The Prime Minister’s announcement has drawn criticism from teenagers who conduct most of their social lives via social media. We asked the policy adviser at the Evangelical Alliance UK about the role churches should play in offering places of community and friendship.
When people are discussing a case like this, Christians can testify to a way that takes justice for all seriously but also seeks to be scrupulously fair and hopes for mercy for all involved.
The March aims “to publicly celebrate Jesus, heal the spiritual atmosphere in our city, and raise hope and peace in our communities”, said the organisers.
In Hesse (Germany), some 250 leaders from a dozen countries gathered at the invitation of Pentecostal organisations. AIG Latinos aims to support Spanish-speaking pastors and churches with “spiritual guidance, practical training and tools”.
A Pew study also reveals that, in Sweden and the United Kingdom, the number of Protestants leaving the faith is six times higher than the number of those converting to it.
85% of evangelicals agree that Christianity has helped shape UK’s democracy. A study by the Evangelical Alliance also examines voting intentions.
Hundreds of amendments and a lengthy debate in both houses of parliament, combined with opposition from doctors, pro-life groups and a divided public, have put an end to the bill. Pro-assisted dying parliamentarians will have to start the process from scratch.
Evangelical Christians in the UK feel they can live out their faith openly, but half say that expressing their convictions on controversial issues has become more difficult.
The United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands also feature in the world’s Top 15 for religious diversity. The main competitor is not Islam, but religious non-affiliation, a study confirms.
The House of Lords rejects amendments calling for safety measures for women, such as an in-person consultation before receiving medication by post to induce an abortion outside a clinic.
The draft law failed to pass by 69 votes to 57. “This is a fantastic result for life, for compassion and for the most vulnerable”, evangelical leaders say.
What 10 European countries think about gambling, marital infidelity, homosexuality and abortion, according to a major survey by Pew Research.
Bullying, avoidance and narrative control are three mechanisms to consolidate and maintain power. They are the antithesis of the servant leadership to which Christ calls His people.
Twenty-six per cent of respondents in five countries surveyed agree with the following statement: “If my country had a capable and effective leader, I would not mind if they limited democratic rights and were not accountable to citizens for their actions”.
Jeremy Doku, Antoine Semenyo, Allison Becker, Noah Sadiki, Gabriel Jesus and Jurrin Timber often publicly share how their faith shapes their lives as world-class footballers.
A report of the EAUK analyses what prompted those with no Christian background at all to search for God, what helped them along the way and what’s happened since.
The latest official figures released (from the year 2023) are the worst since the Abortion Act of 1967. “The scale is staggering, 762 abortions every day”, says Christian group Both Lives UK.
“The Bible sales are evidence of a significant cultural shift regarding matters of faith and religion in this country”, says Sam Richardson.
Several players from the leading Champions and Premier League team openly share their Christian faith in public. “I love it, I think it’s phenomenal”, says Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta.
The budget offered immediate, positive financial relief for low-income families through welfare changes, but introduced a complex, long-term change to SEND funding.
The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe also reports a rise “in legal restrictions affecting freedom of religion”.
It is part of a decision to axe 48 degrees. “Theology is central to growth of the human psyche, culture, and our general moral awareness”, says a petition against the cut.
A year after Justin Welby's resignation, the Bishop of London becomes the first woman in history to lead the Church of England. She faces an institution divided between conservatives and liberals, both within England and globally.
The Evangelical Alliance is among the signatories of a letter condemning the use of the cross as a symbol of exclusion of foreigners. They consider it to be a ‘corruption’ of the gospel message.
The oldest evangelical congregation in Galicia (northwest of Spain) organises concerts, exhibitions and historical tours, highlighting its social work and commitment to the city.
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