All Justice articles – Page 10
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Interviews‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
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Real Life‘I rescue children from slavery’
When Becky Murray visited Pakistan, her heart was broken by the thousands of children forced to work as slaves in the country’s brick kilns. So she set about buying their freedom, one child at a time
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OpinionDoes the Bible prohibit sex before marriage?
Last week the Methodist Church affirmed the status of cohabitation. Many Christians have assumed the Bible forbids sex outside of marriage. But what do the texts actually say?
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Magazine FeaturesDirect Action: Is it ever OK for a Christian to break the law?
Hundreds of Glaswegians surround an immigration enforcement van, defying the authorities, demanding that the people inside be allowed to return to their homes. The crowd chants: “These are our neighbours!” To some, it’s a scene of biblical obedience to Jesus’ message in the parable of the ...
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Magazine Features‘He sets the lonely in families’ - the rise of Christian adoption
Christians are twice as likely to adopt than the general population, but thousands of children are still in need of a safe, stable home. Emma Fowle explains how every Christian can help create an environment where children can thrive
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Real LifeSexually assaulted on a mission trip: how my dream almost ended before it began
Becky Murray’s sexual assault led her to question God’s calling on her life, until she met a nine-year-old girl who made her reconsider
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InterviewsArianna Walker: ‘Whatever the problem is, Jesus is the answer’
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women
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Magazine FeaturesShould churches remove slavery-tainted statues?
In the midst of a polarised and emotive debate, the Church of England is encouraging ‘balanced, inclusive decision-making’
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Magazine FeaturesInvestigation: Are Christians in the UK persecuted?
In recent years there have been a string of high-profile religious freedom cases in the news. But is it really true that Christians in the UK are experiencing persecution? Tim Wyatt speaks to those on both sides of the debate
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Magazine FeaturesWhy abuse in church is worse than you thought
Michele Guinness shares her story of sexual abuse, and says every Christian must play their part in forging a new culture of respect between men and women
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Magazine FeaturesWhat porn users need to know
It isn’t just Christians who are campaigning against online porn. Shocking revelations about the industry are causing those outside of the Church to take action too
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News AnalysisIt’s one year since church leaders promised to re-examine their attitudes towards racism. So, what’s changed?
12 months on from the tragic death of George Floyd, have church leaders kept their promises?
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Magazine FeaturesReimagining Britain: God’s vision for a post-pandemic world
The Archbishop of Canterbury says we have an unprecedented opportunity to build a global community that reflects God’s heart for the poor and respects our planet. But real change will require courage – from all of us
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Magazine FeaturesThe emotional cost of lockdown
‘If we pull together everything will be OK.’ That was the message politicians gave us when the pandemic began. But, more than a year on, serious questions are being asked about the cost of lockdowns. Claire Musters takes a closer look at how months of isolation have affected us all
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Magazine FeaturesThe Shadow Pandemic: domestic violence and the Church during Covid-19
The coronavirus crisis has led to a substantial global rise in violence against women. While the Church hasn’t always been a safe place for survivors of domestic abuse, it now has an opportunity to be a light in these dark times. Megan Cornwell investigates
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Magazine FeaturesThe problem with Body Positivity and Body Neutrality
Caroline Pattenden has struggled with negative feelings about her body for as long as she can remember. She explains why the current trends of Body Positivity and Body Neutrality contain some truth, but fall short of the Bible’s life-changing message
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Magazine FeaturesA Christian charity pressured me to sign a non-disclosure agreement
A writer who wishes to remain anonymous considers the ethical implications of the NDA
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Magazine EditorialFrom the editor: Why we're saying black lives matter
Our editor Sam Hailes introduces the new cover of Premier Christianity magazine
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OpinionInaction on racism is a sin. The Bible says so
Black Lives Matter has revealed our sins of omission, and we can’t hide anymore, argues DB Ryen
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Magazine FeaturesConversations with the country’s most hated men
Daniel Kerrigan is a Christian working inside UK prisons. In this extract from his diary, he lifts the lid on his time with Britain’s most infamous criminals
