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A deep dive into Christian nationalism in the UK
Peter Lynas, UK director, and Alicia Edmund, head of public policy, follow up on June’s episode ‘Should we be concerned about Christian nationalism?’ to reflect on how protests and domestic and global events continue to divide communities and polarise debate in the UK. In this episode they…
Frankenstein, transhumanism and the love of God
It is a story that seems to never age. Published anonymously in 1818 by the then 19-year-old Mary Shelley, its narrative appears to resonate with every generation. The story captivated Guillermo del Toro, whose current remake of Frankenstein is currently topping Netflix’s streaming charts with over…
Heather Carruthers
Assisted suicide bill committee stage begins in the Lords
Over 957 amendments were tabled ahead of the first day, the most of any bill in the past ten years. Lord Tyrie, a peer supportive of the principle of assisted suicide, said in his opening remarks, “What concerns me is that we are now going to try to improve a bill which is demonstrably…
National Curriculum review sees major changes to religious education
As Christians, we recognise the importance of education for helping children flourish. As such, we should strive to see all children being given access to high-quality education, reflecting their value as image-bearers of God. The national curriculum review is useful for this purpose as it…
Anna Iliescu
The Light We Long For: a story of humility and hope
He’s in town for the Sydney Olympics, invited by a mutual friend. No fanfare, no entourage – just a man in a pub, laughing and chatting with others. When Mary shakes his hand, she doesn’t realise she’s meeting royalty. She carries on chatting, even sitting a little apart. Frederik, meanwhile, is…
Chris Frost
Religious education in Northern Ireland after the Supreme Court decision: Change, not crisis
The judgment has prompted concern and questions among many Christians. Yet this moment, while undeniably challenging, is also an important opportunity. The Evangelical Alliance is encouraging Christians not to panic, but to engage with confidence, clarity and grace.
Peter Lynas
Six out of ten evangelical Christians support removing two-child benefit cap
In recent months there has been widespread pressure on the government to make this change, with many anti-poverty groups campaigning on this issue as a primary way to tackle child poverty. The change has also been heavily anticipated prior to the budget announcement. In a recent survey from the…
Danny Webster
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Rachel Reeves' budget: Christians react
In today’s episode of Cross Section, the team react to Rachel Reeves’ budget. However, this is not all that is discussed. The episode begins with a conversation about the Supreme Court ruling on religious education in Northern Ireland. The team helpfully unpack the nuance of what this means, and…
Is your church ready to welcome the new young adults that are having dreams about Jesus?
People have been having dreams throughout the course of human history and will most likely continue to have them until the end of humanity. But if God is in our waking and in our sleeping, then we need to be open to the possibility that He may be speaking through our dreams. There are 21 dreams in…
Luke Smith
