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Should Christians protest?

Canon J John of the Philo Trust looks at whether protest has a place in Christian life...
from January / February 2012 edition

The science vs faith debate

Are Christians as clued-up as we should be when discussing science, faith and scientific practices? In this opening to our series in which Christian scientists explore a range of topics, Professor Keith Fox shares his thoughts...
from January / February 2012 edition

Living the text

Reading, studying and knowing the word of God is a good start. The fruit, however, is to be found in how we collectively live out the meaning of the text. We are, after all, a letter of Christ, to be known and read by all (2 Corinthians 3:3)
from November / December 2011 edition

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Looking for conversation starters, Sophie Lister finds relevant themes in popular culture... In a world without God, reason can have no real relationship with ideas about right and wrong.
from November / December 2011 edition

Talking Points: The end of the world

Looking for conversation starters, Sophie Lister finds relevant themes in popular culture…
from September / October 2011 edition

Make room for the singles

For over half a century, a major demographic shift is taking place in the Western world reflected in an increasing number of single people. This is mainly caused by a trend towards delaying marriage, an increase in marriage breakdown and cohabiting couples, and the ageing society...
from July / August 2011 edition

Filling the days, one day

Looking for conversation starters, Sophie Lister finds relevant themes in popular culture...
from July / August 2011 edition

Art: Revealing God's Presence in His world

The Alliance's Forum for Change co-ordinator Marijke Hoek helps us examine theological questions in our daily lives...
from May / June 2011 edition

The long road

Looking for conversation starters, Sophie Lister finds relevant themes in popular culture...
from May / June 2011 edition

Sharing our Master's happiness through good stewardship

The Alliance's Forum for Change co-ordinator Marijke Hoek helps us examine theological questions in our daily lives...
from March / April 2011 edition

Gods and Heroes

Looking for conversation starters, Sophie Lister finds relevant themes in popular culture...
from March / April 2011 edition