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'Monoculture of intolerance' surrounds conversion therapy - ex-gay Christian
'Monoculture of intolerance' surrounds conversion therapy - ex-gay Christian

An ex-gay Christian has decried the "monoculture of intolerance" around therapy and support for people with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion.

Christian behind massage parlor mass shooting had 'sexual addiction' - police
Christian behind massage parlor mass shooting had 'sexual addiction' - police

Christian mass shooter Robert Aaron Long, 21, told police he was addicted to pornography and was trying to eliminate "temptation" when he shot up three massage parlors in the Atlanta area, killing eight people who were mostly Asian women.

Ancient Bible fragments dating back nearly 2,000 years discovered in Judean Desert
Ancient Bible fragments dating back nearly 2,000 years discovered in Judean Desert

The fragments contain portions from the Minor Prophets, including the books of Zechariah and Nahum.

Syria: where churches are fighting for survival
Syria: where churches are fighting for survival

What was only expected to last 'a few days' turned into a decade of war. Here's how the Syrian church has responded to the crisis.

Evangelical Alliance defends letter on conversion therapy ban
Evangelical Alliance defends letter on conversion therapy ban

The Evangelical Alliance's UK Director Peter Lynas said the organisation was not trying to fearmonger and had real concerns about the impact on religious liberty.

Church minister urges Home Office to show 'compassion' to teenager at risk of deportation
Church minister urges Home Office to show 'compassion' to teenager at risk of deportation

A church minister is making a fresh appeal to the Home Office not to deport a teenager who has lived in Scotland since he was three.

Northern Ireland: Bill to stop abortion for disabilities including Down\'s syndrome passes second stage
Northern Ireland: Bill to stop abortion for disabilities including Down's syndrome passes second stage

The Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill passed its second stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly by 48 votes to 12 on Monday evening.

Evangelical Alliance warns conversion therapy ban is 'direct threat to religious liberty'
Evangelical Alliance warns conversion therapy ban is 'direct threat to religious liberty'

The Evangelical Alliance is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to rethink plans to outlaw conversion therapy over serious concerns around religious liberty.

Amazon defends decision to remove conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism
Amazon defends decision to remove conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism

Amazon says it removed a conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism because it framed "LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness."

Millions have tuned into Church of England's online services during pandemic
Millions have tuned into Church of England's online services during pandemic

The Church of England's national online services have been viewed 3.7 million times since restrictions on in-person church services were first imposed a year ago.

John Crist says shame of sexual harassment scandal nearly drove him to suicide
John Crist says shame of sexual harassment scandal nearly drove him to suicide

Christian comedian John Crist says he contemplated suicide at the height of his sexual misconduct scandal.

Vatican: blessings for same-sex unions not possible

The Vatican said that same-sex unions were "not ordered to the Creator's plan".

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin 'sincerely sorry' after son shares profanity-laden audio
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin 'sincerely sorry' after son shares profanity-laden audio

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has apologized over an audio clip posted online by his son in which he can be heard shouting and swearing during a heated argument.

Most GPs concerned about coercion and abortions after legal limit with pills-by-post service
Most GPs concerned about coercion and abortions after legal limit with pills-by-post service

A majority of GPs are concerned about possible coercion and abortions taking place past the legal limit as a result of the pills-by-post service.

Prayers read on 25th anniversary of Dunblane Massacre
Prayers read on 25th anniversary of Dunblane Massacre

Prayers were read over the weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre in which 16 children and a teacher were shot dead.