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Tory peer fears for disabled babies if Northern Ireland abortion plans go ahead
Lord Shinkwin has told the House of Lords that plans to widen abortion access in Northern Ireland sends the message that babies with disabilities are "better off dead".
Edinburgh and Glasgow consider stricter regulations for lap dancing bars
Lap dancing bars in Edinburgh and Glasgow could soon be subject to much tougher regulations if proposals to introduce licences are given the go ahead.
'Iron curtain' of religious persecution must end, says US religious freedom rep
The US' religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback made an impassioned plea to people of faith on Tuesday to fight for their liberties and those of others suffering for their faith worldwide.
Digital Minister Margot James apologises for delay to age verification checks
Digital Minister Margot James has said she is "extremely sorry" for the prolonged delay to a new age verification scheme designed to protect young people from watching online adult content
Newer mission agencies more likely to focus on social action than proclamation - study
Newer mission agencies are more likely to be focused on social action projects than evangelism and proclamation, according to a study.
West Sussex library drops church-run kids' singalong
Parents have been left angry after a volunteer church group was told it could no longer run the children's singalong in the local library.
Archaeologists discover location where David sought refuge from King Saul?
The site discovered at Khirbet a-Ra'i, near the modern-day Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, is believed to be Ziklag, a Philistine settlement recorded in the Old Testament.
Over 15,000 people sign open letter opposing abortion changes in Northern Ireland
An open letter launched by Baroness O'Loan in opposition to extending abortion to Northern Ireland has been signed over 15,000 times.
Mothers are the drivers of their kids' faith more than fathers - study
Christians in America are more likely to say it was their mother's faith that influenced them rather than their father's, although research has found that grandparents are significant too.
Joni Eareckson Tada thanks Jesus after being declared cancer free
Joni Eareckson Tada is celebrating after beating breast cancer for the second time.
Ancient papyrus offers fresh glimpse into everyday life of early Christians
A small fragment of papyrus is providing valuable insights into the ordinary lives of the first Christians and the Roman Empire within which they lived.
Northern Ireland same-sex marriage plans put free speech at risk, coalition warns
The Coalition for Marriage fears church ministers could be penalised if they refuse to conduct gay marriage services
After the Sri Lanka church attacks, Christians are building bridges
"The role of the church continues to be measured, building bridges and not judging mainstream Muslims," says Shalini Wickramasuriya, an elder at St Andrew's Scots Kirk, Colombo.
'High time' Christian persecution given same attention as climate change
It is "high time" that the denial of freedom of religion and belief is given the same attention as climate change, says the bishop behind a major government review into persecution.
'Too many' abortions, says man who spearheaded its legalisation in England, Scotland and Wales
The main architect of changes to the law that legalised abortion in England, Scotland and Wales half a century ago, has said that there are "too many" terminations taking place today.
Forced abortion judge did not take woman's feelings into account
The court order to force a woman with a learning disability to have an abortion was overturned because it did not take her feelings into consideration, the official judgement reveals.