Tag: UK

Robert Baden-Powell statue to be removed in Poole

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said it was removing the statue of Robert Baden-Powell "for its protection"

Pastor wins court case after being targeted for homosexuality beliefs

According to The Telegraph, compensation for Hargreaves will be decided at a later remedy hearing.

UK government disregards believers with new sanitary regulations

It will still not be possible to celebrate public liturgies or go to church for private prayer.

English cardinal: It is ‘now time’ to open churches for private prayer

“We are told that these openings are based on the need to encourage key activities to start up again. Why are churches excluded?"

Could quoting the Bible become a "hate crime" in Northern Ireland?

The Presbytarian Church of Ireland insists that freedom of speech must be protected in any new legislation.

Bishops get death threats for criticising Downing Street adviser

Some of the Church of England’s most senior bishops have reported receiving hate mail and death threats

Publishers encourage people to support Christian bookshops to save them

Christian bookshops are facing survival problems due to the lockdown as people buy from bigger chains

Church using 'Minecraft to make Bible come alive in virtual youth group meetings

A Leicester church is using video games in their virtual youth group sessions during lockdown as a way to connect with teenagers

Sheffield Cathedral building damaged by fire in suspected arson attack

It is thought the fire was started deliberately and South Yorkshire Police are treating the incident as a suspected arson attack

British Parliamentarians urge governments to release prisoners of conscience

ICCPR states that 'Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion'