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World governments must 'stop turning a blind eye' to persecution of Christians

Staff writer Mon 4 Jul 2022 9:08 BST

The UK government is being urged to take "a decisive stand" against "rapidly rising" Christian persecution around the world.

Technology is being 'weaponised' to persecute religious minorities - Open Doors

Staff writer | Mon 4 Jul 2022 7:37 BST

Religious minorities face being consigned to an "Orwellian existence" amid rising cyber persecution, Open Doors has warned.
Former MSP who lost four children speaks out against assisted suicide

Mark King | Sat 2 Jul 2022 11:50 BST

A former MSP who has suffered the deaths of four of his children - three from serious illnesses - is advocating against assisted suicide.
There is 'heavy hatred against Christian values' in Western society, says MP prosecuted over sexuality beliefs

Ryan Foley | Sat 2 Jul 2022 10:33 BST

Finnish lawmaker Päivi Räsänen, prosecuted for voicing her traditional Christian beliefs about marriage and sexuality, believes that a "heavy hatred for Christian values" in Western society will cause many Christians to censor themselves for social acceptance.
Chaplain fired after challenging LGBT indoctrination warns of 'soft totalitarianism' in the West

Brandon Showalter | Sat 2 Jul 2022 10:11 BST

Countries violating religious freedom can increasingly point to the West and say, "You're not taking it seriously, so why should we?", says a chaplain fired from a Church of England school after he told students they did not have to agree with gender ideology.
Dominance of 'woke' culture and its drive to silence people is 'very dangerous'

Ryan Foley | Fri 1 Jul 2022 9:02 BST

"Get in line or face the consequences is the mood in way too many places in the world," says ADF International President Michael Farris.
Christian doctor takes pronoun case to Court of Appeal after 'muddled' judgment

Staff writer | Thu 30 Jun 2022 8:31 BST

A Christian doctor is to appeal a judgment affirming his right to disagree with transgenderism while asserting that these views cannot be expressed in the workplace.
Archie Battersbee's family win appeal in life support case

Staff writer | Thu 30 Jun 2022 7:32 BST

The family of Archie Battersbee have won their appeal against a decision to withdraw the 12-year-old's life support.
Nicola Sturgeon backs buffer zones at Scottish abortion summit

Staff writer | Wed 29 Jun 2022 12:05 BST

Nicola Sturgeon has come out again in support of buffer zones around abortion clinics at a summit in Edinburgh this week.
UK shouldn't be lecturing US on Roe v Wade, says Conservative MP

Staff writer | Wed 29 Jun 2022 10:09 BST

Conservative MP Danny Kruger has spoken against the suggestion that the UK make representations to the US government over the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v Wade.
Parents urge Welsh government to delay rollout of RSE

Staff writer | Tue 28 Jun 2022 9:51 BST

Parents have written to the Welsh government calling for a delay to the introduction of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum until after a judicial review is heard.
Only men can be born with a penis, says Boris Johnson

Staff writer | Mon 27 Jun 2022 10:19 BST

Boris Johnson has said he thinks there is a difference between women and transgender women.
Baptists consider changing rules on same-sex marriage for ministers

Staff writer | Sat 25 Jun 2022 11:15 BST

"Much thought needs to be given to the implications of various possible options. We are acutely aware that the 'stakes are high'."