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The state of the nation: figures, faith and futures

J John Mon 29 May 2023 6:34 BST

There can be no disguising the fact that there is a fundamental problem in British Christianity.

How does international aid make a difference?

Koffi Ahonon | Mon 29 May 2023 6:32 BST

Place of birth shouldn't be the determining factor dictating the direction your future life will take. Sadly though the disproportionate effect of global inequality, as demonstrated in the World Inequality Report, continues to be a reality today.
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?

Neil Rees | Sun 28 May 2023 7:28 BST

Pentecost Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar each year. It's a day which goes back to the Early Church, and transcends denominational boundaries.
Clergy cuts and the bishops' platform in Parliament

Julian Mann | Sat 27 May 2023 6:03 BST

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is determined to continue opposing the government's Illegal Migration Bill but for how much longer will Anglican bishops be allowed a platform in Parliament?
A new province for traditionalists in the Church of England?

Martin Davie | Sat 27 May 2023 6:02 BST

In line with the Pauline principle that we should not say to other members of the body of Christ 'I have no need of you' (1 Corinthians 12:12-26), the creation of new province along the lines sketched out here would mean that the Church of England could stay together, says Martin Davie.
Numbers and the revelation at Sinai: counting everyone in

Irene Lancaster | Thu 25 May 2023 6:41 BST

Every individual counts and this is what the 'Numbers' narrative is telling the children of Israel in the second year of their Exodus from Egypt.
Britain's got a sewage problem

Tim Farron | Thu 25 May 2023 6:39 BST

Today – and I hope you aren't eating – I want to talk about sewage! Specifically, the tons and tons of raw sewage that water companies are allowed to pump into our lakes and rivers every day.
Woke brands are erasing women

Lynda Rose | Wed 24 May 2023 6:04 BST

The expression 'having a laugh' comes to mind, but this isn't even remotely funny. Rather, it's tragic, because it says that biological women don't matter – that the distinctives of what it is to be a woman are, in fact, irrelevant.
The case for the abolition of abortion

Christian Hacking | Tue 23 May 2023 6:00 BST

The abolition of abortion in the UK is biblical, achievable - and underway!
Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers – and solutions

Heather Tomlinson | Sat 20 May 2023 6:18 BST

While secular psychology is often not seen as a Christian's friend, it has produced some fascinating research into how and why human beings divide with each other.
UK report finds Britons' lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing

Catherine Pepinster | Fri 19 May 2023 6:25 BST

Bloom's study also highlights the need for improvement of religious education.
When things don't go to plan – lessons from Mae Muller

Sam Brown | Wed 17 May 2023 8:52 BST

As the golden confetti rained down to herald Loreen and Sweden's victory, it was a glumly familiar feeling for those sheepishly waving Union Jacks.
The coronation from a Jewish perspective

Irene Lancaster | Sat 13 May 2023 6:48 BST

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the coronation of King Charles III from a Jewish perspective.