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Sexual harassment, assault and sending nude photos are commonplace in British schools - Ofsted report

The review of 900 children spanned 32 state and private schools and colleges, and concluded that sexual harassment, including online sexual abuse, has become "normalised" for children and young people.

A theology of disagreement
A theology of disagreement

"We don't even bother to debate anymore, we just silence the opposition," said Elaine Storkey.

What motherhood taught me about living in God's season
What motherhood taught me about living in God's season

Mum guilt stopped Charlene Nwodo from working, but career ambition prevented her from fully enjoying her time at home with the kids. She writes about what she learned from this experience.

Justin Bieber leads worship at Judah Smith's church
Justin Bieber leads worship at Judah Smith's church

Justin Bieber recently co-led a worship set at the church of his best friend, Judah Smith.

YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'
YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'

The radio show channel of evangelical commentator Eric Metaxas has been removed from YouTube for supposedly posting Covid-19 "misinformation".

What role does the Church have to play in uniting people?
What role does the Church have to play in uniting people?

Jon Yates, Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund, thinks there is more the Church can be doing to unite society.

The importance of listening to the world
The importance of listening to the world

John Stott said Christians ought to listen to both the word and the world. Here's why.

Lessons in the faith from slave trader-turned hymn-writer John Newton
Lessons in the faith from slave trader-turned hymn-writer John Newton

Few stories in Christian history are more dramatic than that of John Newton, whose life demonstrates the title of his most famous hymn, 'Amazing Grace'.

Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study
Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study

Only 6% of Americans have a "biblical worldview," according to research from notable evangelical pollster George Barna released as part of a new endeavor with the Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council.

Shakespeare's musings on religion are like curious whispers – they require deep listening to be heard
Shakespeare's musings on religion are like curious whispers – they require deep listening to be heard

Writing at a time of great religious polarization and upheaval, Shakespeare's greatest pronouncements on faith are more like curious whispers – and, like whispers, they require deep listening to be heard.

Detransitioners share their stories
Detransitioners share their stories

A CBS "60 Minutes" segment highlighting the suffering of individuals harmed by transgender medicalization has raised the ire of LGBT activists and has others believing a shift in the debate over transgenderism is near.

Can I pray for my team to win on Saturday?
Can I pray for my team to win on Saturday?

I shall be praying for Brentford's victory on Saturday, knowing that rival fans may be praying for a different outcome. And that's fine too.

People struggling with Covid grief warned against contacting the dead
People struggling with Covid grief warned against contacting the dead

"If people saw the bondage to spiritualism we have seen, they would have nothing to do with it," said Rev Jayne Irlam, of the Baptist Deliverance Study Group, who is concerned that people are turning to spiritualism in the pandemic.

What to do when you're struggling with fear
What to do when you're struggling with fear

Are you struggling with fear today? Is it the pandemic, a job, food, something else? Are you seeing the size of your worries and not the size of your Savior? I think I can point you in a direction that might help you right-size your fear.

Nearly half of millennials 'don\'t know, don\'t care or don\'t believe' God exists
Nearly half of millennials 'don't know, don't care or don't believe' God exists

And only 16% believe they will go to Heaven after confessing their sins and accepting Jesus as their Savior.

Frank Skinner's wise words on the Christian faith
Frank Skinner's wise words on the Christian faith

In 'A Comedian's Prayer Book', Skinner poses serious questions for both believers and atheists.