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Both Lives Matter urges MPs not to meddle with N. Ireland’s law
The impassioned plea, which was made at a parliamentary briefing event, hosted by Fiona Bruce MP, comes just days before Diana Johnson MP will present to parliament a ten-minute rule bill regarding her proposed change to abortion law, and amid the release of a new poll which revealed that the…
Naomi Osinnowo
One People Commission fifth birthday: a song of unity
Why have you decided to get involved with the One People Commission celebration? I very much believe that the church at large should be aiming to come together as one body, worshipping God together, growing together and winning souls to the kingdom together. This necessarily includes embracing…
Alexandra Davis
Is God's creation still in crisis?
Some years ago, when I was working for the library service in London, I remember a conversation with a young woman who was concerned about the environment, and such issues as global warming and climate change. Louise told me that she had been brought up in the church, but when she raised her…
Graham Hedges
Haters going to hate?
If you’ve been around Scotland in the last few weeks you may have seen one of the posters from the new One Scotland ‘Dear Haters’ anti-hate crime campaign funded by the Scottish Government and backed by Police Scotland. If you’ve seen one, you won’t forget it: they are punchy and hard-hitting,…
Kieran Turner
Ministry combo is good news for families UK-wide
Why has Who Let the Dads Out? become part of Care for the Family? And what are the advantages of this handover? This is such a good question, especially as Who Let the Dads Out? has definitely blossomed as a result of being part of the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) since 2012, growing in terms of…
Tony Sharp
Climate change: the devil isn't in the detail but many key issues are
It was announced recently that summer 2018 has been the warmest on record in England. Weather and climate are not equivalent, so weather extremes do not necessarily indicate climate change. But, in this case, meteorologists state that this summer’s heat supports evidence of a long-term warming…
Nick Holloway
Justice for the poor and great
This gave the media licence to refer to Sir Philip in conjunction to the story, and he has received saturation coverage since. Sir Philip broke his silence when he told the Mail on Sunday on 28 October that he had suffered the “worst week of his life” and that there was “zero evidence” to support…
Graham Hedges
More to the Christmas story than meets the eye?
We all love the nativity story, but has it become so familiar that we stop hearing it? This year, a detective mouse is on the case and provides a different perspective on the story that changed everything. The Mystery of the New Noisy Neighbour is based on an inquisitive mouse who slowly discovers…
Ryan Haylock
Remembrance Day: peace built upon sacrifice
This Sunday marks the 100-year anniversary of the end of the First World War. Up and down the country people will gather to remember those who have died in conflicts and wars around the world.
Richard Powney
God's creatures count in Christ
The UK has long been considered a nation of animal lovers and millions of Christians are among these ranks. Yet rather like other British interests such as football, Doctor Who, incessant queueing and soap operas, animals are rarely thought of as a faith concern which we expect to hear discussed…
Daryl Booth
Mission Possible – achieving success in mission
During the year, we monitored and evaluated more than 1,500 projects and activities aimed at reaching children and young people who don’t go to church (estimated to be around 95 per cent of under 18s in England and Wales), with the aim of understanding the key factors that contribute to success in…
Ben Poch
Religious freedom: Asia Bibi and the Home Office
The past few weeks have seen the UK’s asylum system come under scrutiny in how it promotes global religious liberty. Two very different situations present a mixed picture: that of Asia Bibi in Pakistan and training for Home Office officials on asylum claims on grounds of religious persecution. With…
John Coleby
Christians in the technological age
There’s nothing futuristic about robots and artificial intelligence (AI) anymore; they are fully present with us in our day-to-day lives – from automated machines, SAT NAVs, Siri and driverless cars. How we choose to interact and use this technology will shape society for years to come. There’s a…
Young, ambitious and just
Saving lives What would you do if you had to choose between an alcoholic or past drug user and a baby? That’s the reality researchers in my field face. As a PhD student who specialises in organ transplantation, I’ve witnessed the life of one person being ranked more highly than another. We depend…
Naomi Osinnowo
Be reconciled
Imagine a violent guerrilla war breaks out in the UK from city tower blocks to quaint country villages. Your ‘enemies’ are indistinguishable in a crowd, trust fades and communities polarise. Neighbours and work colleagues are mentally re-categorised by their perceived allegiances. The conflict…
David Smyth
