Christian Man’s Hands Chopped Off by Muslim Relatives: ‘That’s What Sharia Instructs Us to Do’
Relatives of a man in eastern Uganda chopped off his hands in a brutal attack after he converted from Islam to Christianity
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Church of Norway open to ordaining unmarried, cohabitating priests
Bishops in the Church of Norway, the largest Christian denomination in the Scandinavian country, say they are open to ordaining unmarried cohabiting priests, going against a resolution of the Bishop ...
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Many Religious ‘Nones’ Believe in God or a Higher Power, Study Finds
A new report by Theos finds a broad mix of spiritual beliefs even among those who claim not to have any faith.
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Christians Urge Changes to Online Safety Bill to Protect Children
Christian campaigners are welcoming the return of the Online Safety Bill to Parliament next month but say that changes must be made to free speech clauses if it is to win broad support from MPs.
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Blackouts in Ukraine Continue after Russian Missile Strikes
Kyiv residents huddled in cafes for warmth on Thursday after Russian missile strikes caused blackouts in the city and across much of the country. Vitali Klitschko, mayor of Kyiv, said 70 percent of th...
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Turkey Hints at New Syria Offensive; Russia Urges Restraint
Turkey’s president has again hinted at a possible new ground offensive in Syria against Kurdish militants, even as Russia urged restraint and called on Ankara to avoid an escalation. The Russian presidential envoy in Syria called on Turkey “to show a certain restraint” in order to prevent further escalation in Syria.
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Concerns for India’s religious minorities after Supreme Court calls for action against Hindu …
Human rights and religious liberty campaigners are sounding the alarm after India's Supreme Court called on the government to act against supposed "fraudulent religious conversion".
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Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends
A new book is being launched to help Christians reach out to their Muslim neighbours and friends.
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Conference Booking was Cancelled after Complaint by Venue’s LGBT Staff
"This attempt to cancel the event is illustrative of the dangerous and deeply intolerant times we live in, where any discussion or disagreement about issues like race and gender are silenced."
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Leon Fontaine, Canadian Megachurch Pastor, Dies at 59
Canadian megachurch Pastor Leon Fontaine, who garnered recent attention for his refusal to adhere to ongoing and restrictive COVID-19 lockdown orders banning churches from holding in-person or ...
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‘I’m Here as an Ambassador of Jesus Christ’: US Army Green Beret Brings Training, Supplies, and The Gospel to Hurting People of Ukraine
Sergeant First Class Christian Hickey is a former Marine who went on to join the Army as an elite Special Forces Green Beret. When war broke out in Ukraine, Hickey felt he had to do something. But fighting wasn't part of his calling.
