All World articles – Page 13
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OpinionYou should spend time with a persecuted pastor this Advent
Hannah Nation has worked with persecuted Chinese house church leaders on a new manifesto entitled Faithful Disobedience. Their moving stories are a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, she says
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OpinionHuman rights campaigners are ignoring the plight of persecuted Christians in Qatar
Human rights issues in Qatar have been making front page news throughout the World Cup, but you will struggle to find a secular human rights organisation speaking up for freedom of religion. While the rights of some minorities are championed, Christians are simply ignored, says Dr Martin Parsons
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Opinion3 reasons why I’m still watching Qatar’s controversial World Cup
We live in a world of imperfection and moral murkiness, says Tim Bechervaise. But Christians can watch and enjoy the World Cup while acknowledging the dark shadow that hangs over the tournament. Here’s three reasons why he’s not joining the boycott
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Magazine FeaturesGod and suffering: My quest for answers after the Boxing Day Tsunami
When almost a quarter of a million people died in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, it set Dominican friar-turned journalist, Mark Dowd, on a journey to find out why God didn’t stop the suffering
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OpinionJesus was the king of silent protest. He’d be proud of the German football players
As Germany posed for a team photo, they placed their hands over their mouth in protest against FIFA’s sanctions of the One Love armband. George Pitcher ponders the power of silent protest
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OpinionAs a Christian, I’m boycotting the Qatar World Cup. Here’s why
Despite being a huge fan of the beautiful game, for the first time in his life David Landrum is determined not to watch the World Cup. Here’s why he’s switching off
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OpinionWalking away from our hardline commitments to defence spending is unholy. Ukraine needs us
If supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is just, Christians must also back an adequately-funded military, argues George Pitcher.
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OpinionIndian Sikhs are miraculously encountering Jesus - and there’s nothing authorities can do to stop it
Despite persecution by extremist Hindu factions, there is a revival happening among India’s Sikh community in the Punjab that is now attracting the attention of the national media. You can’t stop the work of the Holy Spirit says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
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News AnalysisJair Bolsonaro: How the ‘Trump of the Tropics’ won the backing of evangelical voters
As Jair Bolsonaro concedes defeat in Brazil's presidential election, we look at the controversial politician’s rise to prominence, and the Catholic faith that drives him
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OpinionIran's women are right to tell Islamic leaders that religion cannot supersede their human rights
In a complex and diverse world, Bishop Joseph D’Souza makes a case for tolerance, understanding and freedom of religious expression for all
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ReviewsDon’t be put off by the low budget. This film about radical Bible translator John Wycliffe deserves to be watched
A new biopic of John Wycliffe promises to bring the viewer “face to face with a man of true genius”. As Morningstar embarks on a premiere screening tour across the UK, Eddie Arthur says we all owe a lot to this radical translator
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Magazine FeaturesChristians are being attacked in India – and this is why
This week the UK celebrated its first Hindu prime minister, but nearly 5,000 miles away in India, Christians are being attacked and killed for their faith.
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OpinionChurch leaders are silent on Iran’s violent misogyny. Why aren’t we outraged?
In protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini, women and girls in Iran are showing breathtaking courage. So why have we in the West been so lukewarm in our condemnation of Iranian violence against women, asks George Pitcher?
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News AnalysisWhy are church leaders opposing plans to move the British embassy to Jerusalem?
A swathe of church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin are concerned about Liz Truss’ plans to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Here’s what’s going on
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OpinionAbducted, married and forced to convert to Islam - this human rights atrocity must be stopped
Despite child marriage being illegal in Pakistan, more than 1,000 girls are kidnapped, married to much older men and forced to become Muslims every year.
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OpinionFrom Hillsong to Mars Hill: there is a leadership crisis in the Church. Here’s how to fix it
Barely a month goes by without another controversy involving a prominent Christian leader in the West. The lack of depth and training among our leaders is a serious problem, says Simon Foulds
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OpinionChristians, climate change is not an environmental campaign – it’s a racial justice issue
Instead of taking responsibility for clearing up our climate mess, Britons are pushing that burden onto Black and Brown people in the poorest communities around the world, says Holly-Anna Petersen
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Real LifeCriminal Christianity? What this Bible smuggler taught me about breaking the law
The first Christians told the authorities, “We must obey God rather than human beings!” It’s a principle Brother Andrew lived out, says Dr David Landrum
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News AnalysisGiorgia Meloni: Who is the new Italian prime minister invoking the name of God?
Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister, but don’t be fooled by her talk of God, says Christopher Lamb
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OpinionThe Pope’s apology for past sins in the name of ‘mission’ was a good start. But evangelicals need to change too
Christians need to understand that sloganeering such as “reaching unreached people groups” is deeply problematic, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
