Originally published in Faithwire Close to a quarter of young British people said recently they would be open to banning the Bible if they believed its pages contained “hate speech”. Whitestone Insights, a polling group, surveyed 2 088 adults in the United Kingdom, asking them if they agreed with the […]
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Huge crowd fills streets of London in march against antisemitism
Originally published in Fox News Over 100 000 people marched through London on Sunday with a message of solidarity against antisemitism, marking one of the largest demonstrations of its type since 1936. The protest against antisemitism comes as the numbers of antisemitic incidents continue to rise following the Oct. 7 invasion of Israel by […]
Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples
Originall published in The Christian Post The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination’s stance on same-sex relationships. The Bishop of Oxford proposed the amendment for these trial services, […]
UK ‘thought police’ strike again as pro-life volunteer fined for praying silently near abortion clinic
Originally published in Christian Today Police priorities have been questioned after a UK pro-life volunteer was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic “buffer zone”. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was fined in Birmingham on October 18 despite being twice vindicated after previous arrests for praying silently in abortion clinic buffer zones. […]
Preacher facing prison for holding Bible verse sign near abortion clinic
Originally published in The Christian Post A Christian preacher who held a sign with a Bible verse on it inside an abortion clinic “buffer zone” could be sent to prison. Stephen Green, 72, from south Wales, is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), which said he is being […]
Thousands of pro-lifers march to London’s Parliament Square
First published on The Christian Institute. Thousands marched through the centre of London to Parliament Square on Saturday, calling for an end to abortion. Under the banner “Abortion destroys the freedom to live”, an estimated 7 000 people attended the 9th annual UK March for Life rally. Latest Government figures […]
Britain’s shameful betrayal: Christians to express their sorrow over detention of Jews in Mauritius-Charles Gardner
British Christians will soon be expressing their deep sorrow and shame for the detention on a remote island of Jewish people escaping Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. A commemoration and reunion will take place on the Indian Ocean territory of Mauritius from September 6-8, recalling the trauma experienced by […]
Christian teaching assistant sacked for raising trans concerns wins appeal
Originally published in Premier Christian News Christian teaching assistant Kristie Higgs, who was sacked after sharing two Facebook posts that raised concerns about how transgenderism and compulsory sex education was to be taught at her son’s Church of England (CofE) primary school, has won her appeal. A previous ruling in […]
Christian teacher banned from profession for not using a pupil’s preferred pronouns
Originally published in Premier Christian News A Christian teacher, previously suspended for addressing a transgender boy as ‘her’ says he’s ‘devastated’ to be banned from teaching. In a ruling thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, Joshua Sutcliffe was found guilty of unprofessional conduct and “bringing the […]
King Charles’ coronation will see millions evangelised
Originally published in Charisma News Great Britain is reporting markedly lower numbers in those who actively practice Christianity, and the nation is preparing for what was once considered a holy moment ordained by God. As faith struggles across England, evangelist Ray Comfort has asked God to bless his plan to […]