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Tributes paid to Lord Mackay of Clashfern, committed Christian and public servant

14+ hour, 2+ min ago  (481+ words) Tributes have been paid to Lord Mackay of Clashfern, a devout Christian and former Lord Chancellor of Britain who has died aged 99. He died on July 7, just days after his 99th birthday, and his death was announced on the same day…...

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Inclusion of RE in national curriculum welcomed

15+ hour, 11+ min ago  (536+ words) The government is planning on including Religious Education (RE) in the new national curriculum after key stakeholders reached an "unprecedented" consensus on the subject. Previously, the content of RE classes was decided at the local level. Under the new proposals,…...

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christiantoday. com > news > healing-the-body-mending-divides-how-medical-care-is-building-unity-in-israel

Healing the body, mending divides: how medical care is building unity in Israel

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (436+ words) For many Christians, the Holy Land is not merely a place on a map but a central chapter of a shared spiritual story. We imagine Jesus walking the hills of Galilee, sharing meals in humble homes, healing in crowded streets,…...

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Anti-Christian incidents double in Israel

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (541+ words) Anti-Christian incidents in Israel have nearly doubled in the last three months, according to the Religious Freedom Data Centre (RFDC). The data shows that from April to June this year there were 83 incidents of harassment against Christians in Israel, up…...

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Over 100 baptised in sea near Bournemouth beach

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (491+ words) Over a thousand people gathered to watch each event, with 43 people being baptised on 21 June, followed by another 80 the following weekend. The events took place on Boscombe beach, which is a short walk along the seafront from Bournemouth. The Church…...

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christiantoday. com > news > eu-accused-of-turning-a-blind-eye-to-alleged-persecution-of-armenian-church

EU accused of turning a blind eye to alleged persecution of Armenian church

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (608+ words) The European Union has been accused of turning a blind eye to the Armenian government's actions against the Armenian Apostolic Church. Church and state in the country have been engaged in a kind of cold war since Prime Minister Nikol…...

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christiantoday. com > news > christian-nurse-at-centre-of-trans-pronouns-row-has-no-case-to-answer-regulator-concludes

Christian nurse at centre of trans pronouns row has 'no case' to answer, regulator concludes

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (622+ words) The council (NMC) opened an investigation into Jennifer Melle over a "possible risk to the public " or to the public's confidence in nurses, midwives and nursing associates"." The investigation related to "regulatory concerns" about a possible "failure to treat people…...

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christiantoday. com > news > july-is-disability-awareness-month-let-us-celebrate-the-diversity-of-gods-image-in-all-people

July is Disability Awareness Month - Let us celebrate the diversity of God's image in all people

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (611+ words) Disability is not a marginal subject in Christian theology, nor an optional area of pastoral care. It sits close to the centre of the Gospel narrative, shaping how the Church understands bodies, belonging, and the presence of God in human…...

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christiantoday. com > news > 14-everyday-phrases-that-come-straight-from-the-bible

14 everyday phrases that come straight from the Bible

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (719+ words) Beyond shaping laws, literature and culture, it has also given us countless everyday expressions that many of us use without a second thought. From conversations at work to newspaper headlines, these phrases have become part of everyday English - even among…...

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christiantoday. com > news > presbyterian-church-of-wales-considers-do-or-die-reforms

Presbyterian Church of Wales considers 'do or die' reforms

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (505+ words) The General Secretary of the Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) has said the denomination faces a "do or die" situation ahead of its General Assembly, due to be held next week in Porthmadog. Since 2020 the Church has seen its membership…...