All Premier Christianity articles in September 2017
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Christian Legal Centre slam ‘spiritual blindness of the establishment’ after losing religious freedom cases
It’s been a bad month for two Christians who have both lost appeals on cases which they argue relate to the issue of religious freedom.
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Archive content'America's Best Theologian' Stanley Hauerwas on Trump, war and ethics
‘America’s best theologian’ Stanley Hauerwas gives his view on President Trump and explains why he believes the Church in the West has lost its way.
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Archive newsThere’s nothing wrong with being paid half a million pounds a week
Christian footballer Neymar has become the most expensive player in history after joining Paris Saint Germain from FC Barcelona for £198m. Nathan Jones responds
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Archive news‘Life-saving Bible’ featured on Royal Mail stamp
It comes as part of a set of stamps marking the centenary of each year of the First World War.Private Lemuel Thomas Rees was hit by an exploding German shell during the Battle of Passchendaele. A small Bible that he kept in his breast pocket saved his life.After spending four ...
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The God who calls us
I am about to embark on a bewildering journey. I’ve handed my notice into our editor, Justin Brierley and am slowly declining meeting invitations.
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Archive newsShop removes ‘Send me nudes’ sign following Christian-led campaign
A teen clothing shop in Kent has taken down its neon sign that referenced nude selfies, after a Christian youth worker petitioned for its removal.
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Archive contentReleased pastor speaks of ordeal in North Korean labour camps
A former pastor of one of Canada’s largest churches has been released after spending two years in forced labour camps and prisons in North Korea.
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Archive newsIs the Church too middle class?
Sam Hailes looks at whether Christians are in danger of neglecting the poor
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Archive newsFree drinks for priests following fancy dress mix up
A group of priests in Cardiff celebrating an ordination faced an embarrassing mix-up after being confused for a stag party in fancy dress.
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The D Word What an amazing magazine you produce! The way you look at most issues and controversies from a variety of perspectives is unique. In the ‘The D Word’ (August), Tamala Ceasar very helpfully and skilfully explained why the Church needs to address the issue of divorce. However, ...
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Archive newsPeople in the news
Mcgrath & Brand talk God Comedian Russell Brand and Christian apologist Alister McGrath had an hour-long chat about faith on Brand’s podcast Under the Skin. The two discussed whether faith is rational and McGrath explained how he went from atheism to Christianity. Rev to join Strictly Pop star ...
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Magazine FeaturesWonder Women: Celebrating 100 years of female ordination
Katie Stock looks at the rise of women in church leadership positions
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Magazine FeaturesThe course that changed my life
From developing your prayer life to working on your marriage, when it comes to embarking on a Christian course there’s more choice than ever. Six ordinary people explain how giving up just a few hours a week dramatically changed their lives for the better
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Magazine FeaturesIf entrepreneurs ran the Church
With UK Church attendance in steady decline, is it time for Christian leaders to take advice from people with a track record of running successful organisations? Peter Kerridge asks three Christian business people hard questions about the future of the faith
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Magazine FeaturesThe forgotten generation
The elderly are often overlooked by the Church. But running a memory café for people with dementia has led to a rebirth of Rev Steve Morris’ congregation. He explains how every church can help combat loneliness
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Archive contentWhen quitting seems like the best option
There are moments when the work of pioneering can be fun, creative and faith-affirming. But there are other moments when I can’t help but think ‘life would be so much easier if I hadn’t done this’.
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TestimoniesFrom KGB spy to church planter
The incredible story of how Sasha Tsutserov went from staunch communist and atheist to training church planters throughout the former Soviet Union
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InterviewsQ&A: Danielle Strickland
Taking a fresh look at the book of Exodus made Salvation Army officer Danielle Strickland rethink what the Bible says about slavery, oppression and freedom.
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Archive contentKick-starting the end to slavery
What does the Bible really say about slavery? David Instone-Brewer explains
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