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Numbers and the revelation at Sinai: counting everyone in

Irene Lancaster Thu 25 May 2023 6:41 BST

Every individual counts and this is what the 'Numbers' narrative is telling the children of Israel in the second year of their Exodus from Egypt.

Britain's got a sewage problem

Tim Farron | Thu 25 May 2023 6:39 BST

Today – and I hope you aren't eating – I want to talk about sewage! Specifically, the tons and tons of raw sewage that water companies are allowed to pump into our lakes and rivers every day.
Woke brands are erasing women

Lynda Rose | Wed 24 May 2023 6:04 BST

The expression 'having a laugh' comes to mind, but this isn't even remotely funny. Rather, it's tragic, because it says that biological women don't matter – that the distinctives of what it is to be a woman are, in fact, irrelevant.
The case for the abolition of abortion

Christian Hacking | Tue 23 May 2023 6:00 BST

The abolition of abortion in the UK is biblical, achievable - and underway!
Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers – and solutions

Heather Tomlinson | Sat 20 May 2023 6:18 BST

While secular psychology is often not seen as a Christian's friend, it has produced some fascinating research into how and why human beings divide with each other.
UK report finds Britons' lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing

Catherine Pepinster | Fri 19 May 2023 6:25 BST

Bloom's study also highlights the need for improvement of religious education.
When things don't go to plan – lessons from Mae Muller

Sam Brown | Wed 17 May 2023 8:52 BST

As the golden confetti rained down to herald Loreen and Sweden's victory, it was a glumly familiar feeling for those sheepishly waving Union Jacks.
The coronation from a Jewish perspective

Irene Lancaster | Sat 13 May 2023 6:48 BST

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the coronation of King Charles III from a Jewish perspective.
Was the coronation sermon any good?

David Robertson | Sat 13 May 2023 6:13 BST

The coronation of King Charles III was unquestionably a great opportunity to proclaim the Gospel in front of billions and it was set up beautifully. But the confusing and banal nature of the sermon means that it must be marked down as a missed golden opportunity.
Hollywood, exorcisms and evil

Gavin Ashenden | Fri 12 May 2023 6:38 BST

Hollywood's relationship with evil is a complex one.
God and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

Josh Hinton | Fri 12 May 2023 6:12 BST

There is an uncharacteristically metaphysical - even spiritual - dimension to Guardians 3
The problem with King Charles's coronation prayer

Julian Mann | Wed 10 May 2023 6:30 BST

The King's prayer was part of the surrounding small print but the spiritual direction it sign-posted is not small.
The importance of discipleship in a world that is hostile to Christ

Campbell Campbell-Jack | Mon 8 May 2023 16:40 BST

If we are to face the dangers of increasing hostility toward those who hold biblical beliefs in the midst of a deteriorating culture and society, we will have to dig deep.