Is there really such a long gap between when the Bible was written and the earliest copies, and does it matter? A recent piece of research encourages us to have more confidence in the biblical text than that.
Life was tough in the mining communities of early nineteenth-century Cornwall and Billy was always a poor man living amid bitter poverty. Yet every mention of him speaks of his extraordinary joy, happiness and cheerfulness. We who live easier, richer lives could benefit from his depth of unshakeable joy. …
Over half of Protestant churchgoers surveyed by Lifeway Research said it was challenging to make sense of the Bible when they read it on their own. …
The persecution of Christians in India intensified to "alarming" levels in the first half of 2020, a human rights group reports. …
The Northern Ireland politician, who has died aged 83, was instrumental in the peace process that ended the Troubles. …
The BBC has received complaints after broadcasting a same-sex kiss in a drama aimed at teenage viewers. …
The winner of Sermon of the Year 2020 has been named today as William Wade. …
Cancel culture, which is political correctness on steroids, demands rigid conformity to a stifling, ever-changing set of rules, so that things that were uncontroversial a decade ago are now fireable offenses. It requires yesterday's heroes to live up to today's momentary standards–and if they don't, we need to tear them down. …
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What is it that makes the very existence of ex-gays so dangerous? And why is there a concerted, worldwide effort to block professional counselling for those with unwanted same-sex attractions? …
A poster saying 'I Love JK Rowling' has been removed from Edinburgh's main train station after the Harry Potter author criticised trans ideology. …
Christian Concern has accused the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) of illegally posting abortion pills to a woman who said she did not want to look pregnant on her summer holiday. …
The Court of Appeal is today hearing a legal challenge against the Government's decision to allow DIY abortions at home during the lockdown. …
Authorities in Northern Ireland have U-turned on a threat to de-register churches if they did not state their position on conducting same-sex weddings. …
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cathedral to reconsider the closure of the choir. …
The number of married couples divorcing rose sharply in the 12 months before lockdown started, figures show. …
The Church of England is investigating the Archbishop of Canterbury's handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC. …
Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing. …
