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OpinionThe violence is overwhelming. But Christians are still called to peacemaking
With so much tragedy and unrest dominating our news headlines, it can be tempting to turn away or become disheartened. But in a world where conflict drowns out compassion, we need peacemakers more than ever, says Dr Krish Kandiah
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OpinionWhen tragedy hits, Jesus calls us to stand in solidarity
IIn the face of abhorrent evil, such as the Southport murders or the Nottingham attacks, the desire for revenge is a very natural one, says George Pitcher. But what does it look like to stand together, in hopeful solidarity; to acknowledge the pain and work towards something better?
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Interviews‘I was a racist. But God’s love changed my heart’
A former member of the far right speaks out about the need for conversion to the love of Christ as the answer to the violence on our streets
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OpinionIslamists forced my denomination to close over 70 churches. But they won’t win
Well-armed militants in Nigeria are killing Christians, burning down homes, and destroying church buildings. But Jabez Musa (name changed) says persecution will only make his faith stronger
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Magazine FeaturesIslam: Navigating the choppy waters of interfaith relations
Jesus came to bring both truth and love. Has the Church followed its master when it comes to the increasingly tense and complex subject of British Islam?
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OpinionWhy are hundreds of churches being destroyed in Manipur, India?
At least 64 Christians have been killed, thousands displaced and entire villages razed to the ground in Manipur. While reports from the region vary, Ben Cohen from Open Doors says the extent of the violence has dramatically increased in recent weeks. He unpacks the factors driving it
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Regular ColumnistsChristians, you can keep your ‘thoughts and prayers’. They mean nothing without action
’Thoughts and prayers’ Christianity makes our sinful passivity look heavenly, says Chris Llewellyn, but we are called to be active participants in bringing about societal change and social justice
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OpinionDonald Trump represents Christian extremism at its worst
Donald Trump is on the cusp of indictment and yet Christians are still flocking to his political rallies, crying “God, guns and Trump”. Jared Stacy looks at the reasons why
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OpinionAmerica’s gun culture is driven by Christians – here’s how to stop school shootings
Scott Baker is a Bible teacher who lives just a mile from The Covenant Christian School, where yesterday’s shooting took place. If the US is to rid itself of this violent scourge, he says, followers of Jesus must obey his words and fight the fear that drives them to buy these deadly weapons
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Real LifeI’ve been researching domestic abuse in Black majority churches. Here’s what survivors have told me
Dr Ava Kanyeredzi has co-authored a new study on attitudes toward domestic abuse in Black majority churches. Her research suggests some churches tend to protect the abuser rather than the victim
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OpinionI offered free domestic violence training to the churches in my town - but not one man came
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Sally Hope asks: How can we end violence against women if men won’t engage?
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TestimoniesFrom psychedelic potions to demonic deliverance
When Tony Maisey hit rock bottom, he headed to the Peruvian jungle to seek healing in an ancient tribal ceremony. Little did he know it would open him up to an evil assault
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OpinionAs a Christian man I know my role is to protect my family, but Will Smith was wrong to resort to violence
Christian men should be protective of their families, but we must not imitate the world’s methods. Jesus shows us a much better way, argues Carl Beech
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Opinion3 things the Bible says about war
The Bible doesn't give us the simple answers we crave, especially when it comes to the war in Ukraine. So what does it say? Rev Mark Woods looks at three challenging Old Testament passages
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Regular ColumnistsEvery Christian man needs to play their part in fighting misogyny
Those of us who are raising boys have a responsibility to nurture men who will stand up for women, says Chine McDonald
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ReviewsSquid Game: What is it? Why is it a hit? Should Christians watch it?
Squid Game is the most popular show on Netflix. Should Christians watch it?
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TestimoniesFrom guns to God: This former heroin dealer is on his way to becoming a vicar
Don’t miss Claud Jackson’s inspiring testimony
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OpinionWhy Christians should support Hatun Tash’s brave evangelism among radical Muslims
Hatun Tash has been a vocal and sometimes controversial critic of Islam since her conversion to Christianity. While debating with Muslims at Speakers’ Corner last week, she was stabbed on her face and hands. Mission leader and author Steve Bell believes Hatun’s confrontational style of evangelism is biblical, and says the 39 year-old apologist deserves our respect
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OpinionThink before you speak. God loves the person you’re disagreeing with
Following the shooting of Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron urges Christians to lead the way in modelling what it means to disagree well
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Real Life'I shared the gospel with my rapist'
Gwynneth Pugh–Jones was assaulted at knifepoint in her own home. She explains how, years later, she was able to preach the gospel to her attacker, and experience miraculous healing
