All Current affairs articles – Page 2
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OpinionFans of Jilly Cooper rushed to watch the Disney Plus series of her raunchy novel, ‘Rivals’. But what are Christians to make of all this sex on our TV screens?!
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, tunes into the adaptation of the well-known book series ‘packed with sex, romantic entanglements, and shocking antics.’
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OpinionWorking with refugees changed me for the better
Anne-Marie Verkuijlen’s negative view of refugees changed when she began working with them, hearing their stories, and understanding God’s heart for those seeking safety.
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OpinionWhat does the Budget mean for ordinary women like us?
‘Tough financial times call for wise stewardship, but this Government is penalising those who do just that – unlike Jesus’ teaching in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25),’ says Sharmila Meadows.
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OpinionGod taught me to see the gold in the women I visit in prison
Bex Roberts from charity Junction 42 explains why she has hope for the female prisoners she works with, regardless of whether they fit neatly into our often man-made Christian boxes.
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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.
