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The power of Good Friday: reflecting on Christ’s ultimate sacrifice
Now, let’s be honest — calling the day of Jesus’ crucifixion and death “Good” can sound strange, even contradictory. What’s good about an innocent man dying a brutal death on a cross? The answer lies in the purpose and outcome of that sacrifice.
Reflections on Exodus and redemption
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the meaning of Pesach and the Seder for Jews.
English Heritage accused of whitewashing Christianity from Easter
One visitor to an English Heritage site took exception to what he called the “whitewashing” of history.
US criticised for failing to bring up religious freedom in Iran talks
The USA has failed to bring up religious freedom in its engagement with Iran
US missionary kidnapped at gunpoint is rescued unharmed
Five days after he was kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, South Africa, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan was rescued and “miraculously unharmed” following a “high-intensity shootout” that left three people dead.
Will Christian movies ever make an impact in the UK?
More recently, I’ve enjoyed Christian movies Unsung Hero and Jesus Revolution on limited release in the UK, but it’s rare for such films to make the multiplex chains.
King Charles releases Easter message but faces criticism over reference to other faiths
The King faced similar criticisms over his 2024 Christmas message which appeared to suggest that all faiths are the same.
Supreme court rules against anonymity for doctors who wish to withdraw life support from children
Doctors wishing to end the lives of terminally ill children can no longer expect legal anonymity.
Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman hailed a victory
"The vibe shift is real," says a UK evangelical leader.
More than 50 Christians slain in Nigeria's Plateau state
Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack on April 14 on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.
Churches celebrate a united Easter this year
Different calendars mean Orthodox and Western churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, but this year they align.
Parishioners claim CofE's Net Zero plan is leaving church-goers in the cold
Not for the first time, a well-intentioned plan may have had undesirable side-effects
Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict
War has been Sudan's only constant for nearly a century.
Will Smith talks God, faith and fulfilment with Lecrae
Speaking with Christian rapper Lecrae, Smith said that over the last few years he has done a lot of “inward work” and realised that after reaching the highest heights of fame and riches, there is still a great emptiness.
Animated biblical epic ‘The King of Kings’ surpasses ‘Prince of Egypt’ with historic box office debut
Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” roared into theaters over the weekend with a projected $19 million domestic debut, setting a new record for a biblical animated film.
Estonian Church appeals to US to save it from government ban
The church denies it is a puppet of Russia, or a supporter of the war in Ukraine.