British PM Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”
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Why is this British evangelist angry, ashamed, and apprehensive?
Under the language of "reform", two decisions were advanced last week by the UK government: the decriminalization of do-it-yourself abortion up to birth; and the decision to not reinstate the requirement for in-person medical consultation before abortion pills are prescribed. Here's why I am angry, ashamed, and apprehensive.
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A tale of twin apocalyptic visions and the appropriate Christian response
The war between Iran and Israel/United States, can be framed as a pursuit of two very different end-times perspectives. One from Evangelical Christianity (USA), the other from Shiite Muslim theology (Iran). Both envision the return of a messiah figure to rule the world. Jesus, however, did not call us to precipitate the end, that is the Father's prerogative. We are to love God and our neighbor, and this must remain our focus.
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Considering Christian ethics in the time of war
Like other believers in conflict zones, Ukrainian Christians have been wrestling with issues of war that many Western Christians have long discussed only in theory... issues that may become reality sooner rather than later. Ukraine is becoming a laboratory of ethics for the global Church. We would do well to listen very carefully.
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Maintaining faithful Christian witness when faced with the temptations of empire
When we are impacted by the reality of war Christians need a strong theological foundation rooted in Scripture not doctrinal tradition that emerged from another context with questionable bias. Rather than choosing a side, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and the ethics of the kingdom of God, because the future of the world does not ultimately depend on the success of empires.
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Police officer praised for defending right to preach in Muslim area
A female police officer who apparently defended the rights of a Christian street preacher against complaints from a crowd of Muslim men in London has been praised for her actions.
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New resource helps Dutch churches engage younger generations
By Chris EyteThe second volume of a two-part resource has been published to help Dutch churches engage with younger generations. Martine Versteeg-ter Veen, director and general secretary of MissieNederland, told Christian Daily International that the book was published because evangelicals in the Netherlands saw that many churches struggle to be communities where all generations truly belong.
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Four years after Russia’s invasion, European Christians called to persevere in prayer for Ukraine
By Chris EyteThe European Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians across Europe to renew prayer on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The appeal was published on the organization’s website on Feb. 24 under the title “A Call to Persevere in Prayer for Ukraine.”
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Faith in Wales report 2025 highlights social action by churches
By Chris EyteA new report by Evangelical Alliance Wales highlights the important role of churches in supporting the homeless and those with mental health struggles, and the importance of political engagement.
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Christians in Sport celebrates 50 years of reaching athletes for Christ
By Chris EyteChristians in Sport, a UK-based ministry, has just celebrated its 50th anniversary of reaching the world of sports for Jesus Christ. In a celebration video marking the 50th anniversary, Graham Daniels, general director of Christians in Sport, challenged viewers to consider the fact that “sport has always mattered” to both God and humanity, “generation after generation.”
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Spanish Evangelical Alliance leader questions ‘edifying’ euthanasia after donor gives face to patient
By Chris EyteA woman who underwent assisted dying donated her face to another woman suffering facial disfigurement in a milestone praised by some doctors but raising concern from the Secretary General of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance — also a doctor — about “exalting and edifying” euthanasia.
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Ex-government minister in Finland found guilty of ‘hate speech’
The Supreme Court of Finland on Thursday (March 26) found a former government minister guilty of “hate speech” for her biblical views on marriage following two prior acquittals by lower courts.
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