Why the pronouns used for God matter The Church of England is considering what language and pronouns should be used to refer to God. The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023
Protestant Council of Rwanda bars abortions in its clinics The Protestant Council of Rwanda has directed all health facilities run by its members to stop carrying out all abortions, further limiting access to the procedure in the largely Christian nation of 13 million people The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Chaplain who was reported to anti-terrorism programme loses unfair dismissal claim It was decided a sermon he gave was harmful to pupils Nottingham Post · Feb 28, 2023
Christian health nonprofit dupes members Liberty HealthShare saddled thousands with debt as it built a family empire including pot farm, bank and airline Salon · Feb 28, 2023
How Jimmy Carter integrated his evangelical Christian faith into his political work, despite mockery and misunderstanding “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” Jimmy Carter said while introducing himself to national political reporters when he announced his campaign to be the 39th president of the United States in December 1974. The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023
We’re told Pentecostal churches are growing, but they’re not any more. Is there a gender problem? Aside from young people, we don’t know for certain who is leaving Pentecostal churches. But anecdotally, it appears to be women. The New Daily · Feb 26, 2023
We're told Pentecostal churches like Hillsong are growing in Australia, but they're not anymore – is there a gender problem? The conventional narrative about Australian Christianity is that Pentecostal churches – most famously, Hillsong – are bucking the trend of declining attendance at the big denominations (such as Catholic and Anglican churches). That in fact, Pentecostal churches continue to grow. The Conversation · Feb 26, 2023
‘Jesus Revolution’ tells the true story of Christian hippies and an Orange County church ANAHEIM, Calif. — Eight years ago, as writer-director Jon Erwin was researching an unrelated movie project, he stumbled across a 1971 issue of Time magazine, which featured a psychedelic purple picture of Jesus under the headline, “The Jesus Revolution.” The Orange County Register · Feb 24, 2023
Explainer: Key voting blocs ahead of Nigeria election A close look at the four main voter constituencies and how they could affect Nigeria’s upcoming election results. Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023
Meta profited from anti-LGBTQ+ ads despite entering float in Sydney Mardi Gras Company accepted money from groups such as Australian Christian Lobby, who labelling a drag queen event as ‘attempt to sexualise innocent toddlers’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
U.S. condemns Myanmar arrest, detention of Kachin Baptist leader The United States on Thursday condemned the Myanmar military authorities' arrest and detention of a Christian religious leader and called for his immediate release and for all charges against him to be dropped. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Christian right's radicalization worsens Showily booting the famous Saddleback Church is the latest example of why the church can't keep young people around Salon · Feb 23, 2023
Explainer-What is the Good Friday Agreement and when was it signed? The Good Friday Agreement largely ended the "Troubles", three decades of violence that had racked Northern Ireland since the late 1960s. It was signed on April 10, 1998 - which fell that year on Good Friday in the Christian Easter holiday. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Intimidation isn't a Christian value and doctors must be listened to Record View says the misogynistic behaviour of those outside hospitals in this vile intimidation of women must be stopped. Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023 Movie review: 'Jesus Revolution' a sanitized, scattered story about religious movement It’s been fascinating to watch the rise, and evolution, of the faith-based movie over the years, and director Jon Erwin has been a part of that. He’s carved out a niche for himself, collaborating with his brother Andrew and focusing on true stories with a musical element, including “I Still…
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Pope at Lent's start: end 'dictatorship' of the superficial Pope Francis has ushered in the solemn Christian Lenten period of sacrifice and reflection by encouraging people to cast off what he called the “dictatorship” of heavy agendas and superficial needs
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 Free Church of Scotland say Kate Forbes being hit with 'anti-Christian intolerance' THE Free Church of Scotland have accused opponents of SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes’s bid to become first minister of “anti-Christian…
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023 When does Lent 2023 begin? Meaning behind season and when it ends Lent is a 40 day Christian season (not counting Sundays) that begins on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday February 22 and finishes on Thursday April 5. The season is marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. Here is everything you need to know about Lent.
The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 Lent is here – remind me what it's all about? 5 essential reads Foreheads smudged with the sign of the cross are the most visible sign of Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent in many Christian denominations. The 40-day period leads up to Holy Week, some of the most sacred days in the church calendar – including Easter, which commemorates Christians’…
The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 Presidential elections in Nigeria: alarm over violence and security likely to drive vote With Nigeria’s presidential elections slated for Saturday 25 February, the country’s independent electoral commission’s offices have suffered several attacks in recent weeks. Concerns over security have been such that its head, Mahmood Yakubu, expressed doubts on 9 January whether the elections could take place.
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023 Gay Labour MSP accuses SNP's Kate Forbes of devaluing his marriage to husband Labour’s Paul O’Kane also said Forbes was “out of step” with Christians over her opposition to gay marriage.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Logan's harmony of faiths demonstrates Australia's changing face of religion The 2021 census revealed more Australians are now Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus than ever before. In Logan, south of Brisbane, these faiths intermingle.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Ruins of Turkish city of Antakya tell story of a rich past The city of Antakya, known as Antioch in ancient times, has been destroyed many times by earthquakes
Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023 Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? The tradition, celebrated by households across the country, is part of a Christian holiday
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023 Professor at Florida Christian college that hosted DeSantis may be fired for ‘indoctrinating’ students on race Controversy comes amid Florida’s larger campaign against teaching on racism and sexuality