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We must defend free speech – or must we?
In practice, virtually no-one believes in completely free speech
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A fifth of university students support censorship of views on campus
New research has uncovered significant levels of support for the censorship of certain views on university campuses.
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What does Judaism have to say about abortion?
As we are all created in G-d's image, a newborn is sacred, whatever their mental or physical faculties, and the rights of both mother and father to be parents are important.
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Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.
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Fear and free speech: why defining Islamophobia could do more harm than good
Fear of offending Muslims has reached such heights in this country that self-censorship is becoming the norm but we must be free to question and to voice our concerns, whether it is about Islam or any other religion.
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Keith and Kristyn Getty's new worship project challenges churches to re-connect with Psalms
Keith and Kristyn Getty are hoping their new worship project will re-ignite the church's passion for the Psalms and at the same time deepen their theological understanding of the themes contained in these beautiful passages of Scripture.
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Jerusalem church leaders condemn Trump: Move is 'illegal, undermines peace, and runs contrary to Christian teachings'
Church leaders from Jerusalem have met with the King of Jordan Abdullah II and reiterated their opposition to the 'illegal' decision by Donald Trump to recognise the Holy City as the capital of Israel.
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Church of England transgender guidance: clergy can 'take it or leave it,' says Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tried to allay concerns about the Church of England's rededication guidance for trans-identified members by saying in a recent interview that it's not "a change of doctrine" and those opposed to it can "ignore it."
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More equal than others? How complementarianism (mis)uses language to skew the gender debate
Across the world the #metoo movement has exposed widespread sexual abuse, and in the church #churchtoo has done the same.
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Review: Morality in the 21st Century is about learning to love our neighbours
The series motto so far could be 'only when I learn how to properly love myself, will I be able to properly love you in a way from which society at large will benefit'. And for this, the Bible, it seems to me is still the key.
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Brittle Britain: what could help the UK right now?
The long, heavy heat of Britain's summer of 2018 has somehow seemed to fit well with the prevailing emotional and political atmosphere of the nation.
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'Enough is enough': Head of Church in Jerusalem warns of attempts to drive Christians out of Old City
The peace of Jerusalem is being undermined along with open access to the holy Christian sites by a trend in Israeli politics whose outcome, if left unchecked, would be 'catastrophic,' the head of the Church in Holy City has warned.
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How a Christian clothes boutique is restoring dignity to refugees
Iraqi Christians in Jordan who lost everything when they fled Islamic State are benefiting a second-hand clothes shop with one important difference.
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War, poverty, the rise of the machines? 10 'prophecies' for society in 2018
War, poverty, the rise of the machines? Looking ahead to to the unknown of 2018, David Robertson weighs in on what we should expect.
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How these brave Iraqi women are sewing signs of hope from a mark of terror
When Islamic State began identifying Christians by the Arabic 'n' letter – which stands for Nazarene – there did not seem much to celebrate. But now the 'n' symbol has a new purpose, the Bible Society reports.
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Muslims worshipping in Jerusalem streets after call for boycott of Temple Mount over metal detectors
Islamic leaders have called on Muslims to boycott the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in protest after Israel installedmetal detectors at the site's entrance gates following a deadly attack there by Arabs last week.
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Should we still use 'The Message' Bible?
In the aftermath of Eugene Peterson's controversial remarks about homosexuality, followed by his retraction, many have asked me if they should still use The Message.
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What is the legacy of the Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today?
Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today, marked not only an immediate, decisive victory by Israel over its Arab neighbours, but also has had a major, lasting impact on the conflict between the Jewish state and the Palestinians which remains unresolved to this day.
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First female Arab Christian minister allowed into UK after last minute Home Office reversal
The first female Arab Christian minister will be allowed to visit to the Church of Scotland's General Assembly after a last-minute change of heart by the Home Office.
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Analysis: Prayer, politics and unlikely success as Justin Welby completes 12-day tour of the Holy Land
For a man who has endured more than 80 meetings over 12 days during what has been his longest official visit as Archbishop of Canterbury in probably the most complicated region in the world, Justin Welby was in remarkably good spirits as he ended his tour of the Holy Land this afternoon.
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Archbishop of Canterbury visits site of baptism of Jesus – surrounded by landmines
In sweltering heat nudging 40 degrees celsius, Justin Welby visited a Christian location with a difference this afternoon – the traditional site of Christ's baptism on the western bank of the River Jordan which is surrounded by thousands of landmines.
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Prince Charles' aides deny he 'bumped' Theresa May off 'prime ministerial plane' for trip to see the Pope
Aides to Prince Charles have denied claims that he 'bumped' Theresa May off a plane used by the Prime Minister after he booked it for a tour of Europe.
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Catholic groups call on West to step up help for Syrian refugees as 5 million forced to flee war-torn country
A group of Catholic aid agencies is calling on Western countries to do more to help fleeing Syrians, as more than five million people have been forced to cross borders and register as refugees in neighbouring countries.
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From Zoar to Moriah: 6 church names with a biblical meaning
There's one corner of these islands where the naming of churches was once practised as a fine art.
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The little known story of England's first evangelical Queen
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Why the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury may prove challenging
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In these dire times for the Church, Paul's attitude and example in 2 Timothy are inspirational
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Extraordinary events save a priest's life after random stabbing
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Persecuted Christian children remembered on Red Wednesday
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Calls for Archbishop of York's resignation over CofE safeguarding failures
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What is truth?
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How the Bible unravels one of the strongest arguments for abortion
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Police action should be considered over CofE child abuse failings, says reviewer
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Called beyond qualification: how God's strength shines through human weakness
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Royal Mail's 2024 Christmas stamps capture snowy splendour of iconic UK cathedrals
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Why are we so far away from what we read about in Acts?
