Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
8 May is the traditional day to remember Mother Julian of Norwich. She is important because her book remains a classic of Christian spirituality and is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. This is her story …
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A retired pastor has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic 'safe access zone' after he preached a sermon on John 3:16.
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Lord Toby Young’s powerful speech in London in support of British Jews sets an example for the Church of England.
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Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) says that governmental restrictions on religions freedom have reached their highest level in Europe in two decades.
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Christians petition for protection of pastors in Colombia following murders
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Scotland faces crisis of belonging as loneliness deepens across society
Younger adults - despite being the most digitally connected generation in history - are increasingly struggling to form meaningful relationships and stable communities.
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Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
8 May is the traditional day to remember Mother Julian of Norwich. She is important because her book remains a classic of Christian spirituality and is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. This is her story …
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Sam Allberry resigns after being 'disqualified' from ministry by church
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The Protestant faith is losing people in the UK
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Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas team up for faith-based single
Contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake and pop singer Nick Jonas have released a two-song collaboration, featuring the new single “The Author” and a remix of “Hope.”
Where is Scotland heading this week?
Scotland is experiencing serious political, economic and social decline after years of SNP governance and failed policy choices. Will this week's elections change that?
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