All Justice articles
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OpinionI don’t agree with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. But they have a right to knock on my door
A polite knock on the door may be unwanted, but does that give the state the right to ban it? Following a landmark ruling regarding Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bulgaria, Lidia Rieder says it’s wrong to ban expressions of religious belief on the basis of mere “annoyance”
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OpinionBangladesh promised a “rainbow nation” of inclusivity. But Christians are still being attacked
When Bangladesh’s new government won a landslide victory earlier this year, they promised to create a tolerant and inclusive society for all faiths. But Christians say attacks against them are increasing. Open Doors’ Asha Lindsay* explains what’s happening
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OpinionThree men died in a fire near my vicarage. I was not a good Christian neighbour to them
Nine years after the Grenfell Tower disaster, another west London fire killed three men in Rev Jamie Sewell’s parish. The tragedy caused him to reflect on what Christian community and being a good Samaritan really looks like
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OpinionWhy we’re challenging Sir Paul Marshall over climate misinformation
Is a powerful Christian media mogul responsible for climate change misinformation? Clare Fussell explains why Christian climate group Operation Noah is so concerned about Sir Paul Marshall’s recent donations to churches
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OpinionThe Church of England has apologised for forced adoptions. Now, it must help repair the damage
Between 1949 and 1976, thousands of unmarried women were pressured into giving up their babies for adoption through a system partly overseen by churches. The Church of England has now apologised for its part, but Tarn Bright says repentance must be matched by action
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OpinionAs violence spreads across Belfast, Christians must choose prayer and peacemaking
Following a brutal stabbing in Northern Ireland, protests quickly escalated into attacks on homes and communities. As fear, anger and division continue to grow, the head of the Evangelical Alliance NI urges Christians to challenge hatred wherever it appears and stand alongside neighbours with prayer
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OpinionHenry Novak’s murder exposes the uncomfortable sin of racial partiality
Henry Nowak died pleading for help while police focused on allegations that he had made a racist remark. Jamie Bambrick contends that his death exposes the dangers of recent policies of race which have impacted both the Church and wider culture. He’s calling on Christians to return to the biblical principle of equal justice for all
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OpinionChristians must seek justice for Henry Nowak without condemning entire communities
A young Sikh man committed a horrific crime and serious questions remain about the police response. Both require scrutiny, and the anger felt by many is justified, says Rev Jamie Sewell. But Christians must resist the temptation to turn one act of evil into a judgement on entire communities
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OpinionHenry Nowak’s murder shook Southampton. But the response from Christians is giving me hope
Following the murder of Henry Nowak and the subsequent trial, riots have placed Southampton in unrest. But looking beyond the headlines, Southampton church leader Paul Woodman sees a different story of ordinary people seeking the peace of their city through compassion and service amid grief and anger
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OpinionThe Bible does not minimise rape. Nor should our criminal justice system
The case of three teenage boys who were spared jail for brutally raping two girls has rightly sparked outrage across the country, says Bekah Legg. But even when a human justice system can’t be relied upon, God’s justice can
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OpinionChristians in Congo are caught between terrorism and Ebola. They need our prayers
As Islamist groups continue to target thousands of Christians in eastern Congo, violence, displacement and disease are combining to create a devastating humanitarian crisis. Open Doors’ Ben Cohen speaks to some living through the chaos
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OpinionNicky Gumbel is not woke or a communist. The fight for equality is biblical
The Alpha course pioneer and former leader of HTB has been accused of promoting communism and unbiblical ideas after he called Spirit-filled Christians to fight inequality. Tommy Sharpe says he’s shocked at the comments. Confronting injustice is a deeply biblical mandate, he says
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OpinionPrayer isn’t enough to stop antisemitism. We have to practically stand up for the Jewish community
Having been in close proximity to the recent anti-semitic attacks in Finchley and Golders Green, Mavis Crispin and her North London church community took to the Bible to decide how to best respond. Here, she provides practical steps you can take to advocate against antisemitism
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TestimoniesFrom drug dealing to freedom in Christ
Paul Algeo began taking drugs as a teenager and for decades he made a career out of selling them. But his addiction ended in paranoia and a four-hour stand-off with the police, before God reached in and transformed his life
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OpinionSudan: Why Christian charities like ours are urging the UK Government to take action now
After 1,000 days of conflict and 13 million people displaced, Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis while much of the world looks away. Tearfund’s Esther Trewinnard says for Christians the question is not just what is happening, but what we are willing to do about it
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ReviewsIs Christian Aid just Oxfam with hymns? This book suggests it might be
A new book marking Christian Aid’s 80th anniversary offers valuable insights into the charity’s pioneering approach to poverty. But sadly it fails to explain how faith makes it distinctive from secular development agencies, says our reviewer
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OpinionUK churches are being hit by 10 crimes a day. Something has to be done
A recent report revealed that an average of 10 crimes are committed at UK churches each day. Claire Walker of the National Churches Trust unpacks the deeper impact crime is having on the nation’s sacred spaces and the communities they serve
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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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OpinionWhen Noelia Castillo asked to die, the state said yes. The Church must proclaim hope in a culture of despair
Noelia Castillo Ramos endured a young life marked by suffering. A victim of sexual assault and left disabled after a suicide attempt, she was offered a state-sanctioned death as the solution. As the UK continues to face similar legislation, Lois McLatchie Miller warns where this logic leads - and why the Church must speak clearly
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OpinionHow the abortion ‘fact checkers’ got it wrong
The latest House of Lords decision marks a profound shift in Britain’s abortion law. By removing criminal liability from women at any stage of pregnancy, it legalises abortion up to birth—whatever fact-checkers claim, says ADF’s Robert Clarke
