baby choose own gender later

When people ask them what gender baby Zo is, they do not disclose it and for now, they refer to the baby using 'they' pronouns.

Principal who banned all things Christmas at her school is placed on leave
Principal who banned all things Christmas at her school is placed on leave

The Nebraska principal who banned teachers from using all Christmas or holiday-related symbols or activities in class has been placed on leave for violating school district policy.

Pastor John Gray takes flak for gifting wife with pricey Lamborghini
Pastor John Gray takes flak for gifting wife with pricey Lamborghini

With a price tag of around $200,000, Lamborghini Urus are out of reach for most people

Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills
Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills

A major research project into the effects of heavy screen time among children has found signs of damage to cognitive abilities and memory function.

Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns
Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns

A Christian teacher has been fired from his position at a Virginia public high school because he refused to refer to a trans-identified student by using male pronouns even though the student is female.

Academic journal to feature convicted paedophile's case for relationships with children
Academic journal to feature convicted paedophile's case for relationships with children

A peer-reviewed academic journal has made the controversial decision to publish a piece promoting the normalization of pedophilia.

Elementary School principal tells teachers not to use Christmas decorations or sing carols in classroom
Elementary School principal tells teachers not to use Christmas decorations or sing carols in classroom

A school district in Nebraska has clarified that a principal's recent directives to teachers effectively banning all Christmas and other religious holiday symbols violate school board policy.

Facebook blocks festive image of Santa Claus kneeling before baby Jesus
Facebook blocks festive image of Santa Claus kneeling before baby Jesus

Facebook has been accused of censoring an image of Santa Claus kneeling before the baby Jesus after it was blocked on the social media platform.

Campaign for new Brexit referendum gathers pace

After losing the most contentious referendum in British history, James McGrory went for a drink in The Hope pub near London's medieval meat market. Amid butchers in bloodied coats, his dream of reversing Brexit seemed hopeless.

Robert Jeffress defends Donald Trump for not reciting the Apostles' Creed at George H W Bush funeral
Robert Jeffress defends Donald Trump for not reciting the Apostles' Creed at George H W Bush funeral

Texas megachurch pastor and longtime Donald Trump supporter Robert Jeffress has defended the president amid criticism over his not reciting the Apostles' Creed during the funeral of former president George H.W. Bush.

Chris Pratt says being a parent has helped him understand the love of God
Chris Pratt says being a parent has helped him understand the love of God

Chris Pratt shared his faith as he took part in Disneyland's Candlelight parade

Christian singer Lauren Daigle 'can't say one way or the other' if homosexuality is a sin
Christian singer Lauren Daigle 'can't say one way or the other' if homosexuality is a sin

Grammy-nominated Christian singer Lauren Daigle was the featured artist on "The Domenick Nati Show" on iHeart radio earlier this week and said she couldn't answer whether homosexuality is a sin.

Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction
Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction

It had been expected to go for up to $300,000, but a Bible inscribed by Einstein failed to find a buyer when it was put up for auction at Sotheby's on Friday.

John Chau was right to go to North Sentinel, says his mission organisation
John Chau was right to go to North Sentinel, says his mission organisation

The missionary organisation behind the visit of John Allen Chau to North Sentinel Island, where he was killed by the inhabitants, has responded to questions from Christian Today with a defence of his actions.

Group close to pope urges California's Governor Jerry Brown to commute all death sentences
Group close to pope urges California's Governor Jerry Brown to commute all death sentences

Brown, who once trained to be a priest of the Jesuit order, will leave office after completing his current two terms on January 7, when Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is sworn in.

Anti-religion group places atheist nativity scene outside courthouse
Anti-religion group places atheist nativity scene outside courthouse

A group campaigning for the removal of Christianity from American schools and the public square has placed an atheist nativity scene outside an Illinois courthouse.