By Symon Hill2023-04-21T09:16:00
Many people only visit churches on special occasions, such as weddings and funerals. I am worried that the coronation will reinforce the notion that Christianity is not about everyday life, but about pomp and ceremony, about an occasional revival of antiquated traditions, about support for a world in which people submit to their supposed superiors. The 6 May will see Christian leaders at the heart of an event featuring people with medieval titles and thousands of ceremonial troops. Do we want to give people the impression that this is what Christianity is about?
2023-04-27T10:31:00Z By Rev Mark Woods
What do a funeral and a coronation tell us about Christian Britain? A lot, as it turns out, says Bible Society’s Mark Woods. He unpacks their latest research
2025-09-12T08:20:00Z By Gemma Hunt
No amount of glitz and glamour can mask the realities of our life from God, says Gemma Hunt. He sees us just as we are – and he loves us anyway
2025-09-11T14:44:00Z By Derek Walker
Arvo Pärt, the world’s most-played living composer, is 90 today. Derek Walker explores how his deep Christian faith shaped his globally celebrated compositions - and why his influence endures across cultures and generations
2025-09-12T13:21:00Z By Andy Kind
The public murder of the Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted a variety of depressing responses, says Andy Kind. Our words on social media reveal much about the state of our hearts, he says
2025-09-12T08:09:00Z By Emma Hide
Growing up in Telford during the grooming gangs scandal, Emma Hide has seen difficult issues around race and immigration being politicised. But polarising the debate over asylum seekers only silences legitimate concerns and fuels extremism, she says. Christians are called to a radically different approach
2025-09-10T10:35:00Z By Martin Charlesworth
Recent years have seen sudden adoptions of moral causes, often on contentious issues such as gender identity. Martin Charlesworth calls it The Great Awokening and says Christians should be wary of it
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