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Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders

Faith leaders have written to parliamentarians urging them to protect peaceful protest ahead of a debate on contentious legislation in the House of Lords.

A crackdown on peaceful protest is a crackdown on religious freedom

Tim Gee | Wed 17 Nov 2021 8:01 GMT

We must speak out and urge Parliament to reverse this dangerous direction for our rights.

How to stay peaceful during a storm

It is time, people of God, to live out of peace and show the world what it looks like to rest during a huge storm.

Christians praying for a peaceful roadmap for Lebanon as protests continue

Christians are being asked to pray for Lebanon after a wave of protests has left people in the country feeling uncertain about the future.

Calls for prayers for a peaceful resolution to Hong Kong crisis as tension escalates

Christians in Hong Kong are continuing to pray for a peaceful resolution to the social and political crisis as weeks of protests show no sign of abating.

Home Secretary orders 'urgent investigation' into asylum seeker rejection letter that claimed Christianity wasn't a peaceful religion

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid has ordered an "urgent investigation" into a letter sent to an Iranian Christian asylum seeker explaining that his application had been turned down because Christianity was not the peaceful religion he claimed it to be.

Hank Hanegraaff has health problems but is in a 'peaceful place'

The US evangelical Christian radio personality who made headlines by his conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy has spoken of the 'turbulent' few weeks since his announcement and said he has been diagnosed with health issues.

Peaceful outcome for Korean peninsula still possible - Pence

Reuters | Sat 22 Apr 2017 9:08 BST

Denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula can still be achieved peacefully because of Washington's new engagement with China, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday, despite growing fears North Korea could soon conduct a new nuclear test.

Chilcot: Iraq invasion agreed before peaceful options exhausted

Launching his long-awaited report, Sir John Chilcot has said that Tony Blair's government agreed to the invasion of Iraq before "peaceful options...had been exhausted" and that military action was "not a last resort"

Harmony in land of conflict: Followers of different faiths provide model of peaceful co-existence at Israeli hospital

In a land beset with religious and political conflicts since time immemorial, a hospital is showing that inter-religious harmony and peaceful co-existence is still possible.

Brexit and the myth of progress: Mourning the passing of a 'peaceful' world

Is Brexit the end of the world? No. But to some it feels like it. Those who are upset at the result aren't simply expressing disappointment that their side lost or that a political decision went against them. They're mourning the passing of the world they grew up with.

Is Buddhism really peaceful? 3 common misconceptions about Buddhism

Buddhism is often held as the most-peace-loving, least-offensive religious option for the curious atheist to explore, more a philosophy of living than a religion.

Huckabee says Trump leading Americans to 'peaceful overthrow' of 'ruling class,' likens him to Roosevelt

Without directly declaring his support for Donald Trump, former White House hopeful Mike Huckabee said the Republican presidential front-runner is actually leading the American people in a "revolution" against the "ruling class" in Washington.

Iraqi Christians boycott peaceful coexistence conference, demanding 'concrete change' for religious minorities

Iraqi Christians have boycotted a conference organised the government to promote peaceful coexistence of religious communities.

Nigeria: Buhari praises Jonathan for peaceful handover

Reuters | Wed 1 Apr 2015 7:23 BST

Outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan phoned Muhammadu Buhari to concede defeat and asked his supporters to accept the election result.

Ferguson riots: Pastor shot with rubber bullet calls for peaceful protest

As racial tensions run high in Ferguson, Missouri, church pastors join protesters on the street.

Building a peaceful future between Jews and Palestinians in Israel

Rayek Rizek, author of The Anteater and The Jaguar, speaks to Christian Today about what he has learned about the nature of conflicts - and conflict resolution - and what hope there is for peace in the Holy Land.

Irish Church leaders praying Brexit will not undermine peaceful relations

Church leaders in Ireland met in Belfast this week to discuss their response to Brexit

GAFCON chair urges peaceful separation between conservative and liberal Anglicans

'Those whose first resort is to litigation betray a love of power and money,' Okoh says.

Christian leaders hope for peaceful and free Libya after death of Gaddafi

| Thu 20 Oct 2011 19:35 BST

Evangelical leaders call for respect for human rights; Catholic adviser cautiously optimistic that democracy will come to the country

Bishops hoping for ‘peaceful’ settlement to traveller dispute

| Tue 20 Sep 2011 10:43 BST

There were scenes of celebration yesterday at Dale Farm after the more than 80 traveller families on the site won a last minute court injunction delaying eviction from the site until Friday.

Peaceful Christmas for Christians in turbulent Orissa state

| Sun 27 Dec 2009 8:26 GMT

Christians in the turbulent state of Orissa in India have celebrated their Christmas free from attacks by Hindu militants.

Bishop prays for peaceful future on St Patrick’s Day

| Tue 17 Mar 2009 14:37 GMT

The Bishop of Down and Dromore is praying for a peaceful future for Ireland on St Patrick’s Day.

Orissa Christians hope for peaceful Christmas after shutdown called off

| Sun 21 Dec 2008 9:29 GMT

Christians in Orissa, India, can cheerfully celebrate Christmas this year. The state government has officially called off the proposed statewide shutdown called by the nationalist group Sangh Parivar on December 25.