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• Feb 13, 2025 06:27 EST

  

  Europe Society & Culture

  Planned changes to UK assisted dying bill spark controversy as expert panel may replace high court judge

  By Chris Eyte

  Policymakers in the U.K. Parliament are considering whether to replace the requirement for a high court judge to adjudicate assisted dying cases with a panel of "experts." The move, supported by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who fronted the bill, has caused consternation among other MPs and opponents of the impending Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill legislation to introduce assisted dying in the country.

• Feb 13, 2025 06:10 EST

  

  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Renowned Baptist preacher Jim Shaddix remembered for his legacy of faith and teaching

  By Chris Eyte

  Tributes have been paid to renowned Baptist preacher Dr. Jim Shaddix, who died after a "hard yet hope-filled battle with brain cancer." Shaddix served as senior professor of preaching, W.A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching, and senior fellow for the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership, according to a press release honoring his achievements from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College in North Carolina.

• Feb 12, 2025 13:19 EST

  

  Europe Religious Freedom

  UK school worker wins appeal over dismissal for LGBTQ views

  By Chris Eyte

  A school counseling assistant today (Feb. 12) won at the U.K. Court of Appeal after her employer fired her for expressing concern on Facebook about LGBTQ+ materials being taught to primary school children.

• Feb 12, 2025 10:45 EST

  

  Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture Religious Freedom

  Evangelical Council of Venezuela reaffirms commitment to religious freedom, separation of Church and state

  By Diario Cristiano

  Within the framework of a meeting convened by the regime of Nicolás Maduro with government representatives and religious leaders, the Evangelical Council of Venezuela (CEV) reaffirmed its commitment to defending religious freedom and maintaining the separation of Church and state, according to reporting by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.

• Feb 12, 2025 08:44 EST

  

  Asia Religious Freedom

  Inquiry ordered into blasphemy entrapment group in Pakistan

  By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

  A high court has advised the Pakistan government to establish a commission to investigate alleged collusion between the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Islamist clerics to entrap innocent people in false blasphemy charges, sources said.

• Feb 12, 2025 08:30 EST

  

  Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Most American teens ‘very motivated’ to know about Jesus: Barna

  By The Christian Post

  Although religious affiliation and church attendance are on the decline, more than half of American teenagers say they're “very motivated” to know more about Jesus, and just over 75% say they're at least “somewhat motivated” to learn about the centerpiece of Christianity, according to Barna Research.

• Feb 11, 2025 12:02 EST

  

  Europe Religious Freedom

  UK police continue to harass pro-life advocates near abortion clinics

  By Chris Eyte

  Police in Birmingham, England reprimanded a pro-life advocate for praying silently near an abortion clinic, just months after a judge ruled police must pay her compensation for wrongly arresting her twice for the same activity.