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An Oxford University society's concerning report on local churches

Julian Mann Sun 24 Sep 2023 9:39 BST

The report by Oxford University's LGBTQ+ Society on the city's churches does not augur well for the future of freedom of religion or belief in Britain.

What is Teshuva?

Irene Lancaster | Fri 22 Sep 2023 9:59 BST

Teshuva is the key question of Judaism and embraces the whole world.
Are Christians really discriminated against?

Lynda Rose | Thu 21 Sep 2023 12:04 BST

Let the conflict be seen for what it is, and let Christians be accorded, at the least, the same protections as others in our society.
Bringing up children in a post-Christian world

David Robertson | Mon 18 Sep 2023 9:35 BST

It is not the hostility of the culture. It is not the education system. It is not social media. It is not peer pressure. The primary factor is the inability of parents to pass on their faith – and the failure of churches to equip parents to do so.
The battle for the creeds

Martyn Whittock | Sun 17 Sep 2023 8:41 BST

The early debates over doctrine were crucial in the history of Christianity and have framed Christian understanding and discussion ever since.
Will any CofE bishops speak out against Jayne Ozanne's attack on parents?

Julian Mann | Sat 16 Sep 2023 10:23 BST

The attack by gay Anglican activist Jayne Ozanne on parental rights in her campaign to ban conversion therapy should be a wake-up call to Christians who may be apathetic about the debate.
The tide is turning away from atheism. Why?

Solas Centre for Public Christianity | Sat 16 Sep 2023 10:07 BST

Justin Brierley's new book, The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God, just released in the USA. Here's the big idea behind it.
What happens when the hero doesn't pull it off?

Jo Trickey | Thu 14 Sep 2023 8:49 BST

For me, the permacrisis encourages me to turn to the Bible.
A concrete example of the failure of long-term planning

Tim Farron | Tue 12 Sep 2023 11:19 BST

Jesus clarifies that everyone is our neighbour, including those who are not yet alive and who will live with the consequences of our actions and inactions.
India's descent into communal hatred

Joseph D’Souza | Mon 11 Sep 2023 9:35 BST

Behind the recent violence inflicted upon Kuki Christians in Manipur is more deep-seated religious and ethnic hatred.
The paedophile editor and the sound of silence

David Robertson | Mon 11 Sep 2023 9:12 BST

It's a strange world where you can go to jail for misgendering someone, but purchasing and watching real child abuse only deserves a slap on the wrist.
Why I stayed a pastor

Kelly Williams | Sat 9 Sep 2023 12:56 BST

You won't sustain yourself in the pastorate, it requires Divine strength and love. That only comes from Jesus.
The concrete crisis is creating a new 'lockdown' for children and parents amid culture of blame

Jo Trickey | Thu 7 Sep 2023 9:52 BST

We desperately need a culture of responsibility rather than blame.