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Hillsong pastor Brian Houston stands by decision not to report dad's child abuse to police
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has stood by his decision not to go to the police after he first became aware of his father's paedophilia.

Judge throws a lifeline to dad trying to stop 7-year-old son's transition
A father trying to stop his 7-year-old son from transitioning to a girl has been thrown a lifeline by the judge.

TobyMac and wife release statement on son's death indicating their love and faith in Him remains strong
Christian rapper TobyMac released a statement Thursday to the Tennessean on the death of his 21-year-old son Truett Foster McKeehan.

Christians praying for TobyMac's family following tragic death of young son
Christians have been offering their prayers and condolences on Twitter for TobyMac's family after his son's tragic death on Wednesday at the age of 21.

Christian rapper TobyMac's son Truett Foster dies age 21
Truett Foster McKeehan, the eldest son of Christian rapper TobyMac, died on Wednesday. He was 21 years old.

Rick Warren's frank warning to church leaders: 'You are capable of any sin'
The Saddleback Church pastor said there were three temptations in particular that Christian leaders need to be on their guard against.
Christians praying for a peaceful roadmap for Lebanon as protests continue
Christians are being asked to pray for Lebanon after a wave of protests has left people in the country feeling uncertain about the future.

Beauticians do not have to wax genitals of transgender woman, Canadian court rules
Beauticians are not obligated to wax the male genitalia of transgender women, a court in Canada has ruled.

Ministers criticised after new guidance says premature babies can be resuscitated from 22 weeks
Westminster MPs have been criticised after new medical guidance saying premature babies can be resuscitated from 22 weeks was issued in the same week as radical new abortion laws allowing abortion up to 28 weeks came into force in Northern Ireland.

Liberal Britain: dramatic change in attitudes towards homosexuality, abortion in the last 30 years
The last 30 years have seen a dramatic shift in British attitudes towards a range of moral issues, including gay relationships, abortion and adult online content.

Church leaders express sorrow over Essex lorry deaths
Church leaders have spoken of their sorrow after 39 people were found dead inside a container lorry in Essex on Wednesday.
Vatican official denies Holy See is heading for financial 'collapse'
A Vatican official has denied claims in a book published this week that the Holy See is headed for financial "collapse".

Always drops female symbol from sanitary products to be trans-inclusive
Procter and Gamble is dropping the 'Venus' female gender symbol from its 'Always' brand of sanitary products after complaints from trans activists.

Coca-Cola needs to get on top of plastic problem - Tearfund
Coca-Cola is "in danger of being left behind" as more companies make the move away from plastic, Christian development agency Tearfund has warned.

Princeton Theological Seminary's $27.6 million plan to 'repent' for ties to slavery
Princeton Theological Seminary has earmarked $27.6m for the development of programmes "to repent for its ties to slavery".

Campaigners warn against changing euthanasia laws after death of Marieke Vervoort
Care Not Killing is warning against changing UK laws on euthanasia following the death of Olympic gold medallist Marieke Vervoort.