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OpinionPope Leo has issued a stark warning on AI. Here’s what you need to know
The Pope’s letter Magnifica Humanitas raises vital questions about what it means to be human in an age of AI. Warning against the abuse of power, the encyclical asks: Is the advancement of artificial intelligence taking place at the cost of human dignity? Tony Wilson takes a closer look at the document
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InterviewsJohn Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on the story he almost never told
He’s one of the greatest apologists of our time – best known for taking on the New Atheist movement with grace and panache. Now, John Lennox has written his astonishing life story and it is packed full of never-before-told stories
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OpinionDouthat vs Ehrman: Did Jesus rise from the dead?
Catholic journalist Ross Douthat and atheist historian Bart Ehrman went head-to-head on a recent New York Times podcast over whether the resurrection is credible. Andy Kind recommends the conversation as respectful and intelligent, but says it ultimately leaves the biggest questions unresolved
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OpinionThe era of aggressive atheism is over. Can someone please tell the apologists?
Common objections to Christianity are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Today’s seekers are less bothered by science or suffering and far more interested in whether faith can be trusted with their lives. A new approach is needed, says Rio Summers. The old apologetic playbook is starting to feel out of date
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OpinionSecular and left-leaning thinking is leading to the West's decline
New research confirms that cultivating a healthy spiritual life is vital for the flourishing of both individuals and wider society, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. That’s why he believes the West must recover its cultural and moral values by returning to its Christian roots
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OpinionHere’s a logical, biblical and pastoral response to Kemi Badenoch’s crisis of faith
In the face of evil and suffering, is belief in God still morally justifiable? No, says Kemi Badenoch who last week admitted losing her Christian faith following the revelations of Josef Fritzl’s crimes. In this response, Andrew Ollerton says that rejecting God because of evil is to saw off the very branch we are sitting on
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Magazine FeaturesFinding God in atheist arguments
Can faith be strengthened by its fiercest critics? Christopher Gasson thinks so. He once invited Christian teenagers to study four of the most influential atheist books. Now, as a new survey presents both welcome and challenging news for the future of the Church, he wants all Christians to take a closer look at Neitzsche, Dawkins and co
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OpinionGiles Coren has given up atheism for Lent. Are we witnessing an intellectual return to Christianity?
In his latest column for The Times, journalist Giles Coren announced that he was giving up atheism for Lent. Stephen McAlpine explores
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TestimoniesThe co-founder of Wikipedia has become a Christian. Here’s what convinced him
Decades of his own in-depth study combined with the testimony of “intelligent Christians” helped moved Larry Sanger from agnostic to Christian. In a lengthy blog post published this week, the Wikipedia co-founder revealed what changed his mind on God’s existence. Here’s what you need to know
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Regular ColumnistsWant your kids to follow Jesus? You’ve got to walk the walk
If you want to pass on faith, it needs to be actions, not just words, says Chine McDonald
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ReviewsThe Eclipse of Christianity: A robust, prophetic and hopeful book
Rupert Shortt’s new book offers a solid critique of today’s secular culture and a penetrating analysis of the problems facing Christian faith today. But it’s also deeply hopeful about the future, says Paul Valler
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OpinionAtheists won’t find God in a church, so we must meet them where they are
George Pitcher might be an Anglican Priest, but he reckons a church-centric faith is no longer fit for purpose.
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Regular ColumnistsRichard Dawkins is a Christian? Sort of. Here’s the problem with cultural Christianity
Richard Dawkins shocked many by declaring himself a “cultural Christian” over the Easter weekend. Chine McDonald explains what it might mean
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OpinionRichard Dawkins wants to be a cultural Christian. But there’s no such thing
Prominent atheists are declaring themselves “cultural Christians”. But you can’t pick and mix the bits of faith you like, says John Heathershaw. It won’t work
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Regular ColumnistsHelp! Science is pushing me toward atheism. How can I still be a Christian?
Tom Wright answers your questions
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OpinionDawkins dodges a debate…again
The most famous atheist in the world has stated "there are no good arguments" for God’s existence, yet continues to run away from debating a philosopher who appears to have plenty, says Andy Bannister
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OpinionFrom Islam to Atheism to Christianity - the unlikely conversion of Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali's astonishing announcement that she has become a Christian, is almost as surprising as if Richard Dawkins had entered the priesthood, says Andy Bannister
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Magazine FeaturesNew atheism has collapsed. The tide is turning on belief in God
Justin Brierley explores the surprising rebirth of belief in God
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Testimonies'I was a staunch atheist but reading medieval theology led me to Christ'
Charlotte Gauthier wanted to save people from believing in God. Encountering the beauty of an ancient church building unexpectedly stopped her in her tracks
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Real LifeI hated the people who bullied me. When a Christian told me to forgive, it made me angry. But God had a plan
Sy Garte’s experience of childhood bullying led to him becoming a bitter, angry man. When a miraculous encounter with God replaced those emotions with a supernatural joy, it started him on a journey towards faith in Jesus
