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UK Public Worship Ban Inflicts ‘terrible human cost,’ Say Faith Leaders

Disputes about religious liberty during the pandemic aren’t unique to the U.S. In the United Kingdom, faith leaders are challenging new shutdown orders and accusing the government of criminalizing public worship.

UK Launches Review of Controversial Gender-Identity Treatment

The review—which will seek input from families, patients, and medical professionals—will explore the referral and treatment processes, including the use of controversial puberty-blocking drugs (also known as puberty blockers).

UK Poised to Restrict Social Media “Likes” for Minors

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the U.K. has just proposed a new “code of practice for online services” aimed at protecting children’s privacy. Among other things, the code includes social media guidelines restricting "likes" and "streaks."

U.K. Officials Cite Scripture to Deny Iranian Man Asylum

Earlier this week, British officials refused to grant asylum to an Iranian man who had converted from from Islam to Christianity.

New Law in the U.K. Does Little to Protect Minors From Online Porn

The United Kingdom has just passed a law aimed at protecting minors from accessing online porn. While no doubt well-intentioned, the law has several significant problems.

Could This Building Prove the Existence of the Biblical David?

Whether or not the biblical David ever existed was in doubt until 1993. Now, more proof of the historicity of King David has been has been uncovered in a valley east of the Hebron hills.