All Politics articles – Page 11
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Interviews
Jeffrey Donaldson: NI’s longest-serving MP on the faith that sustains him
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s Christian faith has sustained him throughout his political career. But with an impending appointment to the nation’s highest political office, Northern Ireland’s longest-serving MP may still have his biggest challenge ahead
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Opinion
The government lies for power, but Christianity speaks truth to power
Government ministers are occupying positions that make no sense, such as claiming that they weren’t at a party that didn’t happen, says George Pitcher
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Interviews
Kate Forbes: The rising political star on glorifying God and aiming for excellence
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
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Magazine Features
Inside the Christian campaign to end homelessness
During the first lockdown, thousands of rough sleepers were housed by a government scheme. But 20 months later, homelessness is back to pre-pandemic levels. We speak to the Christian charities who are working to end homelessness once and for all
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Magazine Features
Sir David Amess MP (1952-2021): A God-fearing politician
The Christian MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed inside a Methodist Church in Essex. Mervyn Thomas pays tribute to him
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Magazine Features
Euthanasia: In search of a compassionate response
As the campaign to legalise assisted dying ramps up, Heather Tomlinson explains why Christians need to reassess their assumptions about individualism and personal autonomy
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Interviews
Is this the most persecuted 31 year-old in Britain?
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
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Opinion
5 times the Bible was woke
The label might be contentious, but Chine McDonald believes Christians have nothing to fear from wokeism
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Magazine Features
Does the Church still care about abortion?
Activists say most churches are silent on pro-life issues. Heather Tomlinson asks if Christians are avoiding the subject and, if so, why?
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Interviews
‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
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Opinion
Christians like me are being silenced in our universities. Freedom of speech must be restored
Universities should be environments of open debate. Instead, Christian academics fear their careers will be adversely affected if they speak about their faith, reports Fiona Bruce MP
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Magazine Features
Direct Action: Is it ever OK for a Christian to break the law?
Hundreds of Glaswegians surround an immigration enforcement van, defying the authorities, demanding that the people inside be allowed to return to their homes. The crowd chants: “These are our neighbours!” To some, it’s a scene of biblical obedience to Jesus’ message in the parable of the ...
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Magazine Features
Investigation: Are Christians in the UK persecuted?
In recent years there have been a string of high-profile religious freedom cases in the news. But is it really true that Christians in the UK are experiencing persecution? Tim Wyatt speaks to those on both sides of the debate
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Opinion
Every election victory is temporary, but God’s kingdom lasts forever
Tim Farron MP reflects on the results of last week’s elections
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Magazine Features
When prophets fail
Respected leaders in the American Church were convinced God had told them Donald Trump would be re-elected president. Dave Roberts analyses why so many got it wrong, and seeks trusted voices to help us understand the role of the prophetic today
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Magazine Features
Reimagining Britain: God’s vision for a post-pandemic world
The Archbishop of Canterbury says we have an unprecedented opportunity to build a global community that reflects God’s heart for the poor and respects our planet. But real change will require courage – from all of us
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Magazine Features
The emotional cost of lockdown
‘If we pull together everything will be OK.’ That was the message politicians gave us when the pandemic began. But, more than a year on, serious questions are being asked about the cost of lockdowns. Claire Musters takes a closer look at how months of isolation have affected us all
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Magazine Features
The Corbyn factor: What the Church can learn from JC
He may have lost the last election, but Jeremy Corbyn also inspired a generation of young people to engage in politics. How did he do it, and what can the Church learn? Andrew Buttress explains
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The prophetic significance of taking a knee
Ryan Galpin looks at whether Christian athletes should be taking the knee in support of racial justice
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Magazine Features
Cancel culture: a Christian response
After Jamie Cutteridge found himself on the receiving end of widespread anger and abuse, he reflected on his own online behaviour in the light of Jesus’ teachings