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Equality watchdog calls for gender critical views to be protected under law

Staff writer Sat 1 May 2021 11:47 BST

The equality watchdog has expressed its concerns for freedom of speech if the sacking of a researcher over a trans critical tweet is upheld.

Christian politician formally charged over views on marriage and sexuality

Staff writer | Fri 30 Apr 2021 11:07 BST

Finland's Prosecutor General has formally charged a Christian MP after she expressed a traditional view on marriage and sexuality.
Alarm over street pastor's 'brutal' arrest

Staff writer | Thu 29 Apr 2021 11:49 BST

Christians have expressed their concern over the arrest of a street pastor in north-west London last week over his comments on marriage and gender.
Mentoring scheme launched to encourage Christians to go into the media

Peter Crumpler | Thu 29 Apr 2021 10:48 BST

Young Christians hoping to take their first steps into the media are being invited to apply to a new mentoring scheme launched by UK charity Christians in Media.
'We Seek Your Kingdom': the hymn with a call to the faithful

Staff writer | Wed 28 Apr 2021 9:09 BST

The hymn has been composed by Noel Robinson, Andy Flannagan, Lou Fellingham, and Donna Akodu, and calls on Christians to be active in every part of society.
Maya Forstater returns to court to defend free speech on transgenderism

Staff writer | Tue 27 Apr 2021 11:01 BST

Maya Forstater, the former think tank researcher fired over trans-critical tweets, is back in court this week to defend her right to free speech.
After 53 years of abortion, over 9 million lives have been lost

Right to Life UK | Tue 27 Apr 2021 10:43 BST

Unfortunately, abortion figures across the UK are likely to increase following the introduction of an extreme abortion regime in Northern Ireland and policy changes allowing 'DIY' home abortions across England, Scotland and Wales.
I was mentored by John Stott – even though we never met

Dave Benson | Tue 27 Apr 2021 9:44 BST

I'm here today because of what Jesus did through John Stott.
Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal

Staff writer | Mon 26 Apr 2021 9:30 BST

The Rev Paula Vennells, former Post Office chief executive, has stepped back from priestly duties after 39 subpostmasters had their fraud convictions overturned.
Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE

Staff writer | Sat 24 Apr 2021 14:59 BST

The Church of England has urged the Government to find ways to ban conversion therapy without penalising clergy who provide pastoral support to people struggling with their sexuality.
Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church

Staff writer | Sat 24 Apr 2021 13:36 BST

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.
Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale

Staff writer | Fri 23 Apr 2021 14:28 BST

The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.
Prison chaplain was 'conned' into thinking London Bridge terror attacker felt remorse

Staff writer | Fri 23 Apr 2021 13:56 BST

A prison chaplain giving evidence on the Fishmongers' Hall terrorist attack near London Bridge says the attacker had appeared to show remorse.