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Dutch campaigners want assisted suicide extended to the elderly who have 'had enough' of life
Dutch campaigners want assisted suicide extended to the elderly who have 'had enough' of life

A Dutch lawmaker is preparing to make a fresh push in parliament to radically extend the Netherlands' assisted suicide laws to older people who feel they have "had enough" of life.

Some churches have lost numbers 'because they lost the message', says Ravi Zacharias
Some churches have lost numbers 'because they lost the message', says Ravi Zacharias

Some churches are losing people because they have failed to preach the "real Gospel" and are instead only offering "feel-good moments", apologist Ravi Zacharias has said.

Britain 'desperately' needs to tackle rising suicide numbers, says Christian MP
Britain 'desperately' needs to tackle rising suicide numbers, says Christian MP

Christian MP Nadine Dorries wants people to be as familiar with the signs of suicide as they are with stroke.

Over 150 parliamentarians back Christian campaigners' letter urging support for Hong Kong
Over 150 parliamentarians back Christian campaigners' letter urging support for Hong Kong

Over 150 parliamentarians have signed a letter by Christian human rights campaigners calling for Commonwealth states to give Hong Kong residents the option of a second citizenship.

Site of Jesus Christ's resurrection may have been found, archaeologists say
Site of Jesus Christ's resurrection may have been found, archaeologists say

Archaeologists believe they may have discovered the location of the town of Emmaus, where Jesus is recorded in the Bible as appearing to two of his disciples after His resurrection.

Hillsong worship leader responding well to treatment after brain aneurysm
Hillsong worship leader responding well to treatment after brain aneurysm

Hillsong worship leader Chelsea Taylor is still in hospital three weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm but continues to make good progress.

Salvation Army among top 25 charities Brits are leaving legacies to
Salvation Army among top 25 charities Brits are leaving legacies to

The Salvation Army Trust is among the top 25 charities that Brits are choosing to leave 'legacy income' to in their wills.

Another look at millennials – I am one
Another look at millennials – I am one

I have noticed a lack of perspective that struggle is inevitable and a lack of tools to endure hardship, something that builds character and lasting relationships.

Nearly half of Scots support legalisation of cannabis
Nearly half of Scots support legalisation of cannabis

Nearly half of Scots support a change in the law to legalise cannabis, The Times has found in a survey.

Tom Hanks accepted role of church minister TV star because it offered a positive alternative to cynicism
Tom Hanks accepted role of church minister TV star because it offered a positive alternative to cynicism

Tom Hanks plays Fred Rogers, who died in 2003, a Presbyterian church minister who entertained generations of American children with his TV show, Mister Roger's Neighborhood

Christians respond after 'catastrophe of historic proportions' in the Bahamas
Christians respond after 'catastrophe of historic proportions' in the Bahamas

Christians are on the ground in the Bahamas offering spiritual counselling and practical assistance after Dorian left a trail of destruction.

Legalising assisted suicide 'will put vulnerable people at risk of abuse'
Legalising assisted suicide 'will put vulnerable people at risk of abuse'

Vulnerable people will be at risk of abuse and pressure to end their lives prematurely if assisted suicide is legalised in the UK, an anti-euthanasia campaign group has said.

Parents cherish memories of Harvest Festivals and want the same for their children
Parents cherish memories of Harvest Festivals and want the same for their children

Many British adults remember taking part in Harvest festivals as children and a majority think there is still value in their own kids taking part today.

Thousands walk in silent protest against decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland
Thousands walk in silent protest against decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland

Thousands of people angry over a new law that will drastically relax Northern Ireland's abortion laws joined in a solemn procession at Stormont on Friday evening.

UK Government pushes ahead with unpopular Northern Ireland abortion reforms
UK Government pushes ahead with unpopular Northern Ireland abortion reforms

The Government is pressing ahead with changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws despite calls to give lawmakers more time to consider the plans.

The drive to curb disease and death among Nigeria's youngsters
The drive to curb disease and death among Nigeria's youngsters

When Ntom Emmanuel's young daughter Laadi caught malaria, he faced a situation that no father should have to experience.