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Uniting people in hope amid the climate and cost of living crises

Helen Burnett Sat 18 Feb 2023 9:13 GMT

Polling shows that the vast majority of people are deeply concerned about climate breakdown. But what is going to guide people into choosing hope?

Medieval Christian women – voices that we need to hear

Martyn Whittock | Sat 18 Feb 2023 9:04 GMT

Women's voices are often muted or marginalised in history. This was more so in the Middle Ages than today, even though huge numbers of women, as well as men, played an active part in the life of the medieval Christian community.
What does the future hold for England's church-state relations?

David Robertson | Fri 17 Feb 2023 9:11 GMT

As contemporary Western society drifts from its Christian foundations, we will find an increasingly authoritarian state backed by a largely compliant media, a woke corporate business sector, and an academia which has lost all concept of truth, all seeking to make sure that the church is on 'the right side of history' – their side!
Satan shows up at the Grammys

John Stonestreet and Heather Peterson | Wed 15 Feb 2023 8:31 GMT

Rather than merely shock with a new display of creepiness, the "Unholy" Grammys performance marked the place where we've already been for some time.
Persecuted Christians belong on Rishi's radar in 2023

Alexander Stafford | Wed 15 Feb 2023 8:29 GMT

The persecution of Christians is escalating, and there are few governments better placed than Mr Sunak's to help alleviate it.
Satan is beginning to show his hand more clearly

Michael Brown | Wed 15 Feb 2023 8:28 GMT

It's as if Satan is coming out in full force, red tights and all.
Ian Paul on why he won't leave the Church of England despite its support for gay blessings

Christian Today | Wed 15 Feb 2023 8:26 GMT

Anglican theologian and writer, Ian Paul, speaks to Christian Today about the significance of the Church of England General Synod's decision to back same-sex blessings, his plea to the bishops, and why he has no plans to leave.
The challenge of being single in the Church

Christian Today | Tue 14 Feb 2023 7:39 GMT

Christian Today speaks to Lauren Windle, author of Notes on Love, about the challenges of dating and singleness in the Church.
Will he be 'sacked in the morning'?

Susie Leafe | Mon 13 Feb 2023 9:18 GMT

This has not been a good weekend for the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The last nail in the Church of England's coffin?

David Robertson | Mon 13 Feb 2023 9:02 GMT

If the Church of England wants to know its future, as it now inevitably follows the trajectory towards same-sex marriage (and more), then they need only look over the border to the Church of Scotland.
On poetry, translation and religion

Rowan Williams, Irene Lancaster | Sun 12 Feb 2023 7:59 GMT

In this wideranging conversation, Lord Williams of Oystermouth and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster discuss the selection of Jewish poems for his new book on poetry and their relevance to both Christian and general audiences, and offer some further reflections on the relationship between poetry, translation and religion.
Why does it matter that the Church of England is going to bless same-sex relationships?

Graham Nicholls | Sat 11 Feb 2023 9:26 GMT

The implications go far beyond the Church of England.
The Church of England's moral drift will not stop here

Gavin Ashenden | Sat 11 Feb 2023 9:05 GMT

Now the battle for gay blessings has been won, it will move on to gay marriage within a fairly short period.