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OpinionPride month says “love is love”. So why ban marriage between cousins?
Lois McLatchie Miller says Sweden’s move to ban marriage between first cousins is waking society up to a truth Christianity has long understood. What if there are more boundaries to relationships than just consent?
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OpinionKemi Badenoch has vowed to defend cultural Christianity. I worry she's missing the point
Kemi Badenoch may have a genuinely deep appreciation for churches. But Danny Webster says the quest to preserve old buildings falls short of what Christianity is all about
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OpinionIVF is not the solution to Britain’s birth rate crisis. God’s plan for the family is
The UK birth rate has fallen to its lowest level in half a century. While some blame economics, Lois McLatchie Miller argues that IVF is encouraging us to put our fertility on hold while pursuing our dreams. But for Christians, the technology comes with difficult ethical implications
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ReviewsStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu shows us the Father heart of God
The latest film from the Star Wars universe contains a rare portrayal of a good dad, says Giles Gough. It reminds Christians of the beauty of God’s unconditional love for his children but, despite the poignant storyline, this TV series adapted for the big screen doesn’t quite hit the emotional depths that it should
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Arsenal’s ‘Bible brothers’
Arsenal’s growing contingent of Christian players have been praying and reading the Bible together throughout the season. Now, following their Premiership title win, they’ve taken to social media to give God glory. Here’s what we know about the faith of Timber, Saka, Gabriel, Eze, Madueke and more
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Magazine FeaturesClarkson’s Farm isn’t just great TV. It’s an unexpected parable of repentance
Beneath Jeremy Clarkson’s profanity and tractor mishaps lies a surprisingly moving story, says Martin Saunders. He explains why he’s among the millions who have fallen in love with life on Diddly Squat Farm
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OpinionThe Married at First Sight rape allegations are heartbreaking. We are a long way from God’s plan
A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that two women were raped during filming of the reality TV show, Married at First Sight: UK. Giles Gough asks whether the format is at fault, or if wider societal attitudes towards sex and relationships need to change
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OpinionI failed at keeping the Sabbath holy until I stopped trying alone
Burnt out from years of church leadership, Derek Hughes approached rest the same way he approached everything else: as a problem to solve. But when his small group began practising Sabbath together, he realised the answer to exhaustion was not technique, but community
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Dani Alves
At a recent evangelistic event in Madrid, Dani Alves told 40,000 people how encountering Christ in prison transformed his life. Tim Bechervaise explores the faith journey of one of football’s most decorated players
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OpinionWas David Bowie a Christian?
In the avalanche of books and museum exhibitions that are now pouring forth about the late rock music icon David Bowie a fascinating possibility is emerging. Could the Picasso of Pop have found God? Tony Cummings explores
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Magazine FeaturesWhat have the tech billionaires ever done for us?
They’ve given us connection, convenience and endless information – but at a cost. Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are more powerful than most world leaders, says Martin Saunders, and Christians are wrong to view them as neutral figures. These tech titans have a special plan for your life…and it isn’t good
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Regular ColumnistsWhy I'm cautiously welcoming the Christian comeback
Society’s perception of Christianity has undergone a dramatic change for good over the past 20 years. But there are risks that accompany the vibe shift, says Chine McDonald
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The Big PicturePhotos: How God was at the centre of Artemis II’s journey to the moon
From scripture in orbit to Easter messages from space, the Christian faith was positively shared during NASA’s historic mission
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ReviewsThis Christian historian believes we’re living in the ‘Age of Hitler’. Is he right?
Alec Ryrie’s provocative new book argues that Western society has moved from the ‘Age of Jesus’ to the ‘Age of Hitler’. But does his diagnosis of our cultural crisis and his proposed solutions stand up to scrutiny? Dr Roland Clark gives his view
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ReviewsFrom Psalms to ‘African prayer warrior’ energy, Christian hope is evident throughout RAYE’s new album
This music may contain hope is a sonic rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of RAYE’s life and faith journey, says George Luke. It is searingly honest music shot through with moments of glorious worship - and well worth a listen
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ReviewsProject Hail Mary points towards the power of sacrificial love
Ryan Gosling’s latest film, Project Hail Mary is a poignant, funny movie that reminds Christians of the fragile nature of human life, the value of friendship and the courage of sacrificial love, says Faith Lowe
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OpinionThe BBC’s portrayal of vicars has evolved from bumbling fools to sexy priests, but it still misses the mark
A dubious claim about an archbishop’s complaint over The Archers reveals the BBC’s troubled relationship with religious programming. The corporation consistently misunderstands people of faith, says Rev George Pitcher
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OpinionKanye West’s antisemitism was indefensible. But banning him from the UK is a dangerous response
Does Kanye West’s exclusion from the UK go beyond one man’s past remarks? Lois McLatchie Miller argues that embracing cancel culture will weaken the foundations of freedom
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OpinionThe manosphere moment is a wake-up call. If the Church doesn’t form young men, the culture will
The manosphere is forming young men where The Church isn’t. Spud Murphy argues this is not just a cultural trend, but a discipleship gap we can no longer ignore
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OpinionThe Gospel still offends. The Chicago Bulls’ firing of Jaden Ivey proves it
The Chicago Bulls recently released Jaden Ivey over posts expressing his Christian beliefs on sexuality during NBA Pride Month. In a league where serious misconduct has often drawn less severe punishment, Hope Bonarcher argues that his case reveals a striking inconsistency: where some sins are tolerated, the Gospel might get you fired
