All Politics articles – Page 6
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OpinionFreedom Sunday? Church leaders are facing tough decisions on singing and masks
Restrictions may be coming to an end but 66 per cent of British people still think masks should be worn indoors. And while some Christians are celebrating a return to congregational singing from Sunday 25 July, others are more cautious. As church leaders face tough decisions on what to allow in their services, Liam Thatcher explains why ‘personal choice’ is a double-edged sword
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OpinionWhy both sides of the abortion debate are guilty of dehumanising someone
Following yesterday’s House of Commons debate on the divisive issue of abortion, Tim Farron MP says we need to remember the humanity of all involved
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OpinionChurch leaders should not be partisan but they must be political
The Bishop of St David’s ‘Never trust a Tory’ tweet has re-ignited a debate about the ‘politicisation’ of the clergy. But church leaders should not be muted when it comes to public life, argues Tim Farron. They should speak graciously, but they should speak
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OpinionEven our bishops aren’t bothered by Hancock’s infidelity. Whatever happened to Christian morality?
The Bishop of Manchester says he’s more worried about Matt Hancock breaking the Covid rules than him having “a bit of a fling”, but Christians should care about the personal lives of their politicians, and they shouldn’t be afraid to say so, says Emma Fowle
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OpinionMatt Hancock has apologised for breaking Covid rules, but not for cheating on his wife. Should Christians care?
Sex scandals rarely end a political career these days, says James Mildred. But how concerned with the morality of our political leaders should Christians be?
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OpinionThe world is changing. But Christians have the resources to cope
Our post-Covid world may never be the same, says Tim Farron
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OpinionAngry about the lockdown? Here’s what you can do about it
We’re all frustrated by the delay to easing lockdown, says Tim Farron MP. But it’s how we respond that sets us apart as Christians
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OpinionEvery 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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OpinionMatt Hancock wants another debate on assisted dying. Christians need to be prepared
Matt Hancock has opened the door to changing the law on assisted suicide, says CARE’s James Mildred, as he urges Christians to oppose the move
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OpinionWhy Christians should vote this Thursday
Christians have good biblical reasons for voting in the biggest set of elections for decades, says Tim Farron MP
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Opinion‘We do not engage in conversion therapy’: Pastor Agu responds to Keir Starmer LGBT controversy
The leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer has apologised for visiting Jesus House in north London. He tweeted on Monday he was “not aware” of the church’s views on gay rights when he went to visit the vaccination centre at the church building. Premier Christianity spoke to the church’s pastor Agu Irukwu to find out more
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News AnalysisCan evangelicalism survive in the age of Trump?
White evangelicals in the USA are continuing to back Donald Trump in spite of the President's inflammatory remarks. Sam Hailes reports
