By Tim Farron MP2023-12-15T13:54:00
The Rwanda bill does away with the Christian view of human rights on which our society is based. To disregard this sets a dangerous precedent for everyone, says Tim Farron MP
The Government’s controversial Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has passed its first hurdle in Parliament but will continue to make political waves in the new year.
It is crucial to Rishi Sunak, who faces a very difficult general election at some point soon, and appears to have staked everything on “stopping the boats”. He is being pulled in opposing directions by internal Conservative factions and also has Nigel Farage – fresh from the celebrity jungle – breathing down his neck.
In Parliament there are Christians on all sides of the debate, and it is perfectly legitimate for us to come to different conclusions on what our asylum and immigration policy should look like. Indeed, in the UK, Christians take different views on all aspects of government policy.
2024-02-07T09:58:00Z By Malcolm Patten
The numbers of asylum seekers turning to churches for help is rising fast, says Rev Dr Malcolm Patten. Here’s how church leaders can wisely help them find or continue in their Christian faith
2024-02-06T12:34:00Z By Evan L John
Despite Suella Braverman’s claims, the Church is not to blame for Abdul Ezedi remaining in the UK, says Evan L John. It’s a broken system that deports vulnerable Christians and allows violent criminals to remain. MPs should stop slinging mud and work out how to make assessments safer
2023-12-08T15:47:00Z By Efrem Buckle
Christians are least likely to feel confident sharing their faith with marginalised communities – refugees, asylum seekers, those who are homeless. But those are the people most likely to be living in gospel poverty, says Efrem Buckle. Let’s start with the one, and reach out with confidence
2025-06-12T18:28:00Z By George Luke
After being accused of serious sexual misconduct and drug abuse, the former Newsboys singer Michael Tait has issued a full apology. George Luke hopes other Christian leaders caught in sin will take the same approach
2025-06-12T17:53:00Z By Miriam Cates
A new UN report says all but three countries in the world will have below replacement levels of reproduction by the end of the century. God’s command to ”increase in number” was never meant to be an optional extra, says Miriam Cates. It’s time that Christians took it seriously again
2025-06-12T17:41:00Z By Krish Kandiah
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
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