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Christian population in England and Wales falls below half for first time

Staff writer Tue 29 Nov 2022 11:03 GMT

Over a third of people now say they have no religion - up from a quarter 10 years ago.

Outcry over sermon about 'trans' Jesus

Jennifer Lee | Mon 28 Nov 2022 8:48 GMT

Worshippers were reportedly left in tears by a sermon at the University of Cambridge's Trinity College chapel that suggested Jesus had a "trans" body.
Marie Curie apologises to chaplain who was banned from wearing cross

Staff writer | Mon 28 Nov 2022 7:52 GMT

Cancer charity Marie Curie has apologised "unreservedly" after a Christian chaplain was told he could not wear a small cross pin while meeting patients.
Woman moved on for praying near abortion clinic

Staff writer | Sat 26 Nov 2022 11:08 GMT

Livia Tossici-Bolt was praying with her friend outside the parameter of the 150m buffer zone when they were approached by two community safety officers employed by the local council to patrol the vicinity of the abortion clinic.
Churches join nationwide campaign to keep people warm this winter

Chris Ward | Sat 26 Nov 2022 10:23 GMT

Churches are among the 4,000 community spaces that have signed up to offer a warm and safe place for people struggling with the cost of living crisis this winter.
Disability campaigners to take abortion law case to Supreme Court

Staff writer | Fri 25 Nov 2022 17:19 GMT

Campaigners for the equal treatment of people with Down's syndrome are to take their challenge against a discriminatory abortion law to the Supreme Court after losing in the Court of Appeal today.
Many religious 'Nones' believe in God or a higher power, study finds

Chris Ward | Fri 25 Nov 2022 8:23 GMT

A new report by Theos finds a broad mix of spiritual beliefs even among those who claim not to have any faith.
Christians urge changes to Online Safety Bill to protect children

Chris Ward | Fri 25 Nov 2022 7:50 GMT

Christian campaigners are welcoming the return of the Online Safety Bill to Parliament next month but say that changes must be made to free speech clauses if it is to win broad support from MPs.
Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends

Staff writer | Thu 24 Nov 2022 11:41 GMT

A new book is being launched to help Christians reach out to their Muslim neighbours and friends.
Conference booking was cancelled after complaint by venue's LGBT staff

Staff writer | Wed 23 Nov 2022 17:31 GMT

"This attempt to cancel the event is illustrative of the dangerous and deeply intolerant times we live in, where any discussion or disagreement about issues like race and gender are silenced."
Over 3,000 Christians have signed declaration on marriage, sex and identity

Staff writer | Wed 23 Nov 2022 14:36 GMT

A declaration launched last month upholding a biblical view of marriage, sex and identity has surpassed 3,000 signatures.
Parts of the Bible are 'no longer appropriate in modern society', says Crown Prosecution Service

Staff writer | Wed 23 Nov 2022 8:08 GMT

"It is extraordinary that the prosecution, speaking on behalf of the state, could say that the Bible contains abusive words which, when spoken in public, constitute a criminal offence."
Judge refuses to dismiss Christian ministry's discrimination case against Barclays Bank

Anugrah Kumar | Mon 21 Nov 2022 14:30 GMT

A judge in the United Kingdom refused to dismiss a discrimination case against Barclays Bank brought by a Christian ministry that offers therapy to individuals with an unwanted same-sex attraction whose bank accounts were closed after an LGBT activist campaign.