Banning conversion therapy will cause more harm, say experts
People of all ages should have the right to seek out help for unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and achieve their own life goals, an international symposium has heard.
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Relief as dangerous abortion amendment fails
The amendment would have removed current medical and legal safeguards which prevent a woman from performing her own abortion without the involvement of a registered abortion provider, through to 28 weeks.
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'Reject the ways of violence' - Pope's message for Sir David Amess funeral
The family of murdered Catholic MP Sir David Amess were joined by leading political figures for his funeral at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday.
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Evangelical leader Melvin Tinker passes away
Leading British Anglican evangelical speaker and author, Rev Melvin Tinker, has died aged 66.
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Most migrants crossing the English Channel are fleeing persecution - Refugee Council
The vast majority of people came from 10 countries "where human rights abuses and persecution are common".
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Church must be 'at the forefront' of welcoming refugees, says Nicky Gumbel
"It's not about trying to convert people. It's about loving people as Jesus loved people," he said.
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Bishop calls for change to law to cut gambling-related suicides
The Bishop of St Albans has told the House of Lords that requiring coroners to record gambling addiction in suicide cases would boost "the Government's suicide prevention efforts".
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The West has much to learn from persecuted Christians, says historian Tom Holland
The historian and "Dominion" author spoke movingly about the profound impact of witnessing the suffering of Christians in other parts of the world firsthand in Open Doors' inaugural 'Perspectives' lecture.
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Conversion therapy ban consultation should be extended, say Christians
"This issue is too important to rush," the Christian Institute has said.
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London symposium will consider other side of conversion therapy ban debate
A major symposium is taking place in London next week to assess the UK government's plans to ban so-called conversion therapy.
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'Truth is under attack,' BBC chief tells church service
Truth is under attack like never before, BBC director general Tim Davie told a special church service in London, attended by the Duchess of Cornwall.
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24/7 Prayer International CEO suspended
The board of 24-7 Prayer International has suspended CEO Mike Andrea following "serious allegations of historic misconduct".
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Franklin Graham's UK tour to go ahead in 2022
Franklin Graham's UK tour is back on after being delayed due to the pandemic and legal challenges against venues that cancelled his events.
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