All Scotland articles
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OpinionNicky Gumbel: ‘If you want to learn resilience, look to Jesus’
The past few years have thrown so many challenges at us, says Nicky Gumbel. Jesus’ vision, love for others, relationships and model of empowerment show us how we can bend and not break. Here’s his sermon from the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland in full
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OpinionAs a Christian, Kate Forbes’ views on climate are what matters most to my generation
In the race to become Scotland’s new First Minister, research says the candidates shouldn’t be focussing on sex and gender but the future of the planet, says Laura Young
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OpinionCensoring people of faith stokes the culture war that divides us
When secular puritanism is pitted against religious beliefs, it can produce no winners, argues Rev George Pitcher. He’s not sure he wants any part in it
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OpinionI could have been wiser when quizzed about sexuality. Kate Forbes has done much better
Kate Forbes has been “incredibly brave” in the way she’s fielded questions on her Christian beliefs in recent days, says Tim Farron. Given she’s continuing to top the polls in the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, the public clearly value her honesty and integrity, he says
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OpinionKate Forbes' view on marriage is not fringe. It's what Christians have believed for 2,000 years
The Christian doctrine of marriage as between one man and one women is not weird or fringe. It is a mainstream view, still supported by the majority of Christians worldwide, says Jeremy Balfour MSP
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OpinionKemi Badenoch is right to defend Kate Forbes from religious intolerance
Classic liberalism means everyone’s views have a place in the national conversation, says James Mildred. If Hindus and Muslims can lead political parties and hold high office, why can’t an evangelical Christian?
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OpinionKate Forbes' uncompromising stance is a great example to all Christians
Kate Forbes MSP is answering questions about her Christian beliefs with clarity and integrity. The attacks on her from other politicians and parts of the media are unjust, says Graham Nicholls.
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OpinionThe Scottish conversion therapy ban would criminalise prayers and sermons. It must be dropped
The Scottish government’s proposed new law suggests that teaching the importance of marriage is akin to conversion therapy. It breaches multiple human rights and is simply not necessary, says Simon Calvert
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OpinionScotland’s leaders made a terrible mistake this week – assisted suicide is a slippery slope
Christians must stand against the prescription of poison to people who are suffering, says Jamie Gillies
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OpinionNicola Sturgeon is right: abortion clinic buffer zones would breach human rights – and reduce choice
If something is being hindered by human rights laws, it’s usually an indicator that it’s wrong, says Lois McLatchie
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OpinionScotland’s new gender laws show why every Christian needs to challenge trans ideology
New transgender rules coming into force in Scotland will give men access to women-only spaces. The potential harm is not to be underestimated, says Stuart Weir
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Real LifeHow God miraculously protected us from Storm Arwen
The CEO of a Christian conference centre in the highlands of Scotland believes his team were supernaturally protected from one of the worst storms in decades
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OpinionThe Church must preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not climate change
As world leaders descend on Glasgow for COP26, one church has displayed a controversial banner. Find out why they did it…
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OpinionIn one of the most Christian countries on earth, everyone is banned from Church
Under current Ugandan Covid-19 restrictions, you can go to the shops or eat in a restaurant but not attend Church. Now, in a country where 89 per cent of people are Christians, that ban is being challenged in the courts
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OpinionWhy Edinburgh Council’s apology is a win for Christians everywhere
Discrimination against Christian organisations is on the rise, but this victory makes it easier for others to fight in the future, says Andrew Owen
