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Thousands of Christians killed in Nigeria amid fears of genocide, report warns
Thousands of Christians killed in Nigeria amid fears of genocide, report warns

A new parliamentary report has raised fears of an "unfolding genocide" in Nigeria, where thousands of Christians have been killed in recent years.

Evangelical theologians issue joint statement calling racism 'contrary to Scripture' and the Gospel
Evangelical theologians issue joint statement calling racism 'contrary to Scripture' and the Gospel

The statement, issued on Monday, acknowledges that while evangelicals like William Wilberforce campaigned for the abolition of slavery, there were also "negatively those who assimilated the values of their surrounding unjust culture".

Christianity and science are not incompatible
Christianity and science are not incompatible

In 23 years of ordained ministry in the Church of England, I came across many people who assumed that science has 'disproved' Christianity. Having a blind faith in this assumption, they seemed to have been brainwashed by the educational system and the mainstream media.

United Nations says 'cruel' conversion therapy should end
United Nations says 'cruel' conversion therapy should end

The United Nations is urging countries to ban so-called "conversion therapy," which involves therapy for those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion, saying it can amount to "torture" and "cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment."

Louie Giglio apologises for 'white blessing' comments
Louie Giglio apologises for 'white blessing' comments

Louie Giglio has apologised after suggesting that 'white privilege' instead be called "white blessing".

Disappointment after House of Lords approves extreme abortion regulations for Northern Ireland
Disappointment after House of Lords approves extreme abortion regulations for Northern Ireland

Pro-life advocates have expressed disappointment after the House of Lords voted 355 to 77 in favour of extreme abortion regulations for Northern Ireland.

Black pastor arrested after calling cops for help as white trespassers threatened to kill him
Black pastor arrested after calling cops for help as white trespassers threatened to kill him

A black church pastor from Virginia has said that he was arrested after calling 911 to report that five white individuals were verbally and physically attacking him.

March for Life UK calls for change to protect the unborn
March for Life UK calls for change to protect the unborn

Dr Martin Luther King's niece Alveda King and crossbench peer Lord Alton were among the speakers at the March for Life UK 2020, which was held online over the weekend due to coronavirus concerns.

Trump administration rolls back Obama-era regulation that redefined sex
Trump administration rolls back Obama-era regulation that redefined sex

Conservative groups are applauding the Trump administration's announcement on Friday that it's scrapping an Obama-era federal regulation requiring healthcare providers and insurers to perform gender-transition procedures and abortions against their medical judgment or religious convictions.

Government U-turn on gender self-identification welcomed by campaign groups
Government U-turn on gender self-identification welcomed by campaign groups

News that Boris Johnson is planning to scrap changes to gender recognition laws has been welcomed by campaigners.

Calls for an end to tax avoidance as most Brits say it's morally wrong
Calls for an end to tax avoidance as most Brits say it's morally wrong

There have been calls to end tax avoidance after a survey of over a thousand UK adults found that most believe it to be morally wrong.

Boris Johnson to scrap gender self-identification plans
Boris Johnson to scrap gender self-identification plans

The Prime Minister is preparing to drop proposed changes to the law that would make it easier for people to change their legal gender, it has been reported.

Bishop on trial for refusing to permit same-sex marriages
Bishop on trial for refusing to permit same-sex marriages

A bishop in the US Episcopal Church was on trial this week after banning gay marriage ceremonies in his diocese.

Churches in England open again for individual prayer
Churches in England open again for individual prayer

The latest guidance from the Government, released on Friday, permits individuals or members of the same household to enter into a church to pray on their own.

Aid package to support Brazil church communities crippled by Covid-19
Aid package to support Brazil church communities crippled by Covid-19

An emergency aid package has been made available by Aid to the Church in Need for parishes in Brazil as the country grapples with the second worst coronavirus outbreak in the world.

Church minister sees reduction in rough sleeping during Covid-19
Church minister sees reduction in rough sleeping during Covid-19

A Church of Scotland minister says a reduction in rough sleeping in Edinburgh since the start of Covid-19 has been one of the "unexpected benefits" of the crisis.