Originally published in Charisma News Of the four Gospels, Luke gives the most detailed account of the nativity and mentions Mary 12 times, more than any other biblical writer. In addition to the birth of Christ, he also gives special, detailed attention to the birth of John the Baptist, and many see his gynecological […]
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Pastoral manager sacked by Catholic school for marriage beliefs launches legal action
Originally published in Christian Concern An employment tribunal will hear the case of a Christian social media influencer and education behavioural specialist who was sacked by a North London Catholic school for supporting Biblical marriage on Instagram in her own time. Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Gozen Soydag, 37, […]
Christians express concern as ‘deeply dangerous’ assisted dying bill progresses in UK
Originally published in Christian Daily Christian rights groups in the UK have reacted with great concern after lawmakers passed the first round of new legislation introducing assisted dying for the time ever in England and Wales. The bill’s official title in the House of Commons in London proposed allowing “adults […]
Justin Welby resigns over child abuse cover-up scandal
Originally published in Premier Christian News The Most Rev Justin Welby has resigned his position as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury after a report into a prolific child abuser led to accusations of a Church of England cover-up. Archbishop Justin said he “must take personal and institutional responsibility” over his inaction […]
UK abortion clinic buffer zone law unclear on silent prayer
Originally published in Christian Today People who pray silently outside abortion clinics in the UK may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. It has published guidance in relation to new ‘safe access zones’ that came into effect outside abortion clinics on October 31. The […]
‘Historic’ march for Jesus in Ireland
Originally published in Premier Christian News Thousands joined the March for Jesus in Dublin on Saturday, with organisers estimating up to 12 000 attendees. Starting at the Garden of Remembrance and ending at Dáil Éireann, the event brought together individuals, families, and community groups for a day of worship, joy, […]
Archbishop of Canterbury’s gay sex comments spark backlash
Originally published in Christian Today Evangelicals have expressed “disbelief” at comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in which he claimed that gay sex is not sinful if it is within a committed relationship. Archbishop Justin Welby made the comments on The Rest is Politics podcast hosted by former Labour spin doctor […]
Christian man sentenced for praying silently outside UK abortion clinic
Originally published in Faithwire A Christian man in the UK has been convicted for silently praying just inside what had been dubbed a “buffer zone” at an abortion clinic in Bournemouth in November 2022. Adam Smith-Connor, a British military veteran and a father of two, was sentenced Wednesday to a […]
Police in UK compensate preacher for unlawful arrest, jailing
United Kingdom police last week paid R230 000 (10 000 British pounds) in damages and costs to a Christian preacher arrested, strip-searched and jailed for denouncing Islam in 2022 at a renowned public speech site in London. Police at Speakers’ Corner on June 26 2022,treated Hatun Tash, director of Defend […]
Pro-lifer awarded R302 000 after being arrested twice for silent prayer
Orginally published by The Christian Institute British pro-life campaigner Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has received R302 000 (£13 000) and an apology from the police after being wrongfully arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. The director of March for Life UK has been arrested twice by West Midlands Police for […]