All articles by Heather Tomlinson – Page 4
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Opinion
10 years after the atheist bus campaign, Christians must tackle a far more disturbing trend
Ten years ago the notorious atheist bus campaign marked a high point for militant atheism. But now there's a new and more serious challenge to the Church, argues Heather Tomlinson
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Opinion
Dear Christians: It's time to end your political posturing, and start loving one other
More and more Americans say they 'hate' those in a different political party. This problem is getting worse, and it's particularly evident following the mid-term elections. But we Brits aren't faring much better either, says Heather Tomlinson
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Magazine Features
Identity politics: Should Christians get involved?
You’ve checked your privilege, fought oppression and resisted the patriarchy. But is your campaign motivated by love or rage? And should Christians even get involved at all?
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Opinion
Atheists are having their #metoo moment but Christians shouldn't gloat
The prominent atheist Lawrence Krauss has been accused of sexual harassment. Heather Tomlinson responds
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Opinion
Don't believe the news reports. Atheists are NOT more intelligent than religious people
Are religious people stupid, or do journalists just not do science? Heather Tomlinson takes a closer look at recent research
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Opinion
Why churches should care that this is Zero Waste Week
The amount we throw away is destroying the earth, says Heather Tomlinson – but there’s a new movement to help each one of us take charge of change.
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Opinion
4 reasons why Christians believe the Bible is God’s Word
Could you answer hard questions about the Bible from those who are sceptical? Heather Tomlinson shares some advice
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Opinion
Remembering Diana and Mother Teresa: A tale of two saints
Princess Diana and Mother Teresa died within a few days of each other. What can we learn from their lives and legacies? Heather Tomlinson explains
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Opinion
Here's what happened when Russell Brand met a leading Christian apologist
Alister McGrath had a fantastic opportunity to share the meaning of Christianity with Russell Brand this week. But can people like Brand with a pluralist, postmodern worldview ever come to understand why we believe? Heather Tomlinson investigates
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Opinion
Why Christians need to stop blaming the government for everything
As the general election looms and everyone shares their political opinions, Heather Tomlinson says Christians should reconsider the importance they place on today's governments
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Opinion
Don't shut down "blasphemers" like Stephen Fry: talk to them
TV personality Stephen Fry was recently investigated for blasphemy charges. The case has since been dropped. Heather Tomlinson explains why Christians need to respond with reason not litigation.
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Magazine Features
Rethinking politics: Should Christians embrace or eschew it?
With another election around the corner, Heather Tomlinson asks, "Is engaging in politics really part of our mission and calling as Christians?"
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Opinion
Is Britain a Christian country? And what does that even mean?
A new poll has found that less than a third of millennials believe that the UK is a 'Christian country'. Heather Tomlinson takes a fresh look at what the phrase means.
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Archive content
Why Saint Dawkins is good news for Christianity
Ten years on from the publication of The God Delusion, Heather Tomlinson explains why Christians should be grateful for the world’s most infamous atheist
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Opinion
It takes guts for celebrities to be open about their faith. We should support them
Heather Tomlinson says its not easy for Bear Grylls, Sally Phillips and Justin Bieber to be public about their faith
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Archive content
What to do if your church leader has a 'moral failure'
How should we respond when our pastors 'fall from grace'? Heather Tomlinson investigates
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Archive content
The not-so-manic street preachers
Once upon a time, street evangelism meant shouting about sin. But there’s a new wave of evangelists who are taking a very different approach, says Heather Tomlinson
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Opinion
10 reasons why Christians should thank Richard Dawkins
Christians are often upset by Richard Dawkins. But Heather Tomlinson believes we also have many reasons to thank the controversial atheist
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Opinion
Don't judge me for wanting out of the EU
In the first of a series of posts where Christians write on the upcoming EU Referendum, Heather Tomlinson argues Britain is better out than in