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Japan Airlines to replace 'ladies and gentlemen' with gender neutral greetings
Japan Airlines to replace 'ladies and gentlemen' with gender neutral greetings

Japan Airlines has announced it will no longer greet passengers with "ladies and gentlemen" as it follows the trend for gender neutrality.

Netflix film 'Cuties' is 'criminal' and should be banned, says Christian group
Netflix film 'Cuties' is 'criminal' and should be banned, says Christian group

Christians have joined calls for the controversial Netflix film 'Cuties' to be banned and investigated over possible criminality.

Scottish universities accused of censoring pro-life views
Scottish universities accused of censoring pro-life views

Pro-life groups have written to the Scottish Government urging it to take action against the censorship of anti-abortion views on university campuses.

Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader
Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader

Evangelical theologian Dr Ian Paul has warned that a second lockdown could create more problems than it solves.

Fight against coronavirus is at a 'critical moment', say Church leaders
Fight against coronavirus is at a 'critical moment', say Church leaders

Church of Ireland leaders are praying for "brighter days ahead" as more restrictions are imposed across the island in the fight against coronavirus.

Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report
Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report

A report from Danny Kruger MP has called on the Government to pursue a "new deal with faith communities" that embraces their religious values instead of disregarding them.

Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case
Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case

An employment tribunal has reserved its judgement in the case of a Christian teacher sacked after sharing Facebook posts critical of teaching young children about LGBT relationships.

Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'
Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'

Dozens of writers, actors, producers and journalists have come out in support of JK Rowling as she continues to face abuse and death threats over her criticism of transgender ideology.

Trump is a 'champion for people of faith' - Mike Pence
Trump is a 'champion for people of faith' - Mike Pence

Mike Pence has told a prayer rally in Washington DC that Donald Trump is a "champion for people of faith, for life, and religious liberty".

Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament
Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament

A bill that would ban prayer vigils from being held outside abortion clinics has been blocked in the House of Commons.

In the face of a global education crisis, teachers and students are finding clever ways to keep learning
In the face of a global education crisis, teachers and students are finding clever ways to keep learning

The global coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted school children immensely, including here in the UK, but it's those in the poorest households living in developing countries that have been most affected.

Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines
Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines

The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".

'We are holding church,' says John MacArthur after judge agrees to full trial
'We are holding church,' says John MacArthur after judge agrees to full trial

"I'll continue to stand firm and we will continue to fight to protect religious freedom for the church," said the Grace Community Church pastor.

Fresh allegations levelled against the late Ravi Zacharias
Fresh allegations levelled against the late Ravi Zacharias

New testimonies and emails have been released suggesting an alternative version of events than those that were represented nearly three years ago when allegations emerged that Zacharias had been involved in an illicit online sexual relationship with a Canadian woman

Thousands sign petition calling on Twitter to respect free speech
Thousands sign petition calling on Twitter to respect free speech

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on Twitter to respect the free speech of people with traditional moral values.

Government sex education guidance is a 'victory for safeguarding and common sense'
Government sex education guidance is a 'victory for safeguarding and common sense'

The guidance warns schools against promoting transgender ideology among students.