By Alithea Williams2023-06-15T12:04:00
The companies that campaigned for pills-by-post are using the Carla Foster case to try to decriminalise abortion. But it won’t help women, says Alithea Williams, it only puts them in more danger
The case of Carla Foster, a 44-year-old mother of three who was sentenced to jail this week for causing the death of her almost full term baby, Lily, by illegally ordering and taking abortion drugs, has divided the nation.
On one hand, many people are shocked that a woman, especially one with other children, has been jailed for having an abortion. On the other, there is widespread horror about the death of a fully viable, innocent baby girl. Many Christians will be wondering how to respond.
2025-06-20T13:42:00Z By Dr Lee Gatiss
The official Church of England response to the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth is unforgivable, says Lee Gatiss. It’s not a “worrying” change, it’s wrong – and its time Christian leaders said so
2023-08-18T13:29:00Z By James Evans
Pain relief is not consistently administered to unborn children during late abortions, says James Evans. It’s a subject which has gripped the Christian science teacher, and taken him on an unexpected campaigning journey
2023-05-26T12:43:00Z By Lizzie Harewood
For every one teacher such as Joshua Sutcliffe, there will be thousands of other Christian teachers who hold to the same biblical beliefs about gender and sexuality. And though they may not communicate these beliefs in precisely the same way, each of them, sooner or later, may have to make costly decisions, whether the repercussions are minor or major. That’s the view of Lizzie Harewood from the Association of Christian Teachers. What do you think?
2025-07-04T15:43:00Z By Rev Jamie Sewell
While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption
2025-07-04T14:46:00Z By Joshua Luke Smith
Don’t have time for hours of quiet and stillness with God? Don’t feel bad, says Joshua Luke Smith. It isn’t the size of our offering that matters to God, but the heart behind it
2025-07-03T16:29:00Z By Chris Goswami
25 years ago, Chris Goswami heard his Chinese professor predict his country’s rise as a global superpower. With that predication now being reality, Chris explores the forces driving China’s growth and why its growing influence is something Christians should be thoughtfully engaging with
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