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OpinionShould governments put age restrictions on social media use?
Anna Hill looks at the effect of social media on our children, and says, ’Any government raising essential questions about our children’s safety and mental health, particularly as they navigate the complex world of online connections, identity, and peer pressure, is on to a win, in my opinion.’
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OpinionRumoured changes to council tax discounts raise biblical questions of compassion and fairness
‘When taxation policy supports those in need, we applaud it. When it penalises those who have been hard-working, prudent and supported the wider economy, maybe we should ask questions,’ says Sharmila Meadows, as she looks at the proposed removal of the single person discount on council tax.
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Opinion‘Who is Kemi Badenoch, is she a Christian, and would she be a good leader for the UK?’
Kemi Badenoch joined six other initial contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party. Sharmila Meadows takes a look at the politician’s background and believes Badenoch would, ’challenge and expose the government robustly and with tenacity and courage.’
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OpinionThe death of Rebecca Cheptegei at the hands of her ex-partner should be a wake up call to the Church
‘The murder of women, by the men who claim to love them is a worldwide problem, and the UK is not exempt from this,’ says Sally Hope, as she discusses why the Church needs step up to be part of the solution.
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OpinionForced marriages are increasing in the UK - what can Christians do about it?
’If forced marriage is thought about at all it is often conflated with arranged marriage and particular cultures,’ says Ben Ryan of Medaille Trust. There are an estimated 22 million people worldwide in forced marriages, here Ben gives shows how to know the signs.
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OpinionThe amount of women in prison is increasing, this is what I am doing about it
Rev Tracy Sickel saw that the number of women in the Criminal Justice System has been increasing at a faster rate than the male prison population, so she started a charity to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of those women.
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OpinionBrown and British - my response to the recent riots in the UK
‘As a Church, we often focus on unity within our own walls. But maybe our true calling is to be a source of light and love to those hurting around us,’ says British Asian Navi Aulkh in the response to the recent riots across Britian.
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OpinionDiane Abbott MP has been named ‘Mother of the House’
In looking at Diane Abbott’s new title, Alex Noel asks, who is your ‘mother of the house’ and as Christians, what does the role entail?
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OpinionAs a Christian woman who should I vote for?
Dr Kathrine McAleese shares her criteria for choosing who to vote for, and says: ’Character matters to God and as such, if I claim to follow God, then it should matter to me too.’
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Opinion’Everyone is God’ is a new political party in the General Election 2024
The first sex worker has entered UK politics and Sally Hope considers if they should be taken seriously.
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OpinionWhat do the new rules around sex education mean for your child?
Lizzie Harewood, CEO of the Association of Christian Teachers, explains the recent Government proposals on the teaching of RSHE to primary school pupils.
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ArticleModern day slavery: Human trafficking
Gina Cavallo is an influential voice advocating for victims and survivors of human trafficking. A survivor herself, Gina helps to shape US policy and state legislation, and is a ‘prevention educator’ in schools and colleges
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OpinionTears of gold - why women’s stories matter
Claire Musters listened to stories of women in Iraq, Kurdistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria through paintings and photography. ”We weren’t just hearing about these women, but seeing them too,” she said, and explains why that was so significant.
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OpinionThis Holocaust Memorial Day is a chance for the Church to have an ‘Esther moment’
Former Ministerial Private Secretary Sharmila Meadows explains why Christians cannot be indifferent to the plight of Israel.
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OpinionIn the light of the earthquake in Japan, what is it like to trust God while living on fault lines?
When you live over a fault line, the fear of an earthquake is very real, says Becky Hunter Kelm. She explains what experiencing an earthquake is like, and how she has to chose to put her trust in Jesus every day.
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OpinionIs the UK Government’s new ‘flee fund’ for survivors of domestic abuse a good idea?
Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, a Christian charity with a mission to speak up about violence against women and girls, comments on the Government’s new scheme, and says that while it is much needed, churches need to step up too.
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OpinionArgentina has a new President – is this good news or bad for the country?
Argentina has been in a state of economic decline for many years, writes Rosana Escobar, but with the election of a new President this month, she believes there is hope for the future.
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OpinionViolence against women as a weapon of war is everywhere but many do not live to tell their stories
Allegations of sexual violence after the Hamas attack are nothing new says Bible scholar Elaine Storkey, and Christians need to speak up about this ruthless inhumanity.
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Opinion‘Survival sex’ is becoming more and more common - the Church should be outraged
Writer Belle Tindall explains why we should all be concerned by the recent figures that show more and more women are turning to sex work to pay their bills.
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OpinionI’ve got my reservations about the police - but as a Christian I am rooting for a redemption story
As Police Scotland’s new chief constable agrees that the force is guilty of institutional discrimination, Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on the police force from a Christian perspective.
