Alister McGrath: New Atheism has ‘tanked’
“I am seeing a growth in young people wanting to talk about Christianity," says the Oxford scientist.
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Calls for inquiry into Queensland assisted suicide system
Despite the rise in deaths, the watering down of safeguards has been proposed.
South Sudanese churches work for peace as tensions mount
South Sudan is the world's youngest sovereign nation.
What do Christian young women and men need to know about the opposite sex and themselves?
The first thing that Christian young women and men need to know is that the Bible is the operating manual for humans.
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Saxon church saved from Historic England’s ‘at risk’ register after extensive repairs
Historic England has added 197 sites to its Heritage at Risk Register. However it has also managed to save dozens of buildings, including a 1,000-year-old church.
Justin Welby says government reparations for slavery a ‘moral evil’
Welby was supportive of Project Spire during his time as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Conversion therapy ban supporters want prayer to be criminalised - this must not be allowed
Christians are already being prosecuted for silent prayer outside abortion clinics. A pernicious law like the one currently being considered in Parliament would only make things worse.
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The dire American political situation: a brief overview for faithful Christians in Britain
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Conversion therapy ban supporters want prayer to be criminalised - this must not be allowed
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Why the US election results do not bode well for America
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Police appeal for witnesses after head smashed off Jesus statue at church war memorial
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Are we seeing the end of Western civilisation?
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Christian group sees increasing openness to Christianity among politicians
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Joshua Wong’s imprisonment condemned as Christian activist handed 10-year sentence
Joshua Wong’s new 10-year prison sentence has drawn condemnation from politicians and human rights campaigners, who are calling for the Christian pro-democracy activist’s release.
The dire American political situation: a brief overview for faithful Christians in Britain
Professor Robert AJ Gagnon argues that Christians have a moral duty to vote Republican, contending that Democratic policies pose a greater threat than Republican candidates’ failings.
Why the US election results do not bode well for America
Only a return to genuine biblical Christianity can save America from itself.
‘Major achievement’ hailed as Israeli officials step in to stop anti-Christian harassment
Harassment against Christian is sometimes justified by appeals to the Jewish religion.
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Are we seeing the end of Western civilisation?
the riots now sweeping across Europe like some foul contagion demonstrate that Western culture is under attack, and that the enemy is within.
Alister McGrath: New Atheism has ‘tanked’
“I am seeing a growth in young people wanting to talk about Christianity."
Why the US election results do not bode well for America
Only a return to genuine biblical Christianity can save America from itself.
What do Christian young women and men need to know about the opposite sex and themselves?
The first thing that Christian young women and men need to know is that the Bible is the operating manual for humans.
Bishop raises plight of Christians caught in Sudanese civil war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Settler attacks in Taybeh leading to exodus of Christians
Taybeh has lost 10 per cent of its population in three years.
Christian LGBT activist says prayer to change sexuality should be criminalised
Praying for a person to become straight should be "criminalised", Ozanne argued.
Church of Scotland nominates first prison chaplain as Moderator of General Assembly
For the first time in its 466-year history, the Church of Scotland has nominated a prison chaplain to serve as Moderator of its General Assembly.
Many churches lack AI policies despite widespread support among pastors, study finds
New research reveals a significant divide between church leaders’ recognition of the need for responsible AI practices and the measures currently in place within their congregations.
New index examines how faith-based businesses put beliefs into practice
A pilot study of 100 organisations explores how religious beliefs shape investment, governance and social responsibility.
Historic Lancashire church awarded £614,000 towards restoration of Elizabethan ceiling
The money will go towards restoring its centuries-old Elizabethan ceiling and improve facilities for worshippers and the wider community.
Belief in ghosts and magic linked to faith and trust in science, study finds
A new study suggests that Americans who believe in God while placing strong trust in science and reason may be more likely to believe in ghosts, curses and other supernatural phenomena.
St Thomas: the apostle, the missionary, the martyr, and the legend
The historical Thomas is elusive.
‘Light in the Darkest Places’: UK churches urged to pray for persecuted Christians this November
As part of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, UK churches are being encouraged to set aside time in November to unite in prayer for Christians facing persecution around the world.
British Church leaders stand in solidarity with South Sudanese Christians as civil war looms
Senior church leaders in Britain have committed to stand in solidarity with Christians in South Sudan as the country teeters on the brink of a full on civil war.
Canadians admire and appreciate Jesus but remain wary of Christianity, survey finds
A new national survey has revealed a striking contrast in Canadians’ attitudes towards Jesus and Christianity, with many expressing “admiration and appreciation for Jesus” while associating the Christian faith with judgment, control and division.
Poll shows support for conversion therapy ban disappears once people learn its implications
The full implications of the law are not widely known.
Could one in six US Episcopal congregations be gone in a decade?
Most American Episcopalians are over 65.
Christian group sees increasing openness to Christianity among politicians
“Jesus is becoming interesting to them again," says Andrea Williams.
Police appeal for witnesses after head smashed off Jesus statue at church war memorial
Officers have released a CCTV image after a war memorial at St Alban’s Church in Warrington was vandalised and daubed with offensive graffiti.
