All Religious freedom articles – Page 2
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OpinionIran's women are right to tell Islamic leaders that religion cannot supersede their human rights
In a complex and diverse world, Bishop Joseph D’Souza makes a case for tolerance, understanding and freedom of religious expression for all
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Magazine FeaturesChristians are being attacked in India – and this is why
This week the UK celebrated its first Hindu prime minister, but nearly 5,000 miles away in India, Christians are being attacked and killed for their faith.
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News AnalysisPraying for patients – punishable or permitted?
A Christian doctor who offered to pray for patients has agreed to attend a course on “boundaries” after settling his case with the NHS. The Christian Legal Centre said Dr Richard Scott has been “vindicated” as NHS England lawyers agreed that the doctor is free to pray with patients if he does so within General Medical Council guidance. Mark Pickering from Christian Medical Fellowship takes a closer look at the case
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OpinionMikhail Gorbachev: The man who unintentionally fought for religious freedom
Historian Martyn Whittock reflects on how Mikhail Gorbachev’s desire to reform the Eastern Bloc brought freedom of expression and religion to many
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OpinionThe schools bill: This state power grab threatens home education and should be resisted by all Christians
The freedom of parents to choose how their children are educated is under threat, says Ruth Barber
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OpinionNicola Sturgeon is right: abortion clinic buffer zones would breach human rights – and reduce choice
If something is being hindered by human rights laws, it’s usually an indicator that it’s wrong, says Lois McLatchie
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OpinionThis 76 year-old grandmother was arrested while praying. She’s still waiting for justice
Rosa, a 76-year-old grandmother, was arrested while walking and praying during lockdown. Due to court backlogs she is still awaiting trial.
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OpinionThe media won't celebrate these inspiring Christian women. But I will
It’s easy to celebrate the celebrities campaigning for social justice, but what about the everyday women fighting for religious freedom?
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Magazine FeaturesA military coup, Covid-19 and no religious freedom is breaking the people of Myanmar. Here’s how to pray
Chris Mabey, whose wife fled Myanma as a teenager, reports on what is taking place in the majority-Buddhist nation, and explains how you can prayerfully support the fledgling Christian community there
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OpinionI strongly disagree with the Christians who are refusing to sell their house to a gay couple
Christians, we are not called to judge the world, but to love it, says Annie Carter
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OpinionThank God there’s still a legal right to express belief in orthodox, Christian teaching in the UK
The ‘gay cake’ row is finally over, and a nurse sacked for wearing a cross has been vindicated. We should thank God for these victories, which should give Christians courage
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OpinionStanding up for creation is a sacred sacrifice. My Christian friends came close to prison this week
Those in power want to clamp down on our right to peaceful protest. If it happens, it will seriously undermine our democratic freedoms
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OpinionCampaigners want to ban ‘non-affirming’ prayers for gay people. Here’s why that would be disastrous for Christian freedom
If prayer is banned, the Christian Institute say they’ll take the Government to court.
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Opinion‘My child is encountering transgender ideas at school. What are my rights as a Christian?’
What happens when there’s a clash of rights between transgender people and Christians?
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OpinionBanning online anonymity is a seriously bad idea, and could jeopardise our freedom to share the gospel
In the wake of the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, some politicians have suggested ending the ability to be anonymous online. But requiring individuals to verify their identity won’t end online abuse, and it could even put persecuted Christians at risk
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Magazine FeaturesSir David Amess MP (1952-2021): A God-fearing politician
The Christian MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed inside a Methodist Church in Essex. Mervyn Thomas pays tribute to him
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OpinionWe are not a hate group. But friendly-fire from other Christians is hurting our gospel work
Christian Concern is being demonised, says Andrea Williams, and the attacks are coming from parts of the Church
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OpinionOxford University apologised for hosting a Christian event. But was it really an attack on religious freedom?
Protecting free speech in universities is crucial, says Cambridge lecturer Gemma Simmonds. But while Christians still have the right to preach the gospel, they’d do well to remember Jesus’ overriding law of love
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InterviewsIs this the most persecuted 31 year-old in Britain?
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
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OpinionOur withdrawal from Afghanistan is shameful. The least we can do is welcome refugees to Britain
Whatever you think of the original war, the way we pulled out was wrong, says Tim Farron MP
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