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  The reality of ending poverty

  Noirine Khaitsa | Tue 17 Oct 2023 14:47 BST

  We must keep hope alive. Even when it seems like we are making little progress, every small demonstration of progress means that lives are being changed and that is what leads to great change.

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  A Christian response to our secular world

  Martin Davie | Mon 16 Oct 2023 7:44 BST

  Christians should challenge those who hold to a secular worldview as to whether they really want to believe in a world without God.

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  Israel's assault on Gaza and Christian just war theory

  Martin Davie | Fri 13 Oct 2023 7:44 BST

  The seven just war criteria give us a Christian framework for determining whether war is being waged justly.

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  The CEEC responds to bishops' dissent on Prayers of Love and Faith

  John Dunnett | Thu 12 Oct 2023 15:52 BST

  A response from Rev Canon John Dunnett, National Director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), to the letter by 11 Church of England bishops dissenting from the House of Bishop's announcement on Monday commending Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples and a process towards their authorisation under canon law.

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  I weep for Israel but no tears will be shed for truly evil Hamas

  Irene Lancaster | Thu 12 Oct 2023 10:20 BST

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster comments on the despicable terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas on Israel.

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  Six ways your church can help older people stay connected

  Peter Crumpler | Thu 12 Oct 2023 7:52 BST

  Millions of older people in the UK, the US and other countries are not internet users – and it's becoming harder for them to access basic services.

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  CofE conservatives cannot stop same-sex blessings from becoming facts on the ground

  Julian Mann | Wed 11 Oct 2023 7:28 BST

  Despite appearances, Church of England conservatives have not won a victory after the bishops announced that new services of blessing for same-sex couples now require two-thirds majorities in General Synod.

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  It's time to be blunt about Andy Stanley and gay Christians

  Michael Brown | Tue 10 Oct 2023 13:33 BST

  I do my best to be sensitive in the language I use, not wanting to drive people away from a life-giving message because of controversial terminology. Yet there are times when being blunt is essential, and now is one of those times.

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  Some raw reflections on the murderous attack on Israel

  Michael Brown | Tue 10 Oct 2023 12:15 BST

  This is the worst massacre of Jews on any single day since the Holocaust. Just that alone is mind-numbing.

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  For some, terrorism is acceptable

  Campbell Campbell-Jack | Tue 10 Oct 2023 11:18 BST

  Gangs of armed men who rampage through villages entering peaceful homes to murder whoever they encounter are terrorists.

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  The power of words

  Campbell Campbell-Jack | Fri 6 Oct 2023 10:19 BST

  We must always refuse to accept the woke's linguistic tyranny. The problems of the world, and more importantly the problems in our own lives, will be met only when we confront reality.

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  Poverty is not just about food - there is a deeper need on our doorsteps

  Audrey Flannagan | Fri 6 Oct 2023 10:07 BST

  Often, by the time people come to us for support, they have run out of options and are struggling with feelings of shame and stigma.