All World articles – Page 5
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Reviews‘We will dance again’ a harrowing documentary on the hell of 7 October
This BBC documentary on the massacre at the Nova Music Festival in Israel is agonising to watch, reports Michael Coren. But he won’t give up hoping and praying for peace
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OpinionCharging for holy water is unbiblical. God’s power can’t be sold
A Nigerian church has come under fire for selling ‘miracle products’ supposedly imbued with healing properties. The Bible does talk about holy water, anointing the sick with oil and even inanimate objects healing people – but God’s power shouldn’t come with a price tag, warns Kate Orson
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News AnalysisAfrican Methodists fear aid will be withdrawn as Western church liberalises on sexuality
At its most recent conference in the USA, the United Methodist Church removed the prohibition on considering openly LGBT candidates for ordained ministry. There’s a growing divide between Africa and the West on sexuality, reports Winile Ximba
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OpinionWhy the Pope should stay out of US politics
In a rare intervention, the Pope has weighed in on the US presidential election, urging American Catholics to “choose the lesser evil”. Rev Peter Crumpler questions the wisdom of church leaders expressing their opinions on foreign elections
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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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OpinionSecret communities: Why Afghanistan’s tiny Christian population is growing
The Taliban’s efforts to crush Christianity have not succeeded. The gospel has taken root in Afghanistan’s soil, even if only in small, hidden pockets, reports Thomas Muller
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Magazine FeaturesEvidence for UFOs is mounting. But some Christians worry they’re demonic. How can we discern the truth?
Senior US government officials won’t investigate UFOs, because they’re “demonic”. That’s according to a counterintelligence officer, whose new book is shedding light on the Pentagon’s “most closely guarded secret”. Dr Matthew Halsted assesses the evidence
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OpinionCanada wants to criminalise ‘hate speech’. Christians are right to be worried
Lengthy prison sentences could be handed out to people who express contentious opinions. That’s what many in Canada fear, as the Online Harms Bill looks set to become law, reports Michael Coren
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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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News AnalysisExplained: Who is Father Marko Rupnik and why are there calls to remove his art?
The disgraced Jesuit has already been excommunicated by the Catholic Church, following sexual infidelity. Now, as the Church awaits the findings of a new abuse investigation, survivors are calling for his once-popular mosaics to be taken down
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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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OpinionAs a Christian, I support aid to Gaza. But funding UNRWA will prolong the conflict
The Foreign Secretary has announced the UK will reinstate funding to the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees. But citing claims that UNRWA employees took part in the 7 October terrorist attacks, Dr James Patrick says Christians should oppose the decision
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News AnalysisExplained: How Christians are responding to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian crisis
Christian Aid are calling on the government to “immediately ban…all goods from illegal Israeli settlements.” It’s just one of many differing Christian responses to the conflict. Gavin Drake has the latest
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Regular ColumnistsWhy religion in media matters more than ever
Our world cannot afford to ignore faith, argues Chine McDonald. We need more religion in media and broadcasting, not less
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Real Life‘I was recruited into a Christian cult’
Young Christians across the UK are being manipulated into joining a dangerous movement. Catherine Warr shares her story
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OpinionWhen the world is in crisis, revival will come
With the threat of war, the impact of climate change and the turbulence of politics, it can be easy to feel disheartened. But Church history shows that crisis always precedes renewal, says Mark Sayers
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Opinion5 Nigerian Christian artists you need to hear
Christian music made by Nigerian artists has exploded in popularity, but if you live in the UK you may not have heard of them. It’s time to change that…
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News AnalysisExplained: Archbishop Viganò has accused the Pope of heresy. What happens now?
In the first trial of its kind in over 35 years, Archbishop Viganò could be excommunicated for criticising the Pope and questioning the legitimacy of the Vatican council. Ian O’Reilly explains the case
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OpinionAs a Christian journalist, I do not worship at the altar of Julian Assange
Simply publishing information that others would prefer to remain hidden is not journalism, says Tim Wyatt. Here’s why he is struggling with those who wish to laud the WikiLeaks founder as some kind of hero of free speech
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Opinion3 ways to pray for Iran’s presidential election
Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, this Friday, the country will elect a new leader. Despite heavy persecution, the Church in Iran is one of the fastest growing in the world. So will a change in leadership make their lives easier, or more difficult? And how can Christians pray?
