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The 10 greatest threats to democracy

It should concern us that democracy is under the greatest threat it has faced since the Second World War. But the reasons are somewhat more complex and deeper than the rather simplistic notion being pedalled by much of our media.

Some pastors care more about being cool than being Christ-like, says Christine Caine

Prayer has been relegated to the "basement with the grandmothers" as churches prioritize their "smoke machines" and "skinny jeans", says Christine Caine.

'A number of people' have come forward with 'concerns' after Carl Lentz's Hillsong firing

More people have come forward with "concerns" about Carl Lentz's time at Hillsong NYC following his firing from the church earlier this month.

Melissa McCarthy apologizes for supporting Christian anti-trafficking charity

A Christian anti-trafficking charity has refuted claims that it is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ after actress Melissa McCarthy withdrew her endorsement.

Christians worldwide unite in prayer as persecution rises during pandemic

Christians around the world are praying together on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

Pandemic has negatively impacted churches, say half of pastors

Nearly half of Protestant pastors (48%) say that the economic lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted their churches, but only a small fraction of them say the impact has been "very" negative, according to a new survey.

Social action can contribute to church growth - report

Social action can act as a pathway to growing congregations numerically and spiritually, says a new report from the Church Urban Fund and think tank Theos.

Teaching Bible's view of sexual ethics could be 'hateful' under new law

The Bible could be considered "inflammatory" and seized by police if proposed new hate crime laws get the go ahead in Scotland, The Christian Institute has warned.

Gay Christian campaigner likens calling LGBT relationships sinful to 'homophobia'

Jayne Ozanne said it was "harmful" to tell people in LGBT relationships that they were "sinful".

Christian leaders seek judicial review after 'unlawful' church closures

Christian leaders are pursuing a judicial review after the Government forced churches to close during England's second national lockdown.

Safeguarding complaint against Justin Welby 'has not been substantiated'

A safeguarding complaint made against the Archbishop of Canterbury "has not been substantiated".

Christians unite in national day of prayer

Christians across the UK are today joining in prayer for the nation.

Government restrictions on religion worldwide at record levels

Newly released data from an ongoing Pew Research Center study shows that government restrictions on religion around the world have risen to a record level amid increases in government restrictions on religion in Asia and Pacific countries, most notably.

Gospel for Asia says tax department probe into partner church has been 'wildly mischaracterized'