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  Ex-gay Christian in Malta acquitted in ‘conversion therapy’ case

  A judge in Malta on Wednesday (March 4) found an ex-gay Christian not guilty of advertising therapies to reverse homosexuality, ending three years of legal uncertainty for the singer.

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  Farmers’ church in Switzerland adapts worship to agricultural life

  A new form of church designed specifically for farmers has taken root in eastern Switzerland, reshaping traditional worship schedules and formats to fit the rhythms of agricultural life, according to a report by Dienstagsmail. 

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  Setback for UK Christian parents as Court of Appeal upholds tax on private school fees

  A coalition of Christian schools, parents and pupils has lost its legal challenge against the government’s imposition of 20% VAT on private school fees.

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  Gafcon general secretary calls upcoming G26 conference in Nigeria 'kairos moment'

  The General Secretary of Gafcon (Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans) has described a forthcoming “G26” gathering next month as a “kairos” moment for the conservative movement, which claims to represent a majority of the world’s Anglicans and operates outside the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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  Christians most widely distributed faith globally, Pew diversity index finds

  Singapore is the most religiously diverse country in the world, while the United States ranks first in religious diversity among the world’s most populous nations, according to a new analysis by the Pew Research Center.

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  Police officer praised for defending right to preach in Muslim area

  A female police officer who apparently defended the rights of a Christian street preacher against complaints from a crowd of Muslim men in London has been praised for her actions. 

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  New resource helps Dutch churches engage younger generations

  The second volume of a two-part resource has been published to help Dutch churches engage with younger generations. Martine Versteeg-ter Veen, director and general secretary of MissieNederland, told Christian Daily International that the book was published because evangelicals in the Netherlands saw that many churches struggle to be communities where all generations truly belong.

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