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OpinionJD Vance’s speech will leave Christians in a state of confused anxiety
US Vice President JD Vance may have been right to warn Europe against retreating from Christian values during his speech at the Munich Security Conference. But parts of his message should also concern us, says Tony Wilson
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OpinionConservative Christians are flocking on board the ARC. I went along to find out why
Political firebrands and Christian apologists shared the stage at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) event in London. As 4,000 leaders including Jordan Peterson, Kemi Badenoch MP and Os Guinness discussed the future of Western civilisation, Sam Hailes went along to find out whether the faith is being co-opted by conservative politics, or a genuine revival is taking place in the public sphere
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OpinionKristie Higgs was sacked for questioning sex education. Her legal victory is good news for all Christians
Christian school worker Kristie Higgs was sacked after criticising plans to teach about LGBT relationships in primary schools. Today, the Court of Appeal said Kristie should not have been dismissed for expressing her Christian views. Tim Dieppe from Christian Concern says the ruling demonstrates Christian beliefs must never be a barrier to employment
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OpinionExplainer: What Christians need to know about the Assisted Suicide Bill
The committee scrutinising Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill have heard evidence from more than 50 experts and is now debating amendments - including that cases would no longer have to be signed off by a High Court judge. If just 28 MPs switch to oppose the bill when it returns to parliament, it would be defeated, says Catherine Robinson
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OpinionJD Vance and Rory Stewart are arguing about theology. Who’s right? Well, it’s complicated
A spat between the sitting US Vice President and a former Tory MP has generated a huge amount of debate online. What is ordo amoris, why does it matter and how should Christians respond?
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OpinionUK Christians don’t understand why US evangelicals voted for Trump. We need a better conversation
White evangelicals in the US overwhelmingly support Donald Trump, but their reasons are often misunderstood by their British counterparts. Dr Alastair Roberts looks at the cultural and political forces at play
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OpinionPraise God for the ceasefire in Gaza. Let’s pray it holds
It can be easy to become disillusioned by stories of war, conflict and persecution around the world. But there are glimmers of hope across the Middle East, says Martin Thomas, and we can all learn lessons from the resilience of Christians living there
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News AnalysisWhat Christians need to know about Trump’s first week in office
Tim Wyatt looks back at all the key events of the past seven days, and offers some analysis of where faith has taken centre stage
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OpinionWas Donald Trump ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’?
During his inauguration speech, the President of the United States claimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Andy Witherall considers the parallels between Trump’s words and a Christian understanding of salvation
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OpinionJesus Christ trumps your politics
Whether you voted for him or opposed him, there’s one thing Christians must not do when it comes to Donald Trump, says Tim Farron
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OpinionBishop Mariann Budde was right when she spoke truth to power. All Christians should
Bishop Mariann Budde’s decision to use her sermon to challenge US President Donald Trump has caused widespread debate. Should Christians be speaking truth to power? Yes, says Andy Flannagan, but only if we’re willing to do the hard yards of seeking understanding, and listening to those we disagree with
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InterviewsFranklin Graham: ‘Trump didn’t intentionally snub the Bible during inauguration oath’
There wasn’t time to get the Bible to President Trump before he was sworn in, says Rev Franklin Graham in a frank interview with Premier. And yes, Trump feels God saved him for a purpose. But if America is to be great again, its people must turn back to Jesus, he says
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Opinion1 in 5 don’t believe in democracy. Here’s why Christians must defend it
A new survey shows an alarming shift toward authoritarianism among young Brits. Democracy isn’t perfect, says Tim Farron MP, but it’s far better than the alternative, and there are distinctly Christian reasons for supporting it
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OpinionTackling child abuse gangs calls for a return to Christian values
As Elon Musk wades into the row over Britian’s child rape gangs, a serious issue is in danger of becoming a political football. If we really want to reduce child abuse, we need to focus on the Bible’s blueprint for a safe society, says Miriam Cates. Liberalism has failed our children
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OpinionJimmy Carter (1924-2024): The born again Baptist who taught the Bible and healed divisions
David Coffey shares a personal tribute to the 39th President of the United States, who died on 29 December aged 100
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News AnalysisThe biggest Christian news stories of 2024
As a new year dawns, we round up the good, the bad and the memorable from the past twelve months
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OpinionAssad’s fall leaves Syrian Christians in peril
Could Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s takeover see a jihadist-inspired coup peacefully transition to a free, democratic Syria? If it does, it would be a first for the region, says David Charlwood. If it doesn’t, their long history of violence spells disaster for all non-Muslim minority groups
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OpinionBand Aid, white saviours and why Christians should avoid cynicism
As ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ turns 40 years old this month, Ed Sheeran has added his voice to those critiquing the song’s ‘damaging stereotypes’. Maddy Fry used to share that view. She explains what changed her mind
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OpinionTim Farron: ‘Christians must keep fighting assisted dying’
Christians shouldn’t be surprised if assisted dying is legalised in the UK, says Tim Farron MP. But we must continue to challenge it, even if our motivations are questioned. The sanctity of life is at stake
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Regular ColumnistsWhy the Church needs to denounce the far right
As Christian symbolism becomes increasingly common at far right rallies, Chine McDonald urges church leaders to condemn racism and misogyny
