Tag: Scotland

Church of Scotland loses over half its membership since 2000

The rise of secularism has been threatening traditional churches in Scotland for over 20 years now.

A Scottish politician was disciplined by his party boss for pro-life stance

He was accused of causing women “great distress” for his remarks on abortion and buffer zones outside clinics.

Scotland is about to ban pro-life gatherings near abortion clinics

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children is urging the government to not impose this ban

Christian worker fired for refusing to remove cross necklace awarded over $26,00

The man was informed that he was terminated for not complying with the company's instructions.

Christian factory worker fired for wearing cross necklace awarded $26K

Similarly, a British Airways employee, won a landmark legal battle at the European Court of Human Rights to wear a cross at work.

Church of Scotland votes to allow same-sex marriage for its ministers

Under the new rules, pastors who want to conduct same-sex marriages would first have to apply to the principal clerk's office.

Huge fire caused by arson at Glasgow church

The damage to the vestibule could have been much worse, according to witnesses.

Four-year-old children in Scotland are allowed to change gender at school

The Scottish Government guidelines say that "recognition and development of gender identity can occur at a young age".

Catholic priest attacked with glass bottles at a cathedral in Scotland

A Catholic priest escaped without injury after he was attacked by a man with a glass bottle as he prayed at a church in Scotland.

Christian CEO fired over views on marriage wins religious discrimination case

Discrimination of Christians in their workplace remains a widespread issue in the UK.