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Christian Life
Your child is asking about transitioning. Here's what Christian parents need to know
In 2007, Jazz Jennings became one of the youngest recorded gender transitions to date.A male at birth, Jazz wanted to be a girl starting at two years old. At 11, Jazz took puberty blockers and, at 14, began hormone therapy. After Jazz shared the experience of transitioning on ABC's 20/20…
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Western Europe
Dutch pro-life volunteers face arrests in abortion centre 'buffer zones'
For one woman in Utrecht, Netherlands, little did she know that her mere presence would be enough to land her in prison. Not once. Not twice. Six times.Each time she was jailed, she was forced to strip down, leaving her with just a fleece towel to wrap around herself until…
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European Union
Endocrinologist: medical transitions for minors have dangerous side effects
As a teenager, Keira Bell struggled to come to terms with her gender identity. At 16, she started the process of transitioning from female to male. Doctors prescribed her puberty blockers, which eventually led to her experiencing hot flashes and brain fog. Bell recalled in The Christian Institute that the…
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Western Europe
Buffer zone laws continue to target Christians across UK
Free speech won out this week after a Scottish grandmother was released from all charges. While Rose Docherty, 75, may be free from criminal conviction, Christians around the UK continue to face prosecution for various buffer zone violations near abortion facilities.In 2024, Scotland's parliament passed the Abortion Services Act (Safe…
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European Union
The rise of Christianophobia, and what we can do about it
Three years ago, little did Matthew Grech know that his story would unfold into a years-long court case. Three years ago, little did Matthew Grech know that his story would unfold into a years-long court case. Matthew's story would also set a precedent in the realm of free speech violations.…
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European Union
Europe is moving towards an always freer euthanasia
Many are confronted with euthanasia when a loved one wants to “pull the plug”, or their family must accept a death wish. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are currently popular topics within European countries right now.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. States such…
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European Union
As European churches go cashless, some remain sceptical
Tithing in many European churches is changing. Many are abandoning the offering plate and embracing the portable card reader, but some want to keep their cash collection boxes. As more congregations make the leap towards digital payment methods, will cash continue to be king, or will online giving be here…
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Western Europe
Prenatal sex discrimination: Dutch midwives seeing more sex-selective abortions
When a pregnancy happens, many feel tempted to pop the old question: a boy or a girl? Early ultrasounds turn out to facilitate sex-selective terminations. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Now, it is getting easier to know the gender early.…
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European Union
CNE's Podcast: Euthanasia in the UK; Notre Dame reopening in France; AI Jesus in a Swiss cathedral; Hate crime debate in Poland; Conscientious objectors in Ukraine
NewsRound Europe is CNE’s news podcast. It has a bulletin with some remarkable news topics from the European continent. And at the end, we have a Question & Answer with a colleague about an article. # British lower house OKs bill to approve assisted suicide Much controversy remains after Britain's…
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European Union
Obstructing banks cause “economic persecution” of NGOs
For decades, Mats Selander has advocated for the unborn in Sweden. Although he is used to getting jeered in the streets, he did not expect his bank to end his 30-year customer relationship. After starting the pro-life organisation Center for Bioethical Reform in Sweden (CBR-S for short) in 2005, Selander…