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Church of England General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate

Originally published in Christian Daily International The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced. Members this week approved a […]

Türkiye accuses European Parliament of ‘interference’ amid mounting scrutiny over expulsions of Christians

Originally published in Harbinger’s Daily The Turkish government has formally rejected the European Parliament’s recent resolution condemning targeted expulsions from the country “carried out under unsubstantiated national-security pretexts and without due process” for foreign Christians, in addition to journalists.  In a statement issued on February 13, a day after the vote, Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the resolution […]

Parliament’s entry into dispute between CRL and faith communities welcomed

Key religious freedom stakeholders in South Africa have reacted positively to a  virtual meeting between religious sector leaders and Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs last Wednesday. Freedom of Religion South Africa says in a briefing memorandum that it is cautiously optimistic after the engagement which it […]

Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones

Originally published in Christian Today Britain’s controversial abortion buffer zones are being challenged in court again, this time by Stephen Green, who was found guilty of breaching a zone in Ealing. Green, who is perhaps better known for his campaign group Christian Voice, joins pro-life activist Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and Scottish grandmother Rose Docherty in falling […]

Bethel Church places Pastor Ben Armstrong on leave after former student alleges clergy sexual abuse

Originally published in The Christian Post Leaders at Bethel Church announced Sunday that Ben Armstrong, the prophetic ministry director at the church and former BSSM revival group pastor, has been placed on administrative leave following the release of a YouTube video in which a former student publicly alleges clergy sexual abuse dating […]