All Politics articles – Page 11
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OpinionWhen are we going to do something? Why America needs Christians to stand up for gun law reform
The Uvalde school massacre is the second mass shooting in America in less than two weeks. It’s time Christians recognised that the Second Amendment is not inerrant, says Rev Peter Cook. The sensible regulation of weapons is urgently needed
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OpinionPolitical landscapes change. Only Jesus has authority that lasts forever
Australia’s recent election results are a good reminder that whatever side we’re on, Christians must respect authority while working for the common good and demanding high standards from those in leadership
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OpinionOur politicians are failing us on obesity. The Bible shows us another way
Food policy and Christian ministry are indistinguishable, says Rev George Pitcher. That’s why addressing the fat of the land should exercise those who follow Christ’s teaching
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OpinionWhat just happened in the Northern Ireland elections and what does it mean for peace?
Last week, Sinn Féin become the first Republican party to emerge top at Stormont. But what exactly does that mean?
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OpinionIf porn is OK, what’s wrong with watching it in the House of Commons?
Christians agree that porn is a dangerous subversion of God’s gift of healthy sexuality. But in a secular world where it’s widely accepted, why is everyone getting so excited about an MP caught watching it? Except, of course, if it’s not so OK after all
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OpinionPolitics cannot save us. Only Jesus can
At Easter, Christians remember that Jesus’ death and resurrection turned all our notions of politics and power on their head, says Tim Farron
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OpinionBoris made the rules, then he broke them. Such leadership failure means there’s no future for him
We could be witnessing the downfall of this government, says Danny Webster
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OpinionPills by post makes abortion trivial. God is grieved by our actions
It is a tragedy that the biggest change in abortion law in decades has gone through with little fanfare or protest, says Andrea Williams
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Magazine FeaturesWhy believing conspiracy theories corrupts your Christian witness
Christians have a dual responsibility to question conspiracy theories and show compassion to those who believe them, says Jared Stacy
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OpinionPraise God the House of Lords rejected attempts to legalise assisted suicide (again!)
This was the 12th attempt by campaigners to change the law. Thankfully they have failed again, says Alistair Thompson
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OpinionWhy the climate threat is bigger than Brexit, Covid and even war in Europe
Climate change still poses the biggest threat to humanity, says Tim Farron MP.
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InterviewsTim Montgomerie: The Christian Conservative on why he no longer supports Boris Johnson
The Christian Conservative commentator helped put Boris Johnson in Number 10. He tells Tim Farron why he can no longer back the PM
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OpinionPilate asked ‘What is truth?’ Boris Johnson & Co live by the same creed
There is a Truth with a capital T, before which Caiaphas, Pilate and even Boris Johnson, will be measured, says George Pitcher
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InterviewsJeffrey Donaldson: NI’s longest-serving MP on the faith that sustains him
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s Christian faith has sustained him throughout his political career. But with an impending appointment to the nation’s highest political office, Northern Ireland’s longest-serving MP may still have his biggest challenge ahead
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OpinionThe government lies for power, but Christianity speaks truth to power
Government ministers are occupying positions that make no sense, such as claiming that they weren’t at a party that didn’t happen, says George Pitcher
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InterviewsKate Forbes: The rising political star on glorifying God and aiming for excellence
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
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Magazine FeaturesInside the Christian campaign to end homelessness
During the first lockdown, thousands of rough sleepers were housed by a government scheme. But 20 months later, homelessness is back to pre-pandemic levels. We speak to the Christian charities who are working to end homelessness once and for all
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Magazine FeaturesSir David Amess MP (1952-2021): A God-fearing politician
The Christian MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed inside a Methodist Church in Essex. Mervyn Thomas pays tribute to him
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Magazine FeaturesEuthanasia: In search of a compassionate response
As the campaign to legalise assisted dying ramps up, Heather Tomlinson explains why Christians need to reassess their assumptions about individualism and personal autonomy
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InterviewsIs this the most persecuted 31 year-old in Britain?
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
