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OpinionChristians must not ignore the crisis of hidden homelessness
Covid-19 proved that homelessness could be tackled, says Tim Farron MP. But five years on, more than 132,000 households are still in temporary accommodation - and 74 children have died due to poor housing conditions
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InterviewsPäivi Räsänen: ‘Don’t be afraid. God takes special care of you when you are persecuted’
The Finnish MP is facing jail for a social media post that challenged her church’s support of gay Pride. Yet her joy – and determination to use every opportunity to share the gospel – is heaping coals on those who persecute her
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OpinionWhy Keir Starmer’s attack on Nigel Farage was wrong
Personal attacks have no place in politics, says Krish Kandiah. Political rivals aren’t demons to be defeated but neighbours to be persuaded
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OpinionIt’s time for us to reclaim our faith and our flag from the far right
The Unite the Kingdom protest exposed a dangerous fusion of Christian imagery and far‑right ideology, argues Guy Hewitt. The Church must urgently reclaim its message of love and justice, he says
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InterviewsAndy Flannagan: ‘I’m sadly watching the radicalisation of my peers’
The leader of Christians in Politics speaks out on division, polarisation and why following God’s call doesn’t mean meeting every need
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OpinionYou can’t build God’s kingdom with the enemy’s tools
When the people on the platform are promoting violence and hate, Christians should have no part in the protest, says Dr Helen Paynter. As King Ahaz learned, forging shady alliances with those in power will not build God’s kingdom
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OpinionCharlie Kirk’s true legacy isn’t his politics. It’s his Christian faith
He may have been known as a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, but Charlie Kirk said his faith in Jesus was ”the most important thing”, notes Billy Hallowell
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OpinionThe response to Charlie Kirk’s death is revealing the subtext of our hearts
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
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OpinionAnt Middleton wants a leader with 'Christian values'. I don't think he understands what that means
In announcing he will stand for Mayor of London, the former-SAS soldier, Ant Middleton said Britain’s capital deserves a “native” leader with “generational Christian values coursing through their veins”. Co-opting Christianity for political gain is dangerous, says Symon Hill, and the Church should play no part in supporting it
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OpinionStephen Colbert wasn’t cancelled for criticising Trump but being too one sided
Catholic comedian Stephen Colbert has criticised CBS for cancelling The Late Show, alleging his outspoken views on Donald Trump got him fired. But Billy Hallowell argues that comedy is not the place for one-sided politics
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OpinionToo much of our theology is influenced by America. Let’s look at the rest of the world
With Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK approaching, Alex Smith explores the extent to which American politics and theology continue to influence British Christian thought
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OpinionDanny Kruger’s speech has gone viral. Is this a turning point?
Danny Kruger MP’s impassioned speech to an empty House of Commons chamber on the need to restore the UK’s Christian heritage has been viewed more than 3 millions times. It’s a roadmap for a Christian counter-revolution, says David Campanale
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News AnalysisThe pro-life movement lost the votes on abortion and assisted suicide. What went wrong?
After the House of Commons voted to decriminalise abortion and legalise assisted dying in the same week, campaigners are warning that decisions on life and death issues are being taken without proper scrutiny
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Magazine FeaturesThese 4 ancient heresies are making a return to US politics
American evangelicals risk trading the truth of the gospel for power and influence, warns Rev Tim Perry, as he traces the re-emergence of four ancient heresies and urges the Church to repent
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OpinionI don’t believe in the established church. But we must keep Parliamentary prayers
A Parliament without prayer? Be careful what you wish for, says Tim Farron MP. In a Chamber often crammed full of egos, there can be no better antidote than to start your day with prayerful remembrance that God is in control, not you
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OpinionWhere have all the Christian world leaders gone?
Western societal and political systems were built on Christian principles, but few Western leaders now profess even a nominal Christian faith. George Pitcher wonders when we’ll realise what we’re missing
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Opinion‘God belongs in politics’ John Lennox makes the case for faith in public life
Addressing the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster this morning, the renowned Christian apologist and mathematician Professor John Lennox argued removing God from politics will create a moral vacuum that secularism has no hope of filling. Here are his words in full
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OpinionKeir Starmer is wrong to spend more on defence
Writing in response to Tim Farron MP’s article which praised Keir Starmer for spending more money on defence, Symon Hill argues that military might is an idol. Christians should be challenging the false assumption that purchasing more weapons will bring us safety, he says
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OpinionWhat should Christians think about welfare cuts? It’s complicated
The welfare state was designed for a different time, but reforming it requires compassion and understanding. As chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement, Christians should pray for the politicians leading this charge - and all those affected by it, says Tim Farron MP
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OpinionI gave a sermon on LGBT issues. Now I’m stuck in a time loop of legal battles
After winning his appeal this week, Rev Bernard Randall says his ongoing fight for freedom of speech and religious belief is not exclusive to him, but has major implications for all Christians
