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Tim Farron on the Brexit debate: It's time to call a halt to physical and verbal intimidation

We need to get past the discourse of insults and triumphalism, and to humanise rather than demonise our opponents.

Pathologizing masculinity
Pathologizing masculinity

The American Psychological Association diagnoses men as the problem

The struggle to glorify God in the workplace
The struggle to glorify God in the workplace

Glorifying God through hard work VS glorifying God through building relationships: these two don't really look like they will have a tension, do they? Well, I certainly didn't notice this until I started my new job two months ago.

Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key
Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key

Some nutrition experts now believe that certain types of dietary fat may even reduce cardiovascular risk

Drinking tea during pregnancy may be bad for your baby's health
Drinking tea during pregnancy may be bad for your baby's health

Emerging evidence suggests that consuming caffeine during pregnancy may be bad for the baby

Joyce Meyer said her views on prosperity and faith 'got out of balance'
Joyce Meyer said her views on prosperity and faith 'got out of balance'

Popular televangelist Joyce Meyer has admitted that her beliefs in prosperity and faith were at times "out of balance."

Blue tooth: Plaque analysis shows medieval nun illustrated precious manuscripts
Blue tooth: Plaque analysis shows medieval nun illustrated precious manuscripts

Beautiful illustrations that adorn treasured medieval manuscripts might have been created not by men, as is usually assumed, but by women.

Should we replace human contact with robot 'companions' – or is there a better way?
Should we replace human contact with robot 'companions' – or is there a better way?

Imaginations are being curtailed because, thanks to robotics, children can now meet their imaginary friend in real life.

Promise and Persecution: How should we respond when Christians come under attack?
Promise and Persecution: How should we respond when Christians come under attack?

Are there any spiritual principles at work in persecution that we need to grasp and engage with?

Christian charity worker plans ultramarathon pilgrimage in aid of Middle East refugees
Christian charity worker plans ultramarathon pilgrimage in aid of Middle East refugees

Dr Mark Calder, 36, will retrace the steps of Celtic saints and cover a total of 1,725 miles across Scotland and Northern England over the next eight months.

Happy Tuesday: God is (still) with you
Happy Tuesday: God is (still) with you

In our culture, once the festivities finish the malaise manifests.

A two-word argument against 'transgender liturgy'
A two-word argument against 'transgender liturgy'

After all, shouldn't churches welcome transgender people? Didn't Jesus come for everyone – especially those often marginalised or discriminated against?

Is guilt good?
Is guilt good?

It seems to be that guilt can bring life, or death.

Young people who self-harm are more likely to commit violent crime
Young people who self-harm are more likely to commit violent crime

Researchers at King's College London and Duke University's Center for Child and Family Policy found that young people who self-harm were far more likely to commit violent crime than those who did not.

'This Is My Story':  Paul Beasley-Murray on a life in ministry
'This Is My Story': Paul Beasley-Murray on a life in ministry

If there's a collective noun for British Baptists it would be something like 'an argument'.

What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?
What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?

This Sunday churches in the Western tradition will be marking Epiphany, traditionally the end of the Christmas season.