All Christians in Politics articles
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OpinionBoris says he’s ‘a very, very bad kind of Christian’ but what of our other prime ministers?
There’s a widespread assumption in our society that all politicians are essentially immoral. But having spent six years researching the personal faith of all of the UK’s 20th-century prime ministers, Mark Vickers says that’s far from true. Here’s his take on the faith of our leaders, including Boris Johnson
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Opinion
Political landscapes change. Only Jesus has authority that lasts forever
Australia’s recent election results are a good reminder that whatever side we’re on, Christians must respect authority while working for the common good and demanding high standards from those in leadership
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Opinion
‘We cannot just close our eyes and pray’ - a Christian response to the cost of living crisis
Jesus came to save souls, but he also fed people. We should do the same, says Tim Farron
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Opinion
Christians should care about politics. Here are 4 ways you can make a difference
Be willing to get your hands dirty and your heart broken, says Tim Farron MP
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Opinion
The party is over, Boris. It isn’t just Christians who want integrity. The voters do too
Are the public are finally tiring of politician’s lies? It’s time for Christians to stand up for integrity and honesty in public life
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Opinion
Citizenship-stripping goes against God’s command to welcome those in need
Six million people could lose their British citizenship under new government proposals. But God tells us to welcome others
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Opinion
God hasn’t promised to save you from Omicron. There’s something far better on offer instead
Opinions on the new Covid variant may leave us feeling anxious, angry or just plain weary. But we must do all we can to keep loving our neighbour, says Tim Farron
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Opinion
As another sleaze scandal engulfs Parliament, we must pray for leaders to be above reproach
Should MPs have second jobs? Tim Farron gives his view
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Interviews
Kate Forbes: The rising political star on glorifying God and aiming for excellence
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
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Opinion
Our withdrawal from Afghanistan is shameful. The least we can do is welcome refugees to Britain
Whatever you think of the original war, the way we pulled out was wrong, says Tim Farron MP
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Opinion
Christians like me are being silenced in our universities. Freedom of speech must be restored
Universities should be environments of open debate. Instead, Christian academics fear their careers will be adversely affected if they speak about their faith, reports Fiona Bruce MP
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Opinion
As a Christian MP I had to vote against Rishi Sunak’s proposal to cut foreign aid
Despite near-universal opposition from Christian charities and politicians, the Chancellor confirmed the Government would be cutting foreign aid by £4bn. After a heated debate, during which Sunak appeared to quote from the Bible, Stephen Timms MP asks why the government didn’t listen
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Opinion
Please don’t throw away your mask. Wearing it is the Christ-like thing to do
Tim Farron MP explains why he believes we should continue to wear masks - even after July 19
