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Peter Lynas

Peter oversees the advocacy team and the work of the Evangelical Alliance across the four UK nations. He is passionate about faith in the public square and leads the Being Human project with Jo Frost. He previously worked as a barrister in Belfast before studying theology at Regent College in Vancouver, where he serves on the board. Peter is a regular media commentator, is married to Rose, has two daughters, and loves running.

JK Rowling: the enigma

5 April 2024The new Scottish hate crime law has got many people talking. Although she remains an enigma, Rowling has opened up the space for fascinating conversations

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Elon Musk, Mars and AI: I’m intrigued by humanity’s search for a future framework

8 March 2024Musk’s growing catalogue of boundary-pushing activities opens huge questions for us all – and a chance for Christians to provide a much-needed framework, says Peter Lynas

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Welcome to the chaos of 2024!

10 January 2024Crises, elections and ongoing wars: our UK director looks at some of the biggest issues ahead and asks, how can we grapple with them and find opportunities in the chaos?

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Synod and same-sex blessings

23 November 2023Peter Lynas speaks with John Dunnett, national director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) following the General Synod of the Church of England on 15 November

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What does it mean to be human? The question of our time

29 August 2023From questions raised in the Barbie movie to concerns about AI, our culture is grappling with human identity. How can we find coherent answers in the noise?

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What is it to be brave in God’s eyes?

11 April 2022What can we learn about bravery and courage from biblical characters?

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The not-so-gay cake

11 January 2022Why the ruling on the Ashers bakery case is good for everyone

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It’s Christmas, but not as we know it

20 December 2021Those "nothing’s stopping us" Christmas adverts didn’t age well – or did they?

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The gospel: true and good but rejected

28 June 2021How do we speak out in a society where truth is subjective and the good news is bad?

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NI 100: “We can and must build a new society”

21 June 2021As Northern Ireland marks its century, my prayer is for healing of the past, honour in the present and hope for the future

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Report proposes a new deal with faith communities

24 September 2020New report, which recognises the invaluable role of churches, is welcomed by the Evangelical Alliance

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