All war articles
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ReviewsThe Choral: Religion jostles for space in Alan Bennett’s overstuffed wartime drama
Alan Bennett’s latest film follows a Yorkshire choral society struggling to survive during the first world war. The Choral attempts to show that music and art can heal a broken soul, says Giles Gough, but it’s attempt to address class, gender and religion leaves important themes underdeveloped
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OpinionThousands of us travelled to Israel for the Feast of Tabernacles — then came the news we’d all been praying for
Pastor Regan King was visiting Israel for a large Christian conference when it emerged the Israeli hostages were to be released and the war in Gaza was over. He explains what the atmosphere was like, and why over 1500 evangelicals making a pilgrimage from 70 nations to be in Jerusalem could be a fulfilment of an Old Testament prophecy
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OpinionPalestinian statehood: cold comfort or flicker of hope?
The UK has joined other Western nations in formally recognising Palestine. Former Oslo Accords negotiator Dr Harry Hagopian asks whether this gesture will translate into meaningful progress toward peace, or whether it will further complicate an already volatile situation
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OpinionThe Church cannot continue to sleep through crisis - it’s time to return to the night vigil
The Church once lit up the night with intercession. If the Church wants to ignite the revival that awaits us, Jonathan Oloyede says it must reclaim the night vigil and reopen the wells of persistent prayer and fasting
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OpinionIran’s evangelicals are branded “enemies of the state”. They need our prayers now more than ever
Donald Trump may have floated the idea of regime change in Iran, but would it be good for Iranian Christians? That depends on who takes over, says Ben Cohen. But right now, the nation’s beleaguered evangelicals need our prayers
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OpinionWhy Iran’s nuclear theology left Israel no choice
Behind Iran’s nuclear ambitions lies a dangerous theology that most Westerners are ignorant of, says Dr Michael A. Youssef. He argues Israel’s actions are a necessary attempt to stop a regime that is seeking to hasten Armageddon
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OpinionKeir Starmer is wrong to spend more on defence
Writing in response to Tim Farron MP’s article which praised Keir Starmer for spending more money on defence, Symon Hill argues that military might is an idol. Christians should be challenging the false assumption that purchasing more weapons will bring us safety, he says
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OpinionKeir Starmer is right to spend more on defence
Should Christians support the government’s recent pledges to increase military spending? Reluctantly, Tim Farron says that he thinks they should
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OpinionUkrainians don’t just want a political Pope. They deserve one
As Ukraine faces mounting international pressure to negotiate peace with Russia, some are urging the new pontiff to break with Vatican caution and confront Putin’s aggression head-on. Andreja Bogdanovski explains why he’s hoping Pope Leo XIV will avoid the quiet diplomacy of his predecessor
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OpinionWorld peace is possible in 5 years. Here’s how Christians can make it happen
200 million people have died in wars since 1900. There is a better way, says Alan Storkey. He believes the disarming of the world is possible, and it all starts with Christians grasping the counter-cultural implications of the gospel
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Reviews2073: This chilling glimpse of the future demands a Christian response
Asif Kapadia’s latest film blends dystopian fiction with chillingly real archive footage to portray a future shaped by authoritarianism, climate catastrophe and tech tyranny. But in a world that already feels on the brink, is 2073 a wake-up call - or a cause for despair?
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News AnalysisExplained: What an Israel-Hamas ceasefire might mean for the Middle East
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been announced. Gavin Drake explores whether, after 15 long months of fighting, peace could restored to the Holy Land
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Real Life'Ministry in war-torn Lebanon is tough. But the good news of Jesus shines in the darkness'
Rouba Yammine, a church leader in Beirut, Lebanon, shares her experiences of life and ministry in a war zone, and asks Christians everywhere to pray for peace
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OpinionIs it possible to bring peace in the Middle East?
Can a political solution be found that allows the seven million Jews and seven million Palestinians to co-exist peacefully? Colin Chapman says a two-state solution just won’t work
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Magazine FeaturesWhy touring Central America with Justin Welby was a profound experience
For journalist Kelly Valencia, accompanying the Archbishop of Canterbury on his tour of Central America was more than just a job. It was a personal reminder of the trials faced by her own family – and how the Church helped them
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OpinionExclusive: Christian leaders criticise Justin Welby’s ‘unbiblical’ statement on Israel
The Archbishop of Canterbury has accused Israel of “denying the Palestinian people dignity, freedom and hope”, adding that ending the occupation is “a legal and moral necessity”. Now, over 20 Christian leaders representing a variety of ministries in the UK with links to the Middle East, have united to condemn the legal opinion promoted by the Archbishop as, “biased, uninformed, naïve, and ultimately unbiblical”
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Real Life‘We played worship songs in a war zone’
Worship leaders Mark and Carrie Tedder recently held ‘Concerts of Hope’ for Arabs and Jews in Israel. Their mission was to play healing music over troubled souls, but when the air raid sirens sounded, their own faith was put to the ultimate test
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OpinionWhat the Iran-Israel conflict means for Christians
A war would have potentially devastating consequences for Christian minorities in the Middle East, warns Dr Martin Parsons
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OpinionChristian pacifism isn’t popular anymore. But perhaps it should be
Jesus is the prince of peace, yet his followers often struggle to fully embrace pacifism. Michael Coren explores
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OpinionWhy church leaders get Ukraine wrong
Church leaders are wasting their time when they call for Ukraine to negotiate or for Russia to retreat. There’s a reason why they aren’t being listened to, explains John Heathershaw
