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  Christians ready to take legal action if conversion therapy bill tramples on religious freedom

  Staff writer | Thu 19 Oct 2023 16:52 BST

  The Christian Institute has repeated its call to the government to ensure that a ban on so-called conversion therapy does not interfere with everyday religious practice.

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  Teacher who made offensive comments about Jesus is banned for 2 years

  Staff writer | Thu 19 Oct 2023 10:32 BST

  A teacher at a Scottish school has been banned from the classroom for two years after making offensive comments, including that "Jesus was gay".

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  Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity

  Rebecca Marlow | Tue 17 Oct 2023 14:16 BST

  A Christian charity is urging people not to give up hope that extreme poverty can one day be a thing of the past.

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  Christian preacher facing prison over Bible sign near abortion clinic

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Oct 2023 13:32 BST

  A Christian preacher who held a sign with a Bible verse on it inside an abortion clinic 'buffer zone' could be sent to prison.

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  Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Oct 2023 12:11 BST

  UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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  Indi Gregory: Judge rules to remove life support from 7-month-old baby against parents' wishes

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 16 Oct 2023 6:52 BST

  A High Court judge in the United Kingdom has ruled to remove life support from a 7-month-old baby, a decision that contradicts her parents' desire to keep their daughter alive.

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  New chapter for historic church with ties to Mary Queen of Scots and King James I

  Raymond Powell | Sat 14 Oct 2023 8:40 BST

  The fascinating story of a medieval church in the heart of Scotland with ties to Mary Queen of Scots, King James VI of Scotland and I of England, and John Knox is being brought to life thanks to a new partnership with the local district.

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  UCCF apologises after investigation into workplace claims

  Rebecca Marlow | Wed 11 Oct 2023 11:52 BST

  The Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) has apologised after a final report into allegations of breaching employment law and sexual discrimination upheld some of the complaints.

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  Bishop Auckland, a sleepy town undergoing revival, is home to Britain's first museum of faith

  Catherine Pepinster | Wed 11 Oct 2023 7:27 BST

  The Museum begins with a gallery tracing the origins of faith in Britain from 6,000 years ago and ends with contemporary artists and their personal responses to faith.

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  Christian teacher sacked after refusing to teach LGBT lessons

  Staff writer | Mon 9 Oct 2023 14:18 BST

  A Christian teacher has claimed she was "treated like a dangerous criminal" after being sacked by a Church of England school for refusing to teach "extreme" LGBT lessons and sharing her Christian beliefs on these issues with pupils.

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  Concern over bill to criminalise pro-life advocacy outside abortion clinics in Scotland

  Staff writer | Sat 7 Oct 2023 13:28 BST

  Breaching the terms of the proposed 'safe access zones' could result in an unlimited maximum fine.

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  'Spiritual giant' Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With a Mission, dies aged 88

  Raymond Powell | Sat 7 Oct 2023 11:41 BST

  Loren Cunningham, the founder of Youth With a Mission, known as YWAM, has passed away from cancer. He was 88.