Christians welcome tougher online porn laws
The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.
Headlines
Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.
Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".
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.
Spotlight
Faith communities have always served the whole person - it is time funders did the same
Ethnic minority communities struggle to access funding but a church-backed initiative is seeking to change that.
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?
Historian takes issue with Church of England's slavery reparations plans
Royal Historical Society, Professor Richard Dale, says the Church of England’s plan to pay £100 million in slavery reparations is based on “deeply flawed” historical analysis.
Most Popular
-
Bishop urges people of Britain to stand up for Christian truth
-
Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder
-
New ‘Tyndale Trail’ launched to mark 500 years of English New Testament
-
Trying to increase attendance is biggest challenge for church leaders
-
Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism
-
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
Faith and Life
World
Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties
Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.
News
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?
NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS.
Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.
Where Jews and Christians differ on the Messiah
The coming of the Messiah is important to both Christianity and Judaism, but there are important differences in their views.
Care Not Killing urges supporters to kill off assisted suicide at upcoming elections
Lord Falconer is in his seventh attempt to get assisted suicide on the books.
Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism
The pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
Stress Awareness Month: how to find peace in a restless world
While stress may not disappear completely, it can be managed and even reduced. Here is some biblically grounded advice that can help bring peace and perspective in the midst of stress.
New study explores why young men are embracing Christianity in Finland
“Saying that it is only about conservatism is by far simplifying the phenomenon," the study's authors said.
Christian Artemis II pilot Victor Glover reflects on God's creation from space
Victor Glover, the Christian US Navy captain piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission, is being lauded for glorifying God in space and for his response to a question about his race.
Quoting the Bible from space
Recently, Christian astronaut Victor Glover was reminded of the memorable Christmas Eve reading from Genesis on Apollo 8 in 1968, and he was asked to give an Easter message from Artemis II. This is the story …
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.
Parents are struggling with soaring bills - but this is where the love of Christian strangers steps in
Even though the cost-of-living crisis has long disappeared from our headlines and political debates, for too many families up and down the UK, the reality of choosing between ‘heating and eating’ is unrelenting.
Religion is often left unspoken in the workplace despite widespread faith identity, research finds
Fifteen per cent of UK employees with a faith say they have experienced religious discrimination in the workplace.
Fundraising Regulator reminds churches that collections are subject to code of practice
Churches can breach the code even when acting in good faith.
Trying to increase attendance is biggest challenge for church leaders
Other concerns including improving discipleship and engaging younger generations.
Over 1,400 Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year, new report claims
Intersociety said that 1,800 Christians were abducted in the same period - with 180 of the abductees killed.
How the Moon sets the religious calendar
Mankind has always been drawn to look at the moon. The Moon’s creation was explained in the book of Genesis and it plays a vital role in setting the dates of religious festivals. This is the story …
Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State
Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.
Bishop urges people of Britain to stand up for Christian truth
It follows an earlier open letter addressed to King Charles, calling upon him to defend Christianity in line with his titles of Supreme Governor of the Church of England and "Defender of the Faith".