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OpinionEmpathy before judgement: We should seek to understand why Christians voted differently
Faithful Christians voted in opposite directions during this election, says Amanda Held Opelt. But we can all agree that neither Trump nor Harris can save America. Christians have an opportunity to be a non-anxious presence in the face of political division
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ReviewsBonhoeffer: This provocative biopic is a warning to Christians
Bonhoeffer isn’t a nice story about someone standing up for their faith. It’s a warning to all Christians not to tie themselves to any one political identity, says our reviewer
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OpinionKemi Badenoch has a tough road ahead. Let’s pray she navigates it well
Leading the opposition with such a small number of seats is a real challenge, says Tim Farron. The new Conservative Party leader - who describes herself as a “cultural Christian” but also says she’s not at all religious - will need our prayers
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OpinionLetting children identify as animals is wrong
Some Scottish schools are officially recognising species dysphoria and allowing students to identify as ‘furries’. Lizzie Harewood, CEO of the Association of Christian Teachers, says a compassionate ‘no’ to this contested ideology is the right response
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Opinion5 ways you can put God’s kingdom before your political tribe
Whether you’re Labour or Conservative, Democrat or Republican, God calls you to put his kingdom ahead of your political tribe. But how? Alex Smith of Christians in Politics shares his tips
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OpinionThe immigration debate can be unpleasant. Christians must be compassionate
As immigration continues to dominate headlines, Tim Farron MP says we should offer safe, legal routes to the UK for certain groups of people. He also wants Christians to eschew dehumanising rhetoric about migrants
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OpinionThe row over Sue Gray’s pay is a distraction from what really matters
Whether the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff should be paid more than him is a gossipy non-story. It may be easier to binge on tales of political intrigue than face what’s going on in the world, but Christians must not get distracted from the real work of politics, says Tim Farron
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ReviewsShepherds for Sale is full of errors. But the author has a point
Megan Basham’s Shepherds for Sale is one of the most controversial books to emerge from the US Church in recent years
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ReviewsPolitics on the Edge - Rory Stewart
As co-host of the popular podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’, Rory Stewart’s book was as eagerly awaited as the latest publication from gossip columnist Lady Whistledown in the Netflix drama Bridgerton. The book’s subtitle “a memoir from within” suggests a tantalising Whistledown-esque insider view of the behaviours ...
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OpinionAs a Christian I'm inspired by this Mosque's radical hospitality
When Muslims fed rioters who meant them harm, they were following in Abraham’s footsteps, says George Pitcher. And perhaps setting us all an example of how to better overcome extreme hostility
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Regular ColumnistsWhy, as a Christian, I won't buy reduced food
Natalie Williams on how your weekly shop could look different if you applied the Old Testament principle of gleaning
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OpinionHas secularism had its day?
Following headlines in national newspapers about Gen Z’s growing interest in church and the unapologetically Christian members of England men’s football team, Pat Finlow says the evidence is mounting that secular thinking is on its way out
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OpinionHow should Christians respond to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump?
As the presidential campaign continues, political tensions are rising. Both in the US and the UK, our society is becoming ever more polarised, says Jamie Gillies. The Church must pray for those in power, and live like Jesus
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OpinionTim Farron MP: Why I didn’t swear on the Bible
For the first time, Tim Farron MP chose not to swear on the Bible when he affirmed his allegiance for the seventh time in parliament this week. He explains why
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OpinionLabour says it's serious about change. The Church should be too
It’s time for the Church to get serious about the things that really matter, says George Pitcher. And that means less time on same-sex relationships and more on the lost, the poor and the marginalised
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OpinionI’m a Christian and I’ll be voting Labour
People are sick of 14 years of government scandal, says David Lammy MP. He believes only the Labour Party can deliver true change
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OpinionI’m a Christian and I’ll be voting Lib Dem
Elizabeth Jewkes says that the values of the Liberal Democrats align most closely to her Christian faith. Not surprising, she says, when over a third of Lib Dem MPs have also spoken openly about their faith in Christ
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OpinionI'm a Christian and I'll be voting Reform UK
Rob Brett is done with the political status quo. He explains why he’ll be voting for a return to “British values” this general election. And no, that doesn’t make him a racist, he explains
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OpinionI’m a Christian and I'll be voting Conservative
David Taylor, who leads church engagement for the Conservative Christian Fellowship, explains why he’ll be voting for Rishi Sunak on Thursday
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OpinionI don’t agree with any party. How should I vote as a Christian?
Louise Davies offers her tips on how to choose wisely this Thursday
