Society & Culture

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  Churches of England & Wales push for LGBT-welcoming environment in church schools in draft guidance

  By Chris Eyte Europe 4 months ago

  The ‘National Society for Education Church of England (4,630 schools) & Church in Wales’ (200 schools) published a draft guidance to stop school bullying and in its 59-page consultation document promotes LGBT+ rights amongst children, regardless of theological objections. The draft has been published at the same time as church leaders from 1,300 churches of differing denominations wrote to the new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer voicing angst about plans to stop conversion therapy.

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  Church leaders should be trained in suicide prevention, says survivor: 'Jesus is the greatest protection'

  By Lizzie Sotola Latin America

  4 months ago

  Suicide is as old as mankind. Throughout history, different cultures and different human societies have viewed suicide in different ways, depending on the philosophical, religious, intellectual, social and economic principles of each time period. The life story of Matías Kornetz, director and founder of “Prevenir es Amar” (Preventing is Loving) - an organization devoted to preventing suicide and supporting those who are immersed in substance abuse and may fall into suicidal behaviors - is the st

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  Christian refugee charity head welcomes King Charles III comments on modernizing asylum system

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  4 months ago

  A Christian migration expert has given a cautious “welcome” to the new U.K. Labour Government’s plans to redevelop the asylum and immigration system, announced Wednesday, July 17, by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament. The king revealed the proposals as part of the monarch’s traditional speech unveiling the government’s legislative plans for the near future.

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  Canadian conservative opposition leader criticized for visiting churches, amid negative view of evangelicals in society

  By Chris Eyte US & Canada

  4 months ago

  Political commentators in Canada questioned Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's priorities for his appearances in three evangelical churches in Toronto on a recent Sunday, one day before Canada Day on July 1, while ignoring Pride events, according to the Global News.