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  Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher

  Leonardo Blair | Fri 15 Sep 2023 9:05 BST

  "Most parents, even born-again parents, do not really think the spiritual component of their child's life is a big deal," writes George Barna in his new book.

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  Christian teenager at centre of court battle with NHS has died

  Raymond Powell | Fri 15 Sep 2023 8:30 BST

  A teenager who was fighting doctors to continue life-preserving treatment has tragically died.

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  'Cowardly' politicians must stand-up for marriage, says new report

  Staff writer | Thu 14 Sep 2023 13:20 BST

  Family Unfriendly Britain, by the Marriage Foundation, blames the decline in marriage in the UK on "cowardly senior politicians" and "anti-family" welfare policies that penalise poor couples who marry.

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  Scotland's 'conversion therapy' ban delayed

  Staff writer | Thu 14 Sep 2023 12:24 BST

  The introduction of a ban on so-called 'conversion therapy' in Scotland has been delayed over fears it could criminalise parents who do not affirm their child's gender identity.

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  Conversion therapy ban not a high priority for most voters

  Staff writer | Thu 14 Sep 2023 9:06 BST

  The poll asked 2,091 UK voters to rank their top five policy priorities for the next 12 months from a list of 23 possible options.

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  'Opposites attract' is a myth, study suggests

  Jennifer Lee | Wed 13 Sep 2023 17:49 BST

  The study found that couples tend to share similar traits, from their religious beliefs to age, level of education, and substance use.

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  Former prime minister backs school ban on children changing gender identity

  Staff writer | Wed 13 Sep 2023 14:18 BST

  Liz Truss has said that schools should not allow children to change their gender identity.

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  Silent prayer is not unlawful, says Home Secretary

  Staff writer | Tue 12 Sep 2023 11:48 BST

  The Home Secretary has told police forces up and down the country that people should not be criminalised for praying silently.

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  Christian teen vows to continue fight for life-preserving treatment

  Raymond Powell | Mon 11 Sep 2023 12:37 BST

  A Christian teenager locked in a legal battle with an NHS Trust to receive life-preserving treatment has said she will continue to fight.

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  Government must 'stand firm' on school transgender guidance

  Staff writer | Sun 10 Sep 2023 9:03 BST

  Christians are being asked to pray that Rishi Sunak will not be swayed by pro-trans activists as new transgender guidance for schools continues to be hit by delays.

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  There's been a 'sea-change' in opposition to trans ideology, says de-banked vicar

  Staff writer | Sat 9 Sep 2023 12:23 BST

  A retired Anglican vicar whose bank account was closed down after he expressed gender critical views says people are becoming less afraid to speak out against trans ideology.

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  Queen was at peace and reflecting on her faith in final days

  Staff writer | Fri 8 Sep 2023 9:23 BST

  The late Queen was at peace and spent her final days reflecting on her Christian faith, according to a Church leader who was with her.