UK

“Evangelist’s LGBT views are protected by UK Equality Act, court rules.” - C.Today

Survey: “23 percent of Britons aged 16 to 24 said they believe in God, with an additional 13 percent saying they believe in a ‘higher spiritual power.’ By contrast, only 19 percent of those aged 25-39 said they believe in God, with 16 percent saying they believe in a higher power.” - C.Leaders

“A U.K. high court on Tuesday ruled against the Tavistock clinic, the NHS’ sole gender clinic, in favor of a detransitioner who said she was harmed by puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones prescribed to her when she was a teenager.” - CPost

“Churches in England are to close for public worship from Thursday, after the Prime Minister announced another month-long national lockdown to curb the rapid rise in coronavirus infections in the country…. pubs, restaurants, gyms, and non-essential shops would close, but schools, colleges and universities could stay open.” - C.Times

“Two lay vicars from Salisbury Cathedral have helped to further the gradual return to choral singing in churches and cathedrals across the country.

“Conflicting government [COVID-19] guidance about baptisms in England and Wales has prompted the Church in Wales and the Church of England to pursue different policies.” - C.Times

“James Kirkup… noted puberty-blocking medications taken by children might reduce fertility in adulthood. He also repeated a truism among supporters of Truss: ‘A transgender child is like a vegetarian cat. You know who’s really making the decisions.’” - Christian Headlines

“The UK is due to leave the European Union today, three-and-a-half years after the EU Referendum.

The UK Government “has told the United Nations that freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) “continues to be a priority for the United Kingdom.’” - Christian Today

“After only weeks in operation, Britain’s first Chick-fil-A location will close down after widespread backlash and left-wing activism convinced the Reading shopping center … not to renew their lease.