All Opinion articles – Page 8
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Can men go topless this summer or is modesty for everyone?
Women’s bodies have long been censored both inside and outside the Church, but a new report suggests a man taking his top off in public is an example of toxic masculinity.
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We should celebrate the athlete who fought for breastfeeding mothers at the Olympics
‘I can confidently assert that it increases bonding, creating strong foundations for a child’s emotional resilience,’ says Hannah Wickens, as she acknowledges the dedication of Olympian Clarisse Agbegnenou.
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Fossil fuels are wrecking lives and this is why as Christians we need to do something about it
’Our calling is clear: we must just stop oil, coal, and gas - all the fossil fuels we have become reliant on,’ says Barbara Echlin.
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What will the 2024 Olympics be remembered for?
The 2024 Paris Olympics ended on Sunday, Alex Noel takes a look of the two weeks of sport and wonders if the opening ceremony will be remembered more than the games?
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I want to marry a Christian man, but there are not many!
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Marcia Dixon answers a reader who wants to marry a Christian man, but wonders where to meet them.
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Brown 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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Ten ways to press in when our walk with Jesus feels stale
What do we do when what began as a good spiritual discipline has become dull and dreary? Jenny Sanders gives some ideas on how to meet with God in new ways.
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What the Hebrew meaning of ‘wait’ taught me about waiting
A new understanding of the word ‘wait’ has helped Imogen MacDonald in her own experience of waiting
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‘I saw Taylor Swift live and as a Christian, this is what I thought’
There has been much speculation in the Christian world on whether Taylor Swift’s tour has satanic influences. Belle Tindall went along to see if the fears are founded.
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Reading the Bible in another language taught me to slow down and meditate on God’s word
Kate Orson lives in Italy and she says reading the Bible in Italian has helped her understand scripture in a whole new way.
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What happened when my husband lost his faith
‘Doubt is no small thing, it’s heavy, invasive and not an emotion someone can carry alone,’ says singer, Steph Porter. She shares her husband’s experience walking away from faith, and his journey back.
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Is Michelle Obama a Christian and will she be the first female President of America?
Sophie Dianne considers the rising popularity of Michelle Obama and whether the White House is ready for a female president.
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Will Smith has collaborated with Maverick City worship - is this a good thing?
With mainstream artists increasingly releasing tracks with worship leaders, Maxine Harrison shares her thoughts on the collaborations and why they continue to grow.
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I’m a Christian millennial mum and I have sensed that boomer grandparents are being edged out…
Eliza Bailey observes from antenatal classes that grandparents ’might not agree with modern guidance’, and considers what the Bible has to say.
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I believe God opened the door to me becoming a beauty queen in my fifties
JeanAnne Roberts’ beauty pageant dream was crushed almost 40 years ago, but she was amazed to find God resurrected it; when she was 55.
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From the infidelity ‘curse’ to alleged physical abuse, Strictly reveals our need for a Saviour
From the ‘Strictly Curse’ to recent allegations of bullying and abuse, will the UK’s favourite light-entertainment show be axed? Jemimah Wright takes a look at the twenty- year history of Strictly Come Dancing.
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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How many dates does it take to know if there’s real potential?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we answer someone who wants to know if she should keep dating a guy she was set up with
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Why are app developers looking out for vulnerable women at the Olympics but the Church isn’t?
The tech industry shouldn’t be paving the way to keeping women safe; it should be us, says Sally Hope, as she looks into what is available to protect women at the Olympics and Paralympic Games.
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Is USA presidential nominee, Kamala Harris a Christian?
With a Baptist father, Hindu mother, and Jewish husband, Jemimah Wright considers where Kamala Harris might stand on faith and religion.
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TV show ‘Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace’ on God rescuing an abandoned baby
Rachel McArthur speaks of being abandoned in a long-stay car park and her adoptive mother, Phyllis McArthur, said God stepped in to rescue her in the nick of time. Val Fraser shares her thoughts on the episode.