Street pastor case is a 'shocking' attack on freedom of religion and speech
The Christian Institute, which is supporting the pastor, accused the police and Public Prosecution Service of "overstepping the mark".
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IDF says 'appropriate measures' will be taken against soldier who desecrated Jesus statue
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said “appropriate measures” will be taken against any of its troops involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
Government under fire for incentivising more 'lunch hour' abortions
Sir Edward Leigh said it seems as if "abortion providers now writing government abortion policy".
Young men in the US overtake women on religious commitment, new data shows
Young men in the US are now more likely than young women to say religion plays a central role in their lives, marking a notable shift in long-standing patterns of religious belief, according to new analysis from Gallup.
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Which type of tree did Zacchaeus actually climb?
20 April is the feast day of Zacchaeus of Jericho. We all know the account of Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus. However, it turns out not to have been a sycamore tree at all. This is the story …
Polling expert: No 'public consent' for assisted suicide
People are concerned about the safeguards of the assisted suicide bill.
The warning of Judges
The book of Judges offers sobering lessons for the present day but will they be heeded?
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Franklin Graham pushes back against Pope's war comments amid war of words with Trump
Graham told Piers Morgan that while he did not want or support war, there was justification for it "when you're fighting evil".
IDF says 'appropriate measures' will be taken against soldier who desecrated Jesus statue
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have said that it will take “appropriate measures” against any of its troops involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
Pastor killed after Russian strike on Baptist church during prayer meeting
Russia struck a Baptist church in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia during a prayer meeting this week, killing at least one person, a minister, and injuring at least eight others.
Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image
Christian leaders and influencers have voiced their disapproval after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, with some supporters of the current administration condemning the post as blasphemous.
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Street preacher arrested in Watford
Footage has circulated online of a Christian pastor being arrested while street preaching at the weekend.
Which type of tree did Zacchaeus actually climb?
20 April is the feast day of Zacchaeus of Jericho. We all know the account of Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus. However, it turns out not to have been a sycamore tree at all. This is the story …
Artemis II astronaut who isn't religious cried seeing the cross after Moon mission
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman said that although he is not a religious man, he “broke down in tears” after returning from the mission and felt such intense emotion that he asked to speak with a Navy chaplain.
Young men in the US overtake women on religious commitment, new data shows
Young men in the US are now more likely than young women to say religion plays a central role in their lives, marking a notable shift in long-standing patterns of religious belief, according to new analysis from Gallup.
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope in call for peace
The Pope has been outspoken against the latest war in the Middle East.
Evangelicals 'need prayers' after Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
Some evangelicals are likely to leave the Church or seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Pro-lifers show Parliament harsh reality of abortion up to birth
Under the changes, a woman who terminates her pregnancy by herself after the 24-week limit will not face any legal sanctions.
US monitoring case of pastor arrested in abortion clinic buffer zone
Pastor Johnston made no mention of abortion while within the zone.
SNP 'conversion therapy' ban would be 'fundamentally illiberal'
SNP support has dropped, but they are still the frontrunners for next month's elections.
Church warden murder conviction quashed as Court of Appeal orders retrial
The Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of Benjamin Field, the former church warden jailed in 2019 for the death of university lecturer Peter Farquhar, in a significant ruling that reopens one of the UK’s most complex criminal cases.
MPs decry abortion up to birth plans
The Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and the Father of the House have both expressed their strong concern about the abortion up to birth clause in the Crime and Policing Bill, which is set to become law.
Prosecution numbers suggest 'uncertainty' around legality of assisted suicide
CPS guidelines introduced by Keir Starmer may mean an effective blind eye is being turned to some assisted suicides.
YouVersion's Bible app sees record engagement over Easter
YouVersion, the company behind the world’s most popular Bible app, has said that this Easter saw its highest level of engagement with scripture ever recorded.
Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".
Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder
Has the row over Donald Trump’s ‘Christ-like’ image been fuelled by misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations about his alleged Christian faith?
Reflections on turning 75
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster shares her reflections and wisdom of the years as she turns 75.
Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.
New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.
Bethel Church announces governance review after sexual abuse allegations
Months after Bethel Church announced Pastor Ben Armstrong had been placed on administrative leave, the church says it is bringing in additional third-party oversight and has confirmed the firm leading an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the longtime ministry leader.
Faith leaders argue law change would undermine right to protest
The government says that the new clause is aimed at tackling the problems caused to local communities by repeated protests.