All Premier Christianity articles in February 2021
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Regular ColumnistsHatun Tash: The radical Christian who was stabbed after criticising Islam
The Christian apologist Hatun Tash was stabbed at Speaker’s Corner yesterday. Tash is a former Muslim and an outspoken critic of Islam. In the following column, originally published in February, Sarah Lumgair explains how Hatun’s life has been threatened on numerous occasions
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Magazine Features
Friends: The lasting legacy of TV’s most popular sitcom
With just 10 days to go until the Friends reunion, Jamie Cutteridge considers how the show has connected with young and old alike, and what Christians can take away from it
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Magazine Features
A silent genocide is being waged against Christians in Nigeria. The world must act now
A slow-motion and largely ignored war is taking place in Africa’s most populous nation, and time is running out, says Rev Johnnie Moore
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Interviews
Rachelle Ann Go: How the musical theatre superstar became a Christian
The multi-award-wining musical theatre superstar with millions of social media followers talks to Ruth Jackson about Hamiliton, pregnancy and clinging to God through tough times
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Opinion
RZIM is failing to put survivors at the centre of their response
Two survivors of sexual abuse which took place in Christian settings in the UK 14 years apart, say they’re struggling to see any evidence that the organisation is truly ‘devastated’
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Opinion
Why your church should hold in-person services now
As Boris Johnson sets out his plans for easing Britain out of lockdown, Graham Nicholls urges church leaders to consider whether now is the time to start in-person services again
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Opinion
This Christian actress wasn't a victim of persecution. She just failed to read the script
The Christian actress Seyi Omooba has lost her legal case against a theatre who reportedly sacked her over her past comments about homosexuality. But having read the court's judgement, Rev Peter Ould says there's more to the story, and concludes Omooba was at fault
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Opinion
Carman (1956-2021): The high-drama musical evangelist who led thousands to faith
The American Christian music star Carmelo Domenic Licciardello died last week. Tony Cummings remembers his colourful life and career
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Opinion
Church on Zoom hasn't killed our obsession with 'bums on seats'
Jack Skett recognises the challenges of the past year have accelerated changes that the Church needed to make, but believes leaders are still defaulting to 'new ways of old thinking'
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Opinion
Dr Bex Lewis: The much-loved Christian author who made the internet a better place
Tributes have poured in on social media and hundreds have used the hashtag #BeMoreBex, following the news that Dr Bex Lewis has died from cancer. Rev Bryony Taylor remembers her life and faith
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Opinion
I learned my best campaigning lessons in Sunday school
Activists such as Greta Thunberg may have inspired a generation but Anna Fraine says its Church teaching which motivates her own climate campaigning
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Opinion
5 helpful reflections on the Ravi Zacharias scandal
The release of the report into the sexual misconduct of Ravi Zacharias has generated a huge amount of commentary. Here are five of the most helpful articles and videos we've seen so far
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Magazine Features
Why Covid-19 is NOT God's judgement
Premier Christianity's resident Bible scholar David Instone-Brewer explains why he believes this pandemic is not a sign of God's anger
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Opinion
Ravi Zacharias was a liar, sexual pervert and wolf in sheep's clothing. This report proves it
An investigation into the once respected evangelist Ravi Zacharias has revealed far more disturbing behaviour than many had anticipated. In looking at the final report, which includes an allegation of rape, David Robertson says the future of the ministry, RZIM, is in serious doubt
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Opinion
Mary Wilson (1944-2021): Motown legend, committed Christian
The co-founder of the Supremes, Mary Wilson, has passed away aged 76. Andy Scarcliffe looks back at her life and faith
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Opinion
No, Songs of Praise was not racist. Gregory Campbell MP needs to read some history
The Christian MP Gregory Campbell has caused controversy after saying the BBC's Song's of Praise Gospel Singer of the Year Competition was wrong to only feature black people. Bazil Meade MBE, who founded the London Community Gospel Choir, explains why he believes the decision was justified
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Opinion
Burning down the house: Why the church might lose young people over climate inaction
New research from Tearfund has revealed 9 in 10 young Christians are concerned about climate change, but just 1 in 10 think their church is doing enough to address it. The charity's head of youth, Dot Tyler, has been analysing the findings
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Opinion
The Covid 'divorce boom' is a myth. Most couples will weather the storm
Recent media reports suggest Covid and the associated lockdowns are set to cause a large spike in the number of divorces. But Harry Benson from the Marriage Foundation is sceptical
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Opinion
The campaign against gambling is hotting up. And Christians are at the forefront
Rt Rev Dr Alan Smith, Bishop of St Albans, has been one of the Church of England's most vocal supporters of gambling reform. He says Christians are leading the way in raising awareness on the issue
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Opinion
Scams have hit an all-time high. Here's what Christians can do about it
2020 was the worst year on record for scams. Carl Knightly from Faith in Later Life explains how every Christian can play their part in combatting fraud
