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Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines
The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".

Augustine of Hippo: a genius who was prepared to be a servant
St Augustine may be 'the most influential figure in Christianity after St Paul', and for good reason.

Counting the human cost of the pandemic
Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.

Bible study app users increase tenfold during pandemic
A Bible study app has seen unprecedented engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.

The power of kindness: an Iranian Christian's journey to faith
Farifteh V Robb was a Muslim studying in Nottingham when she was invited to a Christmas lunch by local Christians. Their care and fellowship left a deep and lasting impression on her.

Let's not pretend this season isn't tough
What is not needed here is stiff upper lips. Rather God promises he is still present and faithful, and he calls us back to him.

Pandemic has strengthened global identity among young people - study
The pandemic has heightened many young people's sense of a global identity, a study by Christian Aid has found.

Public life needs a return to 'humility'
Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".

Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study
Most evangelicals do not support the increasingly popular view that gender identity can be chosen, according to a major study by Ligonier Ministries.

Drivers choose Elvis and Winston Churchill over Jesus as dream passenger
Drivers would prefer to take a road-trip with Elvis Presley or Winston Churchill over Jesus, according to a poll by the AA.

Many Christians see no wrong in sex between consenting adults
A startling number of Christians do not see anything wrong with sex outside marriage, according to new research by Pew.

Christians should 'take advantage' of the pandemic, says Francis Chan
The pastor and evangelist said the pandemic had exposed the need for Christian parents to take greater responsibility for the spiritual formation of their children.

Superdrug accused of 'female erasure' over sanitary towel range for 'people who menstruate'
Shoppers have threatened to boycott Superdrug over the launch of a new plant-based range of sanitary towels for "people who menstruate".

Less screen time, more green time is better for child wellbeing - study
Getting the children outdoors and away from their screens may feel like an uphill struggle for some parents, but new research suggests the fight is worth it.

Random acts of kindness are good for wellbeing - study
People who help others are helping themselves, new research published by the American Psychological Association suggests.

Theology isn't only for pastors and scholars
Churchgoing isn't as popular as it once was, but many people may still be open to learning about the Christian perspective of God, says Ligonier Ministries CEO Chris Larson.