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Chinese officials offer financial rewards to spy on underground church
Chinese officials are offering citizens financial rewards to snoop on "illegal religious activity venues."
27 Christians released from prison in Eritrea
The release is understood to be contingent on the submission of property deeds making their guarantors liable for their future actions.
TEDxLondon replaces 'women' with 'womxn'
TEDxLondon has announced it will now be using the spelling of 'womxn' to refer to 'women' because it is supposedly more "inclusive".
Teens may go to church with their parents but religion is less important to them - study
Teenagers tend to follow their parents' lead when it comes to churchgoing and religious beliefs, but they don't necessarily feel the same about it, a study by Pew Research has found.
MSPs reject bid to halt controversial hate crime Bill
MSPs have rejected an attempt to halt controversial reforms to hate crime legislation in Scotland.
Abortions soar in England and Wales after introduction of DIY scheme
There has been a significant rise in abortions across England and Wales after the Government relaxed regulations so that women could end their pregnancies at home during the pandemic.
50 lessons from 50 years in ministry
Paul Beasley-Murray, Chairman of the College of Baptist Ministers, was ordained in 1970. After five decades of fruitful ministry, he has accumulated a wealth of experience and has more than a thing or two he can share with other ministers.
More young Americans are shunning marriage
The number of younger Americans who are choosing not to wed has reached record levels, according to figures from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS).
Meeting of Church in Wales Governing Body postponed over technical issues
The Church in Wales has had to call off the annual meeting of its Governing Body due to technical issues.
Christian father-of-four sentenced to death for blasphemy
A Christian father-of-four has been sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages seven years ago.
Church pastors facing destitution as tithes dry up in Covid crisis
Pastors around the world are facing destitution and even starvation because of the devastating impact of Covid on church tithes.
Justin Bieber says he's walking with Jesus 'as he leads the way'
Pop star Justin Bieber has told his fans that he wants to "walk in the plans God has for me" as he readies himself to start a family with wife Hailey.
Public life needs a return to 'humility'
Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".
Switch to online church hasn't persuaded people to abandon in-person services
Most Catholics in the UK turned to online church during Covid-19, but very few want to make the switch permanent, a study has found.
Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation
The Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy, dean of Christ Church college and its cathedral, had been accused of failing to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities.
No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings
Tough new measures are being introduced by the Government in an effort to limit a second wave of coronavirus but for now at least, they will not affect church services.