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Warning: Netflix new series 'Human Resources' features 'sexualizing references to children' - Parents' group
A media watchdog group is warning parents about a new animated series on Netflix from the creators of the controversial "Big Mouth" series over what it describes as pornographic content.

Only 3% of Christian missionaries worldwide focus on 'unreached' people groups - report
The unreached of the world comprise nearly 42% of the global population, according to the global evangelism ministry East-West.

World governments must 'stop turning a blind eye' to persecution of Christians
The UK government is being urged to take "a decisive stand" against "rapidly rising" Christian persecution around the world.

Technology is being 'weaponised' to persecute religious minorities - Open Doors
Religious minorities face being consigned to an "Orwellian existence" amid rising cyber persecution, Open Doors has warned.

Ukraine Christians harassed by Russian separatists
As the front lines of war in Ukraine keep shifting, a number of Protestant churches in areas now under Russian separatist control are reporting harassment from soldiers and officials. Some say they have been forced to leave their buildings. One Release International partner, who is based in Ukraine, has been describing what it's like to be a Christian in that country in areas under attack.

Former MSP who lost four children speaks out against assisted suicide
A former MSP who has suffered the deaths of four of his children - three from serious illnesses - is advocating against assisted suicide.

Religious freedom in Hong Kong is 'next on the hit list', warns former Cabinet minister
Former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken has expressed his fears for religious freedom in Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip.

White House to award 2 faith leaders the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sister Simone Campbell and the Rev. Alexander Karloutsos will be among the 17 Americans recognized in a ceremony at the White House on July 7th.

There is 'heavy hatred against Christian values' in Western society, says MP prosecuted over sexuality beliefs
Finnish lawmaker Päivi Räsänen, prosecuted for voicing her traditional Christian beliefs about marriage and sexuality, believes that a "heavy hatred for Christian values" in Western society will cause many Christians to censor themselves for social acceptance.

Chaplain fired after challenging LGBT indoctrination warns of 'soft totalitarianism' in the West
Countries violating religious freedom can increasingly point to the West and say, "You're not taking it seriously, so why should we?", says a chaplain fired from a Church of England school after he told students they did not have to agree with gender ideology.

Hope amid the rubble in Ukraine
Incredible courage is being shown by Ukrainian charity workers.

'I never went to Hillsong,' says Chris Pratt
Actor Chris Pratt has cleared up rumors about his alleged attendance at Hillsong Church.

'I prayed every day' in solitary confinement, says former mob boss who turned to God in prison
Michael Franzese, an ex-mob boss-turned-outspoken Christian author and speaker, says he turned to the Bible and prayer during his 29 months and seven days in solitary confinement.

Afghanistan named worst country for Christian persecution
Following the US withdrawal and the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan has been chosen as the worst country for Christian persecution by a religious freedom advocacy group.

Christian doctor takes pronoun case to Court of Appeal after 'muddled' judgment
A Christian doctor is to appeal a judgment affirming his right to disagree with transgenderism while asserting that these views cannot be expressed in the workplace.

Archie Battersbee's family win appeal in life support case
The family of Archie Battersbee have won their appeal against a decision to withdraw the 12-year-old's life support.