All Politics articles – Page 10
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OpinionThere’s no excuse for treating migrants as human cargo. We are all made in God’s image
When we fail to see people as made in God’s image, we fail them as humans, says George Pitcher. It is our ability to ‘other’ people and put them in categories that leads to the worst of human behaviour
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OpinionWe should be proud of our Christian heritage. It would be a disaster to lose it
As a response to the declining value placed on our Christian heritage, Nick Fletcher MP has tabled a motion in parliament to discuss the value it brings to society and the hope offered in Christ
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Magazine Features25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, the Church still has a vital role to play
David Smyth shares his experience of growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and considers the role of the Church in sustaining peace
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OpinionBoris Johnson and those lockdown parties: should Christians care?
Is the focus on what the ex-prime minister knew about gatherings at No 10 a distraction from the real issues of politics, asks Tim Farron, or is it an opportunity to highlight the importance of honesty and integrity in high office?
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OpinionJeremy Hunt just visited our care home – this is what we discovered about his faith
The Chancellor’s budget did not include the provision for social care that Mike Beere would have wished it to. But he’s still glad that Jeremy Hunt visited the older residents of his care home, shared his faith and listened to their needs. They have experience we can all learn from
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OpinionAs a Christian, Kate Forbes’ views on climate are what matters most to my generation
In the race to become Scotland’s new First Minister, research says the candidates shouldn’t be focussing on sex and gender but the future of the planet, says Laura Young
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OpinionGary Lineker is right. The Illegal Immigration Bill is shameful - Christians must stand against it
Tim Farron MP says the government’s proposed legislation is disproportionate and simply won’t work. We need a system that honours human rights - and Christians should be fighting for that harder than anyone, he says
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OpinionChristians love to criticise the BBC. But I think we should be defending it
It’s far from perfect but the Beeb has a vital role to play in our democracy. Church leaders should consider becoming ‘critical friends’, says Rev Peter Crumpler
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OpinionBy making prayer illegal outside abortion centres, the government is criminalising Christianity
Recent moves to create buffer zones around abortion centres are an egregious assault on our freedom of speech, argues Paul Huxley
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OpinionIsabel Oakeshott broke confidentiality when she leaked WhatsApp messages. But I won’t condemn her
The chair of Christians in Media says journalists are entitled to breach ethical guidelines in cases of overwhelming public interest
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OpinionPrayer has just become the UK's first 'thoughtcrime'
Amendments to the Public Order Bill, which criminalise silent prayer within 150m of any abortion facility in England and Wales, have now been passed into UK law. Ian Paisley MP says genuine tolerance has been trumped by cynical opportunists
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OpinionCensoring people of faith stokes the culture war that divides us
When secular puritanism is pitted against religious beliefs, it can produce no winners, argues Rev George Pitcher. He’s not sure he wants any part in it
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OpinionI could have been wiser when quizzed about sexuality. Kate Forbes has done much better
Kate Forbes has been “incredibly brave” in the way she’s fielded questions on her Christian beliefs in recent days, says Tim Farron. Given she’s continuing to top the polls in the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, the public clearly value her honesty and integrity, he says
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OpinionOppose gay marriage? You can’t work in government says half the public. Is our politics becoming too narrow?
Half of Brits would not support someone opposed to same–sex marriage being allowed to have a top political job, according to a new survey.
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News AnalysisThis brutal shooting is a reminder of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
Below the surface of normality that has been a product of the Good Friday Agreement, the threat of sectarian violence has never totally gone away. Historian Martyn Whittock unpacks the context that led to Wednesday’s shooting of an off duty police inspector in Omagh
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OpinionKate Forbes' uncompromising stance is a great example to all Christians
Kate Forbes MSP is answering questions about her Christian beliefs with clarity and integrity. The attacks on her from other politicians and parts of the media are unjust, says Graham Nicholls.
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OpinionWhy you shouldn’t try to grow spiritually this Lent
In comparing spiritual growth to economic growth, George Pitcher comes to an unexpected conclusion
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Opinion200 children are missing in Britain. Where is the Christian outrage?
As the scandal of child asylum seekers disappearing from UK hotels continues to unfold, Tim Farron says Jesus doesn’t care where the missing children are from. He’s more bothered that we don’t seem to care
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OpinionTax is good and it's galling Zahawi didn’t pay it
Nadhim Zahawi’s “careless” failure to pay what he owes is yet another example of the double standards employed by those in power, says Sarah Edwards.
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OpinionChristians can support striking workers in good conscience
With new legislation on it’s way that would limit the rights of some workers to strike, Tony Wilson says Christians should oppose the government’s plans to crack down on industrial action
