All Current affairs articles – Page 5
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OpinionThe government is taking serious action against domestic abuse but there's more to be done
Bekah Legg, from survivors of domestic abuse charity Restored, explains the new measures put in place by the government to tackle intimate partner violence.
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OpinionIn Ukraine families are torn apart, electricity is patchy and people are desperate for medicine - they need our support
Christian Aid’s Vanessa Maynard shares a glimpse into the devastation in Ukraine a year after the war began, and the vital aid that charities are providing.
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OpinionTeenage girls in Colombia have been rushed to hospital after playing with Ouija boards – here’s why it is so dangerous
A group of school children reportedly suffered signs of fainting, anxiety and other symptoms at the Galeras Educational Institution in Galeras following a séance session, believed by some to be a way for the living to communicate with the dead.
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OpinionMothers were giving birth by torchlight until we installed fully lit waiting huts for pregnant women
Dr Freda Wemin, Founder of Mama Waiting Hut initiative in Papua New Guinea, explained the value of designated spaces for women before and after birth.
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OpinionIn Nepal we go big when celebrating International Women’s Day and you should too
Here, Anna Townsend, director of charity Women Without Roofs explains why Nepali women take marking the day dedicated to women very seriously.
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OpinionEverything you need to know about the patron saint of Ireland on St. Patrick Day’s 2023
Plenty of us mark St. Patrick’s Day with stew, colcannon and a pint of Guinness. But how much do we really know about the famed evangelist and his works in Ireland? Rachael Cottle fills us in.
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OpinionMother’s Day quotes and messages for Christians: what believers can write in a card this Mothering Sunday
Ever lost for words when it comes to writing your Mother’s Day cards? Rachael Cottle’s on hand to help with some beautiful scripture and inspiring quotes for the mother figure in your life.
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OpinionFrom water every three days to no fuel for ambulances: the realities of living in Syria right now
Campaigner Samara Levy shares a bleak picture of what life is like for those in Syria at the moment and what Christians can do to help.
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OpinionWhen talking about LGBTQI+ issues, I think it’s important to look at the Bible’s complete story - not just a few verses
Writer Hope Bonarcher explores the biblical response to LGBTQI+ identifying people in the Church.
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OpinionKate Forbes, the front-runner to take over as Scotland’s next leader is a Christian, but that’s why some people don’t want her
She is tipped to be Nicola Sturgeon’s replacement but her conservative Christian views and position on abortion and same-sex relationships are viewed as problematic by many.
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OpinionOne year on from the start of the Ukraine war and we are filled with sorrow - but God is still moving
In March 2022, Sharyn Borodina shared stories of what God was doing in Ukraine, a year on she gives Woman Alive an update.
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Opinion‘Becky, are you OK?? Did you guys feel the earthquake?’
As the death toll rises, Istanbul-based writer Rebecca Hunter-Kelm, shares the responsibility on us as the Church to respond.
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OpinionChristians don’t have to avoid politics but here’s three things to help you debate in a Godly way
Author of Starved, Amy Seiffert offers her tips for tackling potentially volatile political conversations while keeping God at the centre.
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OpinionArtificial intelligence like ChatGPT may have it’s uses but God created creativity & it’s a gift humans shouldn’t hand over
Writer Jo Acharya experimented with ChatGPT and felt uncomfortable, not by the level of intelligence it displayed… but the level of “imagination”.
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OpinionJacinda Ardern has quit as Prime Minister - here is why it made me feel sad, but also impressed
Rev Becca Bell writes about New Zealand’s Prime Minister quitting her role because of burn out, and asks why responding well to stress often looks like failure.
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OpinionEvery single time Prince Harry mentions faith and spirituality in his book Spare
Writer Lauren Windle details every mention of the supernatural in Prince Harry’s best-selling book Spare, but there’s a sad lack of Christianity.
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OpinionDemi Lovato’s banned advert was a blatant ploy to promote her music by offending Christians… and she’s not the first
Demi Lovato released pictures of herself in a bondage style position lying on a cross shaped mattress and writer Shakira Peronet isn’t impressed.
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OpinionFay Weldon 1931–2023: a feisty feminist writer with an unexpected but committed faith in Jesus
The much-admired author Fay Weldon sadly died last week. Here writer and long-time fan Belle Tindall, reflects on her remarkable life and boundary-busting writing.
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OpinionPrince Harry’s book was published this week, but is the Duke of Sussex a practising Christian?
There’s no shortage of headlines about Prince Harry at the moment, but what does the royal’s Christian faith actually look like?
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OpinionPeople praised Greta Thunberg’s response to Andrew Tate’s goading, but there’s a more sensible way to deal with attention-seeking
Writer Suzie Kennedy explains why there’s no need to entertain fools, even those as antagonising as Andrew Tate.
