All Premier Christianity articles in October 2013
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Archive contentCan Christians save politics?
Justin Brierley examines how Christians are attempting to affect politics from without and within When Gavin Shuker, a young Labour candidate, won a parliamentary seat in Luton in 2010, many commented on his bright prospects. Born and bred in Luton, where he attended a comprehensive school, he won a scholarship to Cambridge, and then returned to his hometown seeking to serve the local community.
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Archive contentRob Parsons: Disappointed with God
Can I go on following a God who allows me to go through difficult things? Have you ever thought you might stop following Jesus? This experience isn’t a new one for Christians and it isn’t new to Jesus
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Archive contentProfessionally Vulnerable
Fictional detective Kurt Wallander breaks all the rules about work-life balance, but does he have something to teach us about the emotional cost of church leadership? Ian Stackhouse thinks he does.
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Meeting God In Dublin: 24-7 Prayer Gathering
Maybe I've fallen hook, line and sinker for some great hype. But maybe instead I just want to see more of a Western Christianity that is ordinary but costly, considered but active, prayer filled and with a burning desire to seek the face of God.More of the kind of thing ...
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After the Wilderness
How do you move on after years of broken dreams? Sheridan Voysey reflects on lessons from the wilderness and finding hope in new beginnings.
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Archive contentShould Christians Put Fish Stickers on their Cars?
Two comedians battle out another major doctrinal split in the evangelical Church.
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New Wine Cancels 2014 Newark Conference
New Wine has cancelled its 2014 summer conference in Newark because of falling attendance.
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Archive contentA Problem Shared: Is it time to close down the 8am service?
Our 8am Communion service (which requires an organist) is only attended by three people. In terms of investment of time and energy, it is a huge burden. The three individuals attending do not go to any other service and are adamant that it is essential for their spiritual well-being. Should I shut it down?
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Archive newsChristians call for end to 'Child Witch' accusations
Accusations of witchcraft against children are the focus of a major call to action for Christians following the publication of a new report.
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Archive contentWhy I Am a Christian
Alasdair Macleod: 'I used to think the Bible was a fairy tale.'
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Pentecostals Angered by BBC HIV Story
Pentecostal leaders have reacted with disappointment to a BBC news story that claimed Pentecostal pastors were advising patients with HIV to rely on prayer instead of medication.
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‘Bishop’s Den’ Awards Grants
A grant-making scheme based on popular TV series Dragons’ Den has been launched by the Anglican diocese of Truro in Cornwall.
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ReviewsReviews: Books
Books by D A Carson, Tony Horsfall, Penelope Wilcock, Allan Chapman, Rob Parsons
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Archive contentThe Rising Stars of Christian Politics
From town halls to the Palace at Westminster, Christians are passionate about serving God in politics at all levels. We hear from some of the new kids on the block about how they got where they are and the issues they care about most.
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Archive newsUK Christians Should ‘Grow Up’ says Williams
Former archbishop says British Christians aren’t experiencing persecution.
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Church of England criticised for stance on fracking
Christian environmental groups have criticised the Church of England’s stance on fracking, a controversial method of drilling for shale gas that has been linked by some anti-fracking organisations to water contamination.
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Archive newsWelby Warns Church on Homophobia
The vast majority of people under 35 consider Christian resistance to gay marriage as ‘wrong and wicked’ and comparable to racism, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Archive newsStudy Claims Religion Linked to Low Intelligence
Religious people are statistically less likely to be intelligent than non-religious people, according to an American study
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Archive contentEgypt
Democracy doesn’t happen overnight. Two years after the Arab Spring, is Egypt experiencing ‘birth pains’, or will it all spiral out of control? Jonathan Langley investigates.
