All Archive news articles – Page 8
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Archive newsGovernment’s anti-extremism plans could lead to Sunday School inspections
The head of Ofsted has said churches will have to register Sunday schools if Parliament approves government proposals aimed at tackling extremism.
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Better in than out: Vatican enter the EU debate
Britain is better staying in the European Union, the Vatican has said.
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Archive newsCan Donald Trump convince evangelicals he’s a real Christian?
As the Republican Party begins to vote for its next presidential candidate, American evangelicals remain split over the prospect of a Donald Trump win.
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Archive newsMending the tear in the fabric
Roger Harper looks at what led up to the Anglican Communion’s Primates’ meeting and examines the way ahead
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The month in figures
The number of people attending Church of England services each week has fallen below 1 million A new survey commissioned by SPCK as part of their Prayers on the Move campaign has found that 42% of British adults pray UK churches have raised £40,000 for the Calais camp as ...
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Archive newsPeople in the news
CERULLO TO BUILD THEME PARKTelevangelist Morris Cerullo has announced plans to build a £125m Christian theme park in America. The Legacy International Center will contain a biblical museum, a replica of the Western Wall.CHRISTIANS SHOULD GROW BEARDSThe Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres has encouraged Christians in Muslim ...
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Archive newsChristian convert from Islam forgives his attackers
Nissar Hussain, 50, a Christian convert from Islam, says he has forgiven those who attacked him outside his home in Bradford.
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Archive newsPeople In The News
VALERIO HONOUREDEthical jewellery pioneer Greg Valerio has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for services to Fairtrade Gold and artisanal gold-mining communities in South America and Africa. BONO PRAYS WITH PARIS BAND The frontman of Eagles of Death – the band who were performing at ...
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Undercover Nuns Pose As Prostitutes
A group of religious sisters who rescue victims of human trafficking by posing as prostitutes to infiltrate brothels is expanding.
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Archive newsA Church Responds to 'Devastating' Floods
Rev Marcus Bull was heartbroken as he drove through his local area of Hebden Bridge near Halifax. Piles of furniture lay abandoned outside local shops and homes. ‘People have lost absolutely everything…It’s horrendous,’ he told Premier.
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Feedback
PRAISE FOR JANUARY ISSUE January’s issue was even more stimulating, encouraging and challenging than usual. I found it a delight. I loved the ‘Premier Christianity guide to Star Wars’ – a great ‘prequel’ to a stupendous film. I ached for Andy and his lovely wife Emma in ‘Locked-in but ...
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Archive newsIs Free Speech Under Threat?
Sam Hailes investigates what the case of Pastor James McConnell means for freedom of speech in the UK
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People In The News
BOXING FOR GOD Tyson Fury has become world boxing’s heavyweight champion after beating Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf. Fury professes a strong Christian faith but has been criticised for bad language and homophobic comments . BELL IS BACK Rob Bell has released a YouTube video urging Christians not to ...
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Archive news2015: The year when the UK took on the traffickers
James Mildred from CARE reflects on a good year for anti-slavery campaigners
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Archive newsLord’s Prayer advert banned by cinemas
An advert produced by the Church of England that promotes prayer has been refused by Digital Cinema Media (DCM) – the group that controls advertising on 80% of cinema screens in the UK.
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Archive newsSookhdeo steps down following reported arrest
Patrick Sookhdeo, the founder of anti-persecution charity Barnabas Fund, has been reportedly arrested on suspicion of indecent assault.
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Archive newsMary, Joseph and Baby Cheesus
A food artist has created the Christmas nativity scene entirely out of cheddar.
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Feedback
SPARKLING DECEMBER ISSUE The December edition of Premier Christianity was superbly brilliant. The Lebanese story on refugees was informative. The social action feature on the Church changing the world was so encouraging. Loneliness is such a relevant issue for us today. Sermons and Rob Parsons always go well together. And thanks ...
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Archive newsWho are Islamic State and what do they want?
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, Sam Hailes examines the theology of ISIS
