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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 […]

Reverend Jesse Jackson dies at 84 after decades of civil rights activism

Originally published in Worthy News Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84. Jackson’s family announced his death on Tuesday in a statement honouring his life and legacy. Inspired by his Christian faith, […]

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 […]

Top European court takes up cases of Christians banned from Türkiye

Originally published in My Christian Daily The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has formally taken up and “communicated” 20 cases brought by Christians whom Türkiye effectively banned from re-entry solely for living out their faith. These cases — almost all supported by ADF International — stem from the Turkish government’s use of internal […]

Major medical group does stunning reversal on child gender interventions

Originally published in The Christian Post This month, the American Medical Association (AMA) reminded the country why you should always get a second medical opinion. For more than a decade, the AMA has supported irreversible surgeries and experimental drug treatments for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. At the same time, […]

Expulsion of Israeli diplomat sparks backlash

By Nicola Miltz — Originally published in SA Jewish Report South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s chargé d’affaires has escalated into a full-blown diplomatic crisis, drawing condemnation from the United States (US) State Department, sharp rebukes from multiple domestic political parties, and expressions of shock from Jewish communal organisations.  Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein publicly […]