Carl Trueman

Carl Trueman on the crisis of the West and why nationalism and cultural Christianity are not the answer

Theologian Carl Trueman was at ARC 2026 to share his thoughts on why things have gone wrong in the West and what can be done to turn things around. He speaks to Christian Today about the challenges and why neither cultural Christianity nor nationalism are the answer. 

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Faith is the key to the West’s renewal, says Os Guinness

Esteemed theologian Os Guinness closed out the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London last night with a call to the West to return to its biblical foundations. 

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Christians warn proposed 'conversion therapy' ban is an attack on free speech

The Conservatives abandoned their own plans for a ban due to free speech concerns.

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Children in puberty blockers trial at risk of 'physical and psychological harm'

Social media is too dangerous for children, but puberty blockers are not?

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Christians called to 'gracious' engagement on abortion

Christians must approach the abortion debate more thoughtfully and graciously, avoiding slogans and emotional reactions, says pro-life advocate Dr Calum Miller.

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Eric Metaxas

Eric Metaxas on faith, freedom and the restoration of the West

Conservative author and commentator Eric Metaxas speaks to Christian Today about why questions of faith are returning to public life and - and why they are key to the restoration of the West. 

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Religion plays major role in economic growth, new research finds

Religion has had a far greater influence on economic development than many economists have recognised, according to a new study examining why some nations prosper while others struggle.

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Patriarch Theophilos III and Cardinal Pizzaballa
Christian leaders pay pastoral visits to troubled Palestinian Christians

The treatment of Christians in Israel is coming under greater scrutiny.

Rev. Markus Nyam
Fulani terrorists kill 28 Christians in central Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen guided toward Christian leaders on Monday killed 28 Christians, including a pastor, in a raid on a village in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.

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Italy launches global campaign to end surrogacy

Surrogacy has expanded globally thanks to legal loopholes.

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Church leaders threatened by militants in run-up to Colombian presidential election, says rights group

CSW is urging the new Colombian President to reinstate special protection measures for religious leaders

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Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas on faith, freedom and the restoration of the West

He speaks to Christian Today about why questions of faith are returning to public life and - and why they are key to the restoration of the West. 

Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes refused to compromise her Christian faith - and won

Scotland's former Deputy First Minister and devout Christian, Kate Forbes, has no regrets about putting her faith before her career.

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Counselling framework for those with unwanted same-sex attraction rejected

The Professional Standards Authority has rejected an application for accreditation by the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice.

Carl Trueman
Carl Trueman on the crisis of the West and why nationalism and cultural Christianity are not the answer

Theologian Carl Trueman was at ARC 2026 to share his thoughts on why things have gone wrong in the West and what can be done to turn things around. He speaks to Christian Today about the challenges and why neither cultural Christianity nor nationalism are the answer. 

Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference, ARC
The restoration of the West can't happen without Christianity - and more people are realising it

If day one of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference focused on the deconstruction of Western civilization, day two turned to the equally challenging question: what will it take to rebuild it? 

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Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to engage Muslims with truth, love and gospel confidence

The Evangelical Alliance has encouraged Christians across the UK to engage more confidently with Islam, warning against both fear and indifference while highlighting growing opportunities to share the gospel with Muslim neighbours, colleagues and communities.

Victoria Culf
Christian artist removed from her own exhibition over transgender remarks settles with council

A Christian artist who was removed from her own exhibition after expressing opposition to childhood gender transition has reached a legal settlement with Watford Borough Council. 

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Canadian evangelicals to monitor impact of Bill C-9 on free speech

Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen had warned Canadians against weakening free speech protections.

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First memorial to Christians killed in Nigeria unveiled

Every year thousands are killed in Nigeria.

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Church of England releases final report on Makin Review

The Makin Review led to the resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Christians praying for the nation and next prime minister after Starmer resigns

"This is a time to lament the state of our politics and its impact on the nation," says the UK Evangelical Alliance.

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Darlington Nurses receive apology and six-figure payout after fight for single-sex spaces

Despite their victory, the nurses may still face disciplinary action.

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Raising children in faith

Dr Kenisha Jackson shares her insights into raising emotionally healthy children. 

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Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ

Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God. 

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Are witchcraft and paganism a threat to Christianity in modern Britain? 

What is emerging across Britain is not a wholesale return to pre-Christian religion. Nor is it evidence that large numbers of people are abandoning Christianity in favour of Wicca or Paganism. The reality is both less dramatic and more revealing.