Andy Walton
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Three Places That Need Your Prayers This Weekend
Each week we report on places across the world. Here's a guide to help you pray for various parts of the world that need God's presence this weekend.
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Why It's Ok To Be A 'Spineless Christian'
For many parts of the Church, being 'spineless' has become one of the contemporary 'deadly sins'. But is being spineless really as bad as it sounds?
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Faith Is The Number One Influence On How Americans Vote
A new survey says Americans will be influenced by their faith more than any other factor in the upcoming Presidential election.
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Are Churches Really As Unwelcoming As Surveys Say?
A survey today from pro-LGBT campaigners in the Church of England claimed many people feel disenfranchised and unwelcome at church. The initial figures made for depressing reading...
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Research Shows People Who Believe In God Understand The World Less? Hang On A Minute...
Many of us who are believers will have excellent reasons to back up and ground our faith. We know this â and it's frustrating when others presume we don't.
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The More People Have Benefits Stopped, The More They Turn To Food Banks
New research from Christian-based charity the Trussell Trust suggests that taking away benefits from people as a punishment means they end up using foodbanks.
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The Tax Collector And The Pharisee: How God's Mercy Is Shown To Unexpected People
One of the best examples of Jesus' radical parables is the Parable of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18.
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Tom Wright: Church Must Reclaim Its Prophetic Role In Society
The leading theologian this week turned his attention to how the Church and the media should relate to each other.
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Only One In Six Americans Fully Trust Religious Leaders
Only 13 per cent of Americans say they have a "great deal" of confidence in religious leaders to act in the best interests of the public.
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10 Places Which Tell The Story Of Christian History In Britain
American readers may note that the pound is currently at a low ebb and may be eyeing a trip across the pond. For visitors from near and far, here is a list of 10 places to visit which have a spiritual significance...
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This Spiritual Practice Is Shared By Millions Around The World Every Day
The Examen was developed by St Ignatius of Lloyola â a Spanish soldier who abandoned his military career once he had converted to Christianity. He developed a series of techniques which he wrote down as The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola.
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UN Criticised For Downplaying Jewish Links To Jerusalem's Temple Mount
A United Nations agency has prompted an angry response after a statement over one of the world's most controversial site. UNESCO â the organization which deals with culture and heritage â has issued a resolution which emphasizes the Muslim character of the site.