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Kim Davis may be forced to pay $225,000 over gay marriage licence battle
Kim Davis may be forced to pay $225,000 over gay marriage licence battle

Kim Davis, the Christian clerk jailed after refusing to issue same-sex marriage licences, may be forced to pay $225,000 in legal and court fees incurred by gay couples suing her.

100-day campaign launches to save iconic Scottish Baptist church building
100-day campaign launches to save iconic Scottish Baptist church building

The former Coats Memorial Baptist Church in Paisley closed as a church last October following years of declining attendance and rising costs.

Religious people are happier than others, according to research
Religious people are happier than others, according to research

The study also found that religious participation, as opposed to simply being affiliated with a religion, made a difference to levels of happiness.

Assisted dying poll sparks row in Royal College of Physicians
Assisted dying poll sparks row in Royal College of Physicians

The college plans to poll its members over whether they support helping patients end their lives.

Home, leadership and loneliness: How 'conditional belonging' can ruin a ministry
Home, leadership and loneliness: How 'conditional belonging' can ruin a ministry

It is increasingly difficult to talk about 'home' in a manner that resonates positively with most people.

Bishop calls for fines on social media platforms that harm young people
Bishop calls for fines on social media platforms that harm young people

A Church of England bishop has called for social media companies to be regulated to protect children from online abuse and bullying.

Evangelism tops agenda for CofE synod meetings
Evangelism tops agenda for CofE synod meetings

According to the Church, papers published today set out how 'small behavioural changes' by the around one million people who regularly attend Church of England churches could make a 'huge difference'.

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of meddling in Orthodox faith, warns Russia will 'protect freedom of religion'
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of meddling in Orthodox faith, warns Russia will 'protect freedom of religion'

Putin said that Russia reserved the right to defend people's rights to worship.

In packed churches and secret masses, papal visit brings Gulf Catholics hope
In packed churches and secret masses, papal visit brings Gulf Catholics hope

In Dubai's overflowing churches and Riyadh's secretive masses, Catholics across the Gulf are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' historic visit to the United Arab Emirates next week.

'LGBT agenda' could be putting churches at financial risk, says Francis Chan
'LGBT agenda' could be putting churches at financial risk, says Francis Chan

The Crazy Love author suggested that the 'LGBT agenda' may jeopardise the tax breaks that so many churches in the West rely on to stay afloat.

Persecution spreading at a 'rapid rate' across India
Persecution spreading at a 'rapid rate' across India

Persecution in India is at its highest level in 70 years, a new report has warned.

Government's tax policy is discouraging lower income families from marrying, says Marriage Foundation
Government's tax policy is discouraging lower income families from marrying, says Marriage Foundation

Britain's tax system is acting as a barrier to marriage for lower income parents, the Marriage Foundation has said.

Church Mission Society announces new chief executive
Church Mission Society announces new chief executive

Strategist Alastair Bateman has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Church Mission Society.

New film tells story of X Factor contestant who left homosexuality after finding God
New film tells story of X Factor contestant who left homosexuality after finding God

Matthew Grech faced a backlash after sharing his testimony on X Factor Malta last year

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam denies supporting infanticide after backing late-term abortion bill
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam denies supporting infanticide after backing late-term abortion bill

'The infant would be resuscitated, if that's what the mother and the family desired, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mother,' Governor Northam said during an interview with WTOP-FM radio station.

#SheToo: How should we understand violence against women in the Bible ?
#SheToo: How should we understand violence against women in the Bible ?

A new podcast series is set to explore some of the Bible's 'texts of terror' – the stories that portray extreme violence against women, often avoided by preachers.