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News AnalysisDid this pastor correctly prophesy the assassination attempt on Trump?
The internet is ablaze with a Pastor’s apparently bullseye-accurate prophesy about the attempted murder of former US president Donald Trump. Is Brandon Biggs’ prediction accurate?
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OpinionAngela Kinsey flipped the script because of her faith. Good for her
Angela Kinsey challenged the writer of The Office over a line that she felt mocked her Christian beliefs. Writer/comedian Paul Kerensa remembers a similar sit(com)uation writing for a UK TV show
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News AnalysisIs the law on abortion about to change?
It may soon be possible for women to have an abortion up to term for any reason via pills by post. Pro-life groups have reacted with horror to the proposals.
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OpinionThe National Prayer Breakfast was a reminder of gospel hope amid political division
Amid the raucous ructions that often divide US politics, Carrie Lloyd saw a desire for togetherness that gave her hope at the National Prayer Breakfast. And with hope and prayer, we can move mountains, she says
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OpinionIn Trump we trust? Most evangelicals are still backing him
As Donald Trump celebrates an overwhelming victory in the US’s first election contest of 2024, Jared Stacy notes that most white evangelicals are among his supporters. What does this mean for the future of the American Church?
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OpinionMartin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech is often misunderstood. He wanted reparations
It’s 60 years since one of the most iconic speeches of all time was delivered. The American elite did everything possible to conceal a key theme within Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ message, says Baptist minister Wale Hudson-Roberts
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ReviewsSound of Freedom: This Christian film on child trafficking has become a weapon of the culture wars
The controversy and commentary around Sound of Freedom threatens to overshadow the important issues it raises. It’s the most perplexing cinema release of our times, says Nathanael Smith
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Magazine FeaturesWhy the rise of Christian Nationalism around the world is deeply concerning
The rise of the religious far right poses a serious threat to democracy around the world, says Martyn Whittock. Will conservative Christians take heed?
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Magazine FeaturesThe Chosen exclusive: Behind the scenes of the TV show aiming to reach one billion for Christ
Ahead of the launch of Season 3 of the largest crowdfunded TV show of all time, our editor was invited to Texas to meet the cast and crew of The Chosen. Here’s what he discovered
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Real Life‘I helped capture Saddam Hussein’
Eric Maddox’s pioneering interrogation techniques led to the capture of one of the world’s most wanted men. But if it wasn’t for hearing the voice of God, Eric never would have joined the military
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OpinionLord have mercy on the Texas migrants
53 migrants travelling in the back of a lorry have lost their lives in what has been described as the deadliest human trafficking incident in US history.
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OpinionThe uncomfortable truth about Christian involvement in the Capitol riots
As the committee investigating the 6 January 2021 attack holds public hearings to announce their findings, Jared Stacy says America needs to go beyond political investigation and look at the ungodly theology which motivated the riots
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OpinionUsing the Bible to sell guns is never OK
When the gun company who made the weapon used to kill 21 people in a Texas school uses scripture to advertise their weapons, it’s time for Christians to speak up, says Emma Fowle
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OpinionMen’s events with monster trucks don’t promote toxic masculinity, they’re reaching blokes with the gospel
A US conference has come under criticism for hosting monster trucks and rodeos alongside Christian speakers. For Carl Beech, organiser of a Christian men’s event in the UK, the complaints were not new. But for him, they simply don’t stack up
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OpinionUS Christians like me will rejoice if abortion is made illegal. And we will also care for vulnerable mothers
We must work toward a day when abortion is not only illegal but also unthinkable, says Chelsea Sobolik
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Regular ColumnistsMy church isn’t taking Covid seriously. Should I leave?
Q: My husband and I live in the USA and have been heartbroken by our church’s lack of precautions during the pandemic. Now that we are fully vaccinated, we’re looking forward to worshiping in person again, but we’re struggling with whether to go back to church. We ...
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ReviewsJessica Chastain’s movie about disgraced televangelists is both an eye-opener and a bridge builder
This new film gives us a sympathetic portrayal of a Christian ‘power couple’ who dominated religious TV broadcasts in the 1980s
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OpinionThe biggest world events to be praying for in 2022
A Christian futurist and Bible teacher looks at the year ahead and explains what issues Christians should be praying for
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OpinionSome Catholics want to exclude Joe Biden from receiving communion. Here’s why that would be a mistake
The US President could be denied communion in the Catholic church because of his liberal stance on abortion. The story raises important questions about which issues Christians should divide over, says Chris Goswami
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InterviewsRend Collective’s Gareth and Ali Gilkeson: ‘We’re a worship band for people who DON’T go to church’
Rend Collective’s rise to prominence has been swift. When I first met the band in 2011, shortly after the release of their debut album Organic Family Hymnal, the Irish folk collective were playing to a modest crowd in a small church. They’ve since moved to America, toured massive venues and ...
