All articles by Justin Brierley – Page 5
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Archive contentThe Christian: Don’t confuse science with atheism
Do atheists have a monopoly on science? ‘No’ says theologian Alister McGrath, responding to three questions raised by physicist Jim Al-Khalili
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It's just a bag
A tradition has sprung up in recent years in which retailers compete to produce the most memorable TV advert in the run up to Christmas. This year there is one clear winner, in my opinion.
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OpinionIain Lee's toe curling interview on homosexuality shows the massive gap between evangelicals and society
After the BBC radio presenter apologised for an interview in which he repeatedly labelled a Christian campaigner a ‘bigot’, Justin Brierley asks whether evangelicals and secularists can find a way to avoid talking past each other
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OpinionWhy the #MulberryMiracle handbag must win the battle of the Christmas ads
Christians complaining about the new Mulberry handbag advert need to ask Santa for a sense of humour this Christmas. The advert is a gift to the church, says Justin Brierley.
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OpinionThe Writing’s on the Wall: 10 Pop songs straight outta scripture
The Bible has long been a source of inspiration for writers – most people don’t realise just how many phrases from scripture have become embedded in everyday language. It’s also true of many pop songs.
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Unexpected items
One of my favourite reads over the summer was Andrew and Rachel Wilson’s new book The Life You Never Expected (IVP). The couple, who are both involved in church leadership, share how their lives were turned upside down when their two children unexpectedly regressed into a form of severe autism.
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InterviewsQ&A: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Justin Brierley meets the author of Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence.
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That went quickly!
Welcome to our shiny 50th anniversary edition! (And yes, you’ll probably have to wait another 50 years before you see metallic gold on the front cover again.)
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InterviewsProfile: Jarrod McKenna
Australian pastor and justice activist Jarrod McKenna was arrested four times last year, but has been described as ‘the sort of God botherer that you don’t mind being bothered by’. Justin Brierley meets him.
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Archive content50 years and counting...
How do you summarise half a century of journalism, spanning 600 editions of a publication that has had at least five different names? As Premier Christianity turns 50 this month, Justin Brierley and Sam Hailes have a go below and here.
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OpinionThe stories behind 5 pictures that changed the world
Last week’s heart-breaking picture of 3 year old Aylan Kurdi, washed up on a Turkish beach decisively changed the mood of the British people towards the European refugee crisis.
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Archive contentThe rainbow through the rain
September 2nd will mark 70 years since the surrender of Japan to the Allies, and the end of World War Two. Justin Brierley tells the story of his grandfather, Geoffrey Mowat, whose prisoner of war experience under the Japanese led to his call to ministry within the Church of England.
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OpinionMy Sunday morning guilty secret
As the government urges Church of England bishops to back plans to relax Sunday trading laws, Premier Christianity's senior editor Justin Brierley wonders whether the Church should be rethinking Sundays altogether.
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OpinionNot Dead Yet: How two Anglican churches came back to life
The statistics tell us that St Peter's Brighton and St Swithun's Bournemouth should be carpet warehouses or gastropubs by now. Justin Brierley finds out why they are welcoming hundreds of parishioners through their doors again
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Archive contentNicky Gumbel and the evangelisation of the nation
According to its leader, Rev Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton’s planting strategy is part of a ‘hidden revival’ in the UK Church. Justin Brierley finds out more.
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Archive contentThe Mormon: Why I believe in Jesus Christ
Mormon Michael Flournoy believes he has a relationship with Jesus. Justin Brierley finds out what that means.
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Keep it simple
An online video, in which Baptist minister Hayley Young movingly describes her struggle with being HIV-positive following an attack, recently captured the attention of the UK press.
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OpinionBB King "Everybody wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die"
'King of the Blues' BB King has passed away aged 89. He died in his sleep in Las Vegas. He once said: 'When I do eventually drop, I pray to God that it'll happen in one of three ways. Firstly, on stage or leaving the stage, then secondly in my sleep. And the third way? You'll have to figure that out for yourself!'
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Archive contentThe Humanist: I don't need God to be good
Atheists looking for a moral framework are turning to humanism. Justin Brierley meets humanist philosopher Stephen Law to find out what’s involved.
