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Originally published in Christian Today In a “groundbreaking” judgment, the UK Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling that defended the sacking of a Christian school assistant over beliefs she expressed in private Facebook posts. Kristie Higgs was fired by Farmor’s Secondary School, in Gloucestershire, in 2019 after she shared […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Police in Birmingham, England, reprimanded a pro-life advocate for praying silently near an abortion clinic, just months after a judge ruled police must pay her compensation for wrongly arresting her twice for the same activity. Video footage shows a police officer reprimanding Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Jack Hemmings, the founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and World War II veteran, died last month. He was 103. Hemmings’ life in the air began at the age of 19, when, in 1940, he volunteered as an air crewman. During the war, Hemmings […]
Originally published by The Christian Institute A BBC Sounds interview has emphasised the prevalence and harm pornography has on children. Mary Sharpe is a Scottish lawyer and co-founder of The Reward Foundation, which offers education on the harms of online pornography. In ‘Mary v the porn industry’ she spoke about […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]