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About Martin Saunders
Martin Saunders is Deputy CEO of Youthscape and Contributing Editor for Christian Today.
Martin Saunders
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Justice League review: the demons flee, and so should you
Superhero fans had hoped that a collision of some of their favourite characters would somehow result in an entertaining romp that would rival Marvel's Avengers movies. It doesn't.
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Four reasons why Christians should be celebrating Greggs' sausage-roll Jesus
Those who know we're believers will probably ask if we were offended by the stunt, so it's a great opportunity to let them know that we're fine with a bit of playful humour
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4 better things to pin to a church door than an anti-gay manifesto
Apparently some wags with a working knowledge of church history have been pinning up notices on the doors of English cathedrals which list the apparent sins of the modern Anglican Church.
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Thor Ragnarok review: an Antichrist movie that's not for kids
Despite its 12A rating and landscape of bright colours and caped characters, Thor Ragnarok is no kids' movie.
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Was The Shack movie a success?
It was heralded as a landmark faith-based movie. A Christian film with a real budget, real stars and plenty of real theology.
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New Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer arrives – with three major Christian themes
As ever Star Wars is concerned between the battle between darkness and light, and the compelling pull from both sides to choose one.
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Blade Runner 2049 asks: Are we all going to Hell?
There aren't many darker visions of the future than the one offered by Blade Runner.
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Thoughts and Prayers computer game mocks the Christian response to shootings... but does it have a point?
Christians are among the targets of a satirical online game designed in the midst of America's continuing mass-shooting epidemic.
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Mark Driscoll is back after exactly three years... so how did it happen?
Too soon, anyone? The extraordinary return to public prominence of 'Pastor' Mark Driscoll, who was this week announced as the latest recruit to faith-based mega-blog Patheos, will surprise few people.
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America doesn't need our contempt on the gun problem – it needs hope
Just imagine what might happen if the church across the great nation of America decided to take on the problem of gun violence...if you would only take it on, the rather than moralising, or ranting, or telling you how broken you are, we'd be cheering you on from Across the Pond.
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Jesus said 'Judge not...' So why are we so judgmental?
Somehow, in spite of Jesus' rather clear words on the subject, his followers have become synonymous with moralising and calling out the behaviour of others. However that happened, it's up to today's church to dismantle that view.
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Has coffee become an idol in the modern Church?
'I could give up any time I want,' says the addict, before pouring himself another cup of aromatic black liquid.
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The Cross in fashion: Appropriation or opportunity?
The popularity of the Christian Cross in fashion is both perplexing and remarkable.
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle review – sin, but not very original
If you gave a teenage boy at the peak of hormonal disruption a film crew and a $100 million budget, he'd make a Kingsman movie.
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Four bad reasons to be kind to other people
Why are you kind? Why do you serve and demonstrate love to other people? Of course, the 'right' answer – certainly if you're a Christian – is that as follower of Christ you simply want to replicate his example.
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Why Satan is reading the Bible – a story from Ukraine's frontline
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