All Politics articles – Page 6
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InterviewsScott Morrison: 'God provided the headspace for me to lead through those very difficult days and we were able to save a lot of lives'
The former Australian prime minister on the importance of finding your identity in Christ and why he doesn’t care about his political legacy
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OpinionStarmer is right to welcome Natalie Elphicke. It’s the Christian thing to do
The Christian call to welcome does not nullify the need for justice, says George Pitcher. Whether it’s MPs, entertainers or asylum seekers, the Church’s job is not to judge. That is a matter for the judiciary
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News AnalysisSurvey: Evangelicals probably won’t vote Conservative at the next election
Evangelical Alliance polling suggests believers are matching shifts in the general population and tacking towards the Labour Party
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OpinionAllowing assisted suicide would be like opening the door to hell
Esther Rantzen’s petition to legalise assisted dying received more than 200,000 signatories, triggering a parliamentary debate. Christian Concern’s Andrea Williams is calling on politicians to protect the sanctity of life
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OpinionFrank Field (1942-2024): The Christian politician who put ethics above party politics
The former Labour minister Frank Field, has died aged 81. He was as passionately committed to social justice as he was the Book of Common Prayer, says the Bishop of Whitby
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Magazine FeaturesIslam: Navigating the choppy waters of interfaith relations
Jesus came to bring both truth and love. Has the Church followed its master when it comes to the increasingly tense and complex subject of British Islam?
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InterviewsPatrick Regan: ‘I’ve never felt God so close as when I was with a bunch of homeless guys’
The charity founder on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health
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Real Life‘I’ll never stop working for peace and justice’
It is 20 years since Rev Inderjit Bhogal OBE launched the first City of Sanctuary in his home town of Sheffield. But the work of welcome, hospitality and reconciliation is more vital now than ever, he says
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OpinionAngela Rayner’s ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe was unacceptable. Christians can show a better way
When you work in Westminster, you get used to the high drama of parliamentary debate. But this should never be confused with petty name-calling and rudeness, says Sharmila Meadows. It may be culturally acceptable, but it isn’t to God
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OpinionChristians can help solve Britain’s ‘boy problem’. But we need to speak the truth
As a recent The Telegraph articles announces that “Britain has a boy problem”, and statistics show men and boys lagging behind, James Mildred says one answer is for the Church to be bolder in speaking God’s truth about marriage, family and equality
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OpinionWhat would Jesus say about sick note culture?
The Prime Minister has vowed to tackle what he calls, “Britain’s sick note culture”. In responding, Tony Wilson says Christians are called to be compassionate to those who are sick, but argues the Bible also encourages us to work hard and be wise in not facilitating over-dependence
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ReviewsCivil war is a prophetic warning: Christians must fight for peace
Western democracies must not be complacent, says Krish Kandiah. Civil War is an uncomfortable watch, but it may be the wake-up call we need
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OpinionEuthanasia is just eugenics in disguise. Christians must stand against it
In a recent conversation with Esther Rantzen, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that he supported plans to legalise assisted dying in the UK. As a minister and the parent of a child with Autism, Sam Tomlin has serious concerns
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OpinionThe biblical prophets criticised Israel for their immorality. We should do the same
Old Testament prophets would have condemned Israel for departing from the ways of peace, says George Pitcher. The death of seven aid workers in Gaza is another example of innocents caught in the crossfire. It has to stop
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OpinionPolice won’t charge JK Rowling for her views – but what about the beliefs of Christians?
The Harry Potter author was quick to test a new Scottish law which criminalises “stirring up hate”. Police say no action will be taken against her, but the legislation could still prohibit Christians from speaking up on marriage, sex and abortion, says Lois McLatchie
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OpinionPutin rigged the Russian election but God is still in control
Democracy is a fragile thing, says Tim Farron MP. Christians must value it, engage with it and pray for change
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OpinionDear politicians, I know the country has no money left. But you can still be generous
From Lee Anderson’s uncharitable comments about the Mayor of London to the Rwanda policy, economic lack can result in a meanness of spirit, says George Pitcher. But Christ offers a different way
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OpinionIt’s Trump vs Biden. Again. What UK Christians need to know
There’s a sense of déjà vu about this year’s US presidential election. Jared Stacey explores how we can pray for the Church in America
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OpinionI share the government’s desire to tackle extremism. But their new definition won’t help
Concerns are growing that Christian organisations could be blacklisted by the government’s new definition of extremism, says James Mildred
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News AnalysisThe Christian faith of billionaire media mogul Sir Paul Marshall
The owner of GB News and father of the former Mumford & Sons banjo player has come under fire for recent activity on social media
