All Politics articles – Page 11
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OpinionSalman Rushdie's attempted murder is an attack on religious freedom
The stabbing of the author of The Satanic Verses and an old college photo of assassinated Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, reminds George Pitcher that living self-sacrificially is a key tenet of the Christian faith
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OpinionShould we care that only 0.2% of the country can vote for our next PM?
God doesn’t seem to be so interested in our modern concepts of democracy, observes George Pitcher
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OpinionDo the Tory candidates have no shame?
Many of the contenders are responsible for the alleged policy atrocities they now decry, argues George Pitcher, as he conducts an exegesis on the term ‘shame’
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OpinionThe faith of the Tory hopefuls
A glimpse at the religious beliefs of the candidates vying for leadership of the country
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Interviews‘God’s presence was irresistible’ - Andy Flannagan on the 'holy moments' at Parliament prayer breakfast
Hours after Andy Flannagan led parliamentarians in singing about integrity, truth and justice, a spate of government ministerial resignations took place, with Sajid Javid referencing the prayer breakfast in his speech. As Boris Johnson confirms he will stand down this autumn, Sam Hailes speaks to Flannagan, who also heads Christians in Politics, to ask what we should make of claims that a prayer meeting led to the highest number of ministerial resignations in history.
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OpinionIs this the sermon that brought down a government?
When Sajid Javid quit the government, it started an avalanche which looks set to result in Boris Johnson’s resignation. Speaking in the House of Commons, Javid suggested his actions had been prompted by Rev Les Isaacs' sermon at that morning’s Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. Here is that speech in full
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OpinionMr Johnson, parliament has spoken: integrity matters
Political leaders have too often worshiped at the altars of selfhood and individualism, but this week’s ministerial resignations show a longing for integrity at the heart of our democracy, says Rev George Pitcher
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OpinionThere’s no separation between faith and politics
When ministers criticise Church leaders for being too political, they are fundamentally misunderstanding the nature of politics, says Tim Farron - and the Christian faith
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OpinionAs the future head of the Church of England, Prince Charles was right to speak out on Rwanda
Far from being contrary to his position, speaking out about Rwanda is the future king’s moral and religious imperative, says George Pitcher. And it would be a dereliction of his Christian duty not to do so
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OpinionSending refugees to Rwanda is a cynical, callous idea. The bishops are right to oppose it
The UK’s first asylum flight to Rwanda was cancelled after intervention by the European Court of Human Rights. With every Church of England bishop, Christian charities and even the Prince of Wales decrying the policy, it’s time the government listened, says Caroline Gregory
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OpinionThe uncomfortable truth about Christian involvement in the Capitol riots
As the committee investigating the 6 January 2021 attack holds public hearings to announce their findings, Jared Stacy says America needs to go beyond political investigation and look at the ungodly theology which motivated the riots
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OpinionBoris says he’s ‘a very, very bad kind of Christian’ but what of our other prime ministers?
There’s a widespread assumption in our society that all politicians are essentially immoral. But having spent six years researching the personal faith of all of the UK’s 20th-century prime ministers, Mark Vickers says that’s far from true. Here’s his take on the faith of our leaders, including Boris Johnson
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OpinionOur politics desperately needs Christlike leadership
Christians long for leaders who are people of integrity and godly character, says Ross Hendry as he urges us to pray for our politicians
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OpinionWhen are we going to do something? Why America needs Christians to stand up for gun law reform
The Uvalde school massacre is the second mass shooting in America in less than two weeks. It’s time Christians recognised that the Second Amendment is not inerrant, says Rev Peter Cook. The sensible regulation of weapons is urgently needed
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OpinionPolitical landscapes change. Only Jesus has authority that lasts forever
Australia’s recent election results are a good reminder that whatever side we’re on, Christians must respect authority while working for the common good and demanding high standards from those in leadership
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OpinionOur politicians are failing us on obesity. The Bible shows us another way
Food policy and Christian ministry are indistinguishable, says Rev George Pitcher. That’s why addressing the fat of the land should exercise those who follow Christ’s teaching
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OpinionWhat just happened in the Northern Ireland elections and what does it mean for peace?
Last week, Sinn Féin become the first Republican party to emerge top at Stormont. But what exactly does that mean?
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OpinionIf porn is OK, what’s wrong with watching it in the House of Commons?
Christians agree that porn is a dangerous subversion of God’s gift of healthy sexuality. But in a secular world where it’s widely accepted, why is everyone getting so excited about an MP caught watching it? Except, of course, if it’s not so OK after all
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OpinionPolitics cannot save us. Only Jesus can
At Easter, Christians remember that Jesus’ death and resurrection turned all our notions of politics and power on their head, says Tim Farron
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OpinionBoris made the rules, then he broke them. Such leadership failure means there’s no future for him
We could be witnessing the downfall of this government, says Danny Webster
