Open for liberation: Why this activist’s reading of the Bible falls short

By Jon Kuhrt2022-07-29T14:36:00

Was Jesus a revolutionary leader of a non-violent, anti-colonial movement which advocated for the dispossessed and affirmed racial equality and sexual diversity?

Opinion
10 most popular articles of 2025

2025-12-18T13:38:00Z

Premier Christianity published hundreds of articles on topics ranging from inspiring conversion stories to hard hitting tales of persecution in 2025. And we’ve welcomed a record number of new readers from all over the world to this site. Here are the 10 most popular stories you’ve been engaging with
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2025’s Bible verse of the year is the perfect encouragement to see revival in our generation

2025-12-15T09:31:00Z By Ruby Smith

The YouVersion Bible app have announced their most popular verse of the year. Ruby Smith says it’s a timely encouragement to be bolder in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ
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Kirk Cameron’s view of hell is controversial. But I think he’s right

2025-12-12T11:45:00Z By Kate Orson

The US actor Kirk Cameron believes non-believers will cease to exist rather than face eternal conscious punishment. It’s an unorthodox take on the doctrine of hell, but is growing in popularity among some Christians. Kate Orson unpacks the biblical evidence

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Discover the joy of a simpler, more sustainable Christmas

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Olivia Warburton’s Dreaming of a Green Christmas combines ecological wisdom with biblical reflection, showing how caring for creation can transform our festive celebrations into acts of worship and stewardship, says our reviewer
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See No Evil: This Channel 4 documentary paints John Smyth’s family as his first victims

2025-12-15T13:02:00Z By Tim Wyatt

A new documentary on the Church of England’s most prolific abuser John Smyth includes exclusive interviews with his three children and the wife who stood by him til the end. It’s a harrowing tale of a psychopathic patriarch whose family lived in fear of him, says Tim Wyatt. But was his wife a victim - or should she have done more to stop him?
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Our forefathers used Christian theology to justify slavery. David Olusoga’s Empire is right to be critical

2025-12-10T12:41:00Z By Dr Daniel Johnson

David Olusoga’s three-part BBC series on the British empire has provoked widespread debate. UK Christians should honestly confront their past without trying to balance the scales, suggests Dr Daniel Johnson