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Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition

“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."

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Two more Christians confirmed killed in Iran protests

A total of 19 Christians have been confirmed dead as a result of a crackdown on anti-government protests.

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House of Lords votes to close online porn 'loopholes'

The Online Safety Act may have reduced online pornography, but may also have been used to stifle free speech.

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Islam, football and Ramadan breaks 

Personally, I wouldn’t have booed at Elland Road. I would have prayed and asked the Lord to save this nation from its increasing Islamisation.

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How Christians should respond when senior public figures are arrested

The first thing Christians must do is uphold the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'.

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Why the world needs more women like Dullari

In the UK, gender equality conversations often focus on pay gaps or female representation in leadership, but in Nepal the struggle is far more basic. It is whether a girl can go to school, whether a woman can seek medical care without permission from her husband, and whether she can live in her own home without fear.

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UN rights panel hears concerns about discrimination against Christians in Europe

Christians in Europe are threatened by Islamist violence and government restrictions.

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Francis Chan apologises for past endorsements of fallen ministry leaders

Pastor and New York Times–bestselling author Francis Chan has issued a public apology acknowledging that his past endorsements of Mike Bickle and other Christian leaders who were later disgraced by scandal contributed to confusion, hurt and broken trust within the Church.

One by One
Fresh drive to reach 100,000 girls with anti-trafficking programme

An international charity has committed to reaching 100,000 girls worldwide who are at risk of human trafficking. 

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Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition

“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."Christian commentators have reacted with dismay to the government’s newly announced definition of “anti-Muslim hostility”, formerly known as “Islamophobia”.

Tom Holland
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral

Holland said he was honoured to take up the role.

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How Christians should respond when senior public figures are arrested

The first thing Christians must do is uphold the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'.

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Concerns raised that government grooming gang inquiry will ignore Islam

"I grew up a Christian .. it was just used as a way to break me down, as in ‘Where is your God now? Why has your God forsaken you?” said one rape gang survivor.

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Orthodox Anglicans pursue path of 'principled disengagement' from Canterbury-led Communion

The Gafcon movement has declared itself to be the true Anglican Communion as it continues its shift away from the historic instruments of communion under the spiritual leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

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'Circle that never ends': 9 million face serial job rejection in UK, causing a self-esteem crisis - report

Some 9 million UK adults have been turned down for 10 or more jobs in the past year, as a new report warns of a growing rejection cycle that is damaging confidence, mental health and long-term employment prospects.

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Poll finds majority support legal protection for unborn babies with heartbeat

A pro-life organisation is urging the UK government to introduce new legal protections for unborn babies with detectable heartbeats.

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Faith communities generate £250m annually for Welsh economy - report

Faith communities across Wales are delivering social action worth at least £250m a year while playing a vital role in addressing poverty, loneliness and mental health pressures.

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House of Lords urged to back abolition of non-crime hate incidents

The House of Lords is being urged to vote in favour of abolishing controversial non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). 

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Iraqi Christian complex hit by suspected Iranian drone attack

A local church leader said the latest Middle East conflict would once again prompt the region's Christians to ask themselves whether they should stay or go.

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The story of the Bible’s female leaders

8 March is International Women’s Day. In the Bible we can read about the roles that many women played in leadership and ministry. This is the story …

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Assisted suicide is wrong but even more so in a care crisis

For all the cries of care and compassion, a significant number of people exist who want to see this Bill become law for truly grotesque and utilitarian reasons. We cannot let them win. 

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BBC ignorant of religion, says Archbishop of York

The BBC suffers from an “appalling lack of religious literacy”, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has said.

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More anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe

The true extent of anti-Christian hate crimes remains unclear as cases are not always reported.

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Why MSPs must reject assisted suicide

Scotland stands at a pivotal moment, writes Anthony Horan.

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Gafcon elects council instead of figurehead to rival Archbishop of Canterbury

The Gafcon movement had been widely expected to appoint a primus but has instead chosen a "conciliar structure".

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Who was St Piran and why is he the patron saint of Cornwall?

5 March is St Piran’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Cornwall. But who was St Piran, and what do we know about him? This is the story.

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The prayer booklet connecting with sceptics

Christian Today speaks to Emma Weaver of trypraying to hear about how a simple prayer guide is engaging even more non-Christians in prayer for the first time.

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Iranian Bishop of Chelmsford denounces 'unjust and illegal' war

The Bishop of Chelmsford, who fled from Iran as a teenager, has denounced the US-Israeli attack on the country as “unjust and illegal”.

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British court rejects Ukrainian extradition for Church supporter

A British court has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government for a supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.