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OpinionMany churches are reporting record-breaking Easter attendance. Here’s the best stories
From mass baptisms to churches being so full they had to turn people away, the number of good news stories from the Easter weekend have exceeded many people’s expectations. We round up the most encouraging stories following what appears to be an unprecedented weekend for many churches. Add your own stories in the comments section below
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News Analysis3,500 churches have closed over the last decade. But is this a problem or a path forward?
As historic church buildings are repurposed into gyms, cafes and even mosques, many are fearing the decline of Christianity in Britain. But others say it could be an opportunity to refocus the Church’s mission
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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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OpinionThe most popular Bible verse of 2024 is the perfect antidote to our anxious age
YouVersion’s most popular verse may be thousands of years old, but it speaks perfectly to the times we’re living in, observes Bible Society’s Rev Mark Woods
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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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OpinionWhy are Christians less likely to share their faith than Muslims?
Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your faith, says Andy Bannister. God is at work in the world today, and he wants to involve you in his mission
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Magazine Features6 lessons from Celtic Christianity
A lot of what you’ve been told about Celtic Christianity is plain wrong, argues Nick Page. He sets the record straight
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Magazine FeaturesHow the British Isles were evangelised
With a surge in interest in spiritual formation, ancient paths and prayer rituals, Celtic Christianity is enjoying a moment. Richard Roberts shares the fascinating tale of the first missionaries to these shores
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OpinionDo all religions lead to God?
Pope Francis has caused controversy by seeming to suggest all paths lead to God. But if this was the case, the apostles wouldn’t have so passionately preached the gospel to the Greeks, Romans or Jews - or died for their exclusivist beliefs, says John Stevens. And Christians wouldn’t need to share the gospel today
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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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Magazine FeaturesSecret Kingdom: An exclusive glimpse inside the fast-growing Nepalese Church
Christianity is spreading at an astonishing pace in Nepal. Photojournalist Sindre Deschington gives us an exclusive glimpse inside the former Hindu kingdom
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Opinion1 in 5 people in Northern Ireland are evangelicals. It’s good news for everyone
Nothern Ireland is far more Christian than others parts of the UK. David Smyth takes a closer look at the data
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OpinionThe death of Christianity in the West has been greatly exaggerated
The tide is turning on belief in God. There’s a growing interest in the Christian message, says Stephen McAlpine
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OpinionYoung people are open to God. And he is meeting them where they are
The gospel is looking more and more attractive to younger generations, says George Pitcher
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Opinion5 reasons Christians should be hopeful about the Church in 2024
As we reflect on the events of the past twelve months, ‘hopeful’ may not be the first word we’d choose to describe how we’re feeling this New Year. But God is on the move, says evangelist Martin Erwin. Here’s why the good news of the gospel can still bring hope amid the chaos
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OpinionThe Rolling Stones are back. But I can’t get no satisfaction from their gospel of individualism
The Rolling Stones have released their first album in 18 years. The rock and roll legends ushered in an age of the individualism that changed culture forever - and not always for our good, says Josh Hinton
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OpinionA bizarre online trend is revealing men think about the Roman Empire a lot. Why the interest?
‘How often do you think about the Roman Empire?’ It’s the question that’s dominating many corners of the internet, and is turning up some surprising results
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Regular ColumnistsHow can you worship the God of the enslavers?
Q: When the rapper Jahaziel renounced his Christian faith, he listed a number of objections to belief, including “Christianity’s involvement in the slave trade”. He spoke about wanting to “return” to the religious traditions of his African ancestors. His story is representative of a large number of ...
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Magazine FeaturesJesus rose from the dead. Here are 3 reasons why we can be confident
Two thousand years on, why are Jesus’ teachings still so influential in our world today? And why is he appearing in people’s dreams? The answer to that question lies in the evidence for his death and resurrection, says Justin Bass
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ReviewsDavid Baddiel’s The God Desire is no argument for atheism
Far from being a convincing argument against the existence of God, much of the comedian-cum-writer’s new book seems to find its natural fulfilment in Christian theism, says Chris Witherall
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