Is there a two-tier Britain?
When we abandon God and his Word – and base justice on identitarian politics - we end up with the madness we are seeing in the UK today.
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Church of England more than doubles conservation grants
The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI
Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.
UK Supreme Court to hear Christian schools’ challenge to VAT on private school fees
The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for a group of independent Christian schools, parents and pupils to appeal against the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees.
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Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur
It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur.
Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning
The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.
Male silence has helped shape UK abortion culture
“Men and abortion is an area that is even more silenced than many of the other areas connected with women and abortion, which are silenced," says bioethicist Dr Anthony McCarthy.
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Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim
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Christians call for action against global hunger crisis
The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.
Churches do their part to halt spread of Ebola
When water is limited, washing one's hands becomes a sacrifice.
Report warns religious freedom protections in Mexico exist largely ‘on paper’
A new report says that in Mexico, legal safeguards often exist only in theory and that serious violations are continuing across several regions of the country.
Parliamentary group highlights plight of Christian YouTuber detained in Egypt
While not a "worst offender" Egypt still makes 42 on the Open Doors watchlist.
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Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur
It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur.
Male silence has helped shape UK abortion culture
“Men and abortion is an area that is even more silenced than many of the other areas connected with women and abortion, which are silenced," says bioethicist Dr Anthony McCarthy.
Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning
The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.
Is there a two-tier Britain?
When we abandon God and his Word – and base justice on identitarian politics - we end up with the madness we are seeing in the UK today.
Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim
North Yorkshire Police have reached a confidential settlement with a former police community support officer (PCSO) who claimed he was discriminated against and forced out after raising questions about Islam during mandatory diversity training.
Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks
A prominent Christian exorcist has been removed from his role by the Archdiocese of Washington after suggesting that many reported UFO sightings could be linked to demonic activity.
Kemi Badenoch says Christianity a 'force for good', even though she remains agnostic
The Tory leader said that Christianity is a “force for good” that she will “fight for”.
The Poet and the Rabbi - a conversation on Browning and Judaism
Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, discuss the poetry of Robert Browning.
Julian of Norwich pilgrimage site seeks funds for sustainable future
Revelations of Divine Love is the first known book in the English language by a woman.
Wycliffe celebrate the 800th language with a full BIble
It could still take centuries to translate the Bible into every language.
Concerns for Christian Afghans deported from Pakistan
Last year Pakistan deported approximately a million Afghans.
Reform council introduces Lord's Prayer to meetings
Rainbow flags are out, the Lord's Prayer is in.
Goma bishop calls for aid and prayer in face of Ebola crisis
This is the DRC's 17th outbreak of Ebola in 50 years.
Christian woman set for abortion zone retrial
A Christian woman accused of breaching an abortion buffer zone in Northern Ireland is to face a retrial after an “unprecedented judge recusal”.
London Jesus March draws 7,000 people
Participants were encouraged not to bring national flags or political placards.
Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak
Church of England bishops are appealing for peace and asking Christians to pray for England following unrest over the circumstances surrounding the murder of student Henry Nowak.