All Politics articles – Page 8
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OpinionUpping foreign aid won’t necessarily solve poverty. A more Christ-like response is required
When it comes to helping the hurting, Jesus modelled a unique approach. This story from Bolivia shows how Christians today are making a real difference
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InterviewsKate 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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OpinionPat Robertson is retiring. Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly of his 55 year ministry
One of America’s most controversial evangelicals is to step back from hosting Christian Broadcast Network’s flagship show.
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Magazine FeaturesEuthanasia: 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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News AnalysisWhat the Taliban takeover means for Afghanistan’s Christians
Many in the West feel powerless to help. But as Emma Fowle discovers, Christians in the UK are making a difference
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OpinionOur withdrawal from Afghanistan is shameful. The least we can do is welcome refugees to Britain
Whatever you think of the original war, the way we pulled out was wrong, says Tim Farron MP
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OpinionDear Boris, the cost of social care is not ‘catastrophic’. Every life matters to God
Boris Johnson has raised national insurance in a pledge to end the “catastrophic” costs of social care. But Alexandra Davis takes issue with the word, and says every individual is of infinite worth to God
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Opinion5 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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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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OpinionChristians 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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OpinionAs a Christian MP I had to vote against Rishi Sunak’s proposal to cut foreign aid
Despite near-universal opposition from Christian charities and politicians, the Chancellor confirmed the Government would be cutting foreign aid by £4bn. After a heated debate, during which Sunak appeared to quote from the Bible, Stephen Timms MP asks why the government didn’t listen
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OpinionBoris Johnson says he’s a ‘very very bad Christian’. Here’s how he can be a better one
Dave Tomlinson, the author of How to be a Bad Christian, responds to Boris Johnson’s latest statement on faith
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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
