All Donald Trump articles
-
Opinion‘Dear Mr President…’ RT Kendall pleads with Trump to accept Christ
President Donald Trump has again suggested that good works might win him a place in heaven. Not so, says RT Kendall. Salvation is by faith alone
-
OpinionCelebrate the ceasefire. But remember peace is more than the absence of war
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is to be celebrated, says George Pitcher. But true shalom demands justice too
-
OpinionAs a Christian I struggled with Charlie Kirk’s divisive opinions
Some of Charlie Kirk’s opinions seemed incongruous with those of the saviour he followed, says Richard Reddie
-
OpinionWorld peace? You can start by loving your neighbour next door
From war in Ukraine to asylum hotels in Essex, when it comes to international conflict or local politics, the Christian call to peace remains says George Pitcher. But what exactly does that look like?
-
OpinionStephen Colbert wasn’t cancelled for criticising Trump but being too one sided
Catholic comedian Stephen Colbert has criticised CBS for cancelling The Late Show, alleging his outspoken views on Donald Trump got him fired. But Billy Hallowell argues that comedy is not the place for one-sided politics
-
News AnalysisYou’ve just purchased a Bible for £24.99. Where does the profit go?
Donald Trump making $1.3m from sales of the ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible has caused outrage among some Christians. But where our Bibles are made and who profits from sales of scripture is more complex – and controversial – than you might think. Tim Wyatt explores
-
OpinionToo much of our theology is influenced by America. Let’s look at the rest of the world
With Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK approaching, Alex Smith explores the extent to which American politics and theology continue to influence British Christian thought
-
OpinionWhere have all the Christian world leaders gone?
Western societal and political systems were built on Christian principles, but few Western leaders now profess even a nominal Christian faith. George Pitcher wonders when we’ll realise what we’re missing
-
OpinionThe violence is overwhelming. But Christians are still called to peacemaking
With so much tragedy and unrest dominating our news headlines, it can be tempting to turn away or become disheartened. But in a world where conflict drowns out compassion, we need peacemakers more than ever, says Dr Krish Kandiah
-
OpinionA fragile hope has returned for Syria’s Christians. Pray it isn’t snuffed out
Syria’s Christians have endured war, exile and persecution. Now, a new, seemingly more inclusive leadership and Trump’s promise to lift sanctions have opened the door to a cautious optimism. Matthew Barnes says the global Church must not miss this moment to stand with them
-
OpinionDoes America really need an anti-Christian task force?
US President Donald Trump has set up a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias in government. But what exactly does that mean and is it even needed? Billy Hallowell explains
-
OpinionChurches will always be a place of sanctuary, whatever Donald Trump says
When the US authorities tried to deport Rosa del Carmen, she found refuge inside a church building - living there for two years. Isaac Villegas’ decision to provide sanctuary for an undocumented immigrant may have been politically controversial, but he believes it was line with historic Christian beliefs
-
OpinionTrump and Vance’s attack on Zelenskyy was the antithesis of Christian values
Donald Trump and JD Vance tried to humiliate Volodymyr Zelenskyy on an international stage last week, says Tim Farron MP. The Christians who voted the US president into power must now hold him to account
-
OpinionCutting aid to fund defence won’t help us build a better world
In light of President Trump’s proposed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced cuts to foreign aid in order to boost defence spending. But ignoring the plight of the poor is a zero-sum game, says George Pitcher. Just look at the biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus
-
Regular ColumnistsThe Bible is being debated on the world’s biggest stages. Let’s pray for our public theologians
Scripture is making its way into the public square. Please pray for those of us who are called to speak its truth in contexts where millions of non-Christians are listening, says Chine McDonald
-
News AnalysisWho is Paula White-Cain?
Controversial televangelist Paula White-Cain is a long-standing friend of Donald Trump. But her appointment to the White House Faith Office has garnered criticism from across the political and religious spectrum. Stephanie Addenbrooke Bean takes a closer look
-
OpinionTrump’s Gaza plan is shocking. Let’s listen to the voices of Palestinian Christians
As Donald Trump suggests turning Gaza into a “riviera”, Dr Harry Hagopian urges Christians to listen instead to the viewpoints of local Palestinian Christians, and to continue to pray for both peace and justice
-
OpinionSandie Peggie is standing up to gender ideology. Christians must do the same
Christians in the US have applauded Donald Trump for reversing state support for gender ideology. But in the UK, a nurse is in court after being dismissed for objecting to sharing a changing room with doctor who was born male. Miriam Cates urges Christians to stand firm in the truth and reject fear-driven silence
-
News AnalysisWhat Christians need to know about Trump’s first week in office
Tim Wyatt looks back at all the key events of the past seven days, and offers some analysis of where faith has taken centre stage
-
OpinionWas Donald Trump ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’?
During his inauguration speech, the President of the United States claimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Andy Witherall considers the parallels between Trump’s words and a Christian understanding of salvation
