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Opinion
My thoughts on the assisted dying bill and the sovereignty of God
On 29 November 2024, MPs will vote on the proposed bill to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life. Having lost her parents in quick succession, Danielle Finch knows the pain of watching loved ones suffer and considers what this bill might mean for Christians.
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Opinion
Where is Christ in this year's Christmas adverts?
‘If I had the right client and the right budget, I’d try to make an ad that reflects the greatest story in history,’ says Lizzie Hutchison as she takes a look at what top retailers have produced this year.
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Opinion
The Martha Stewart documentary on Netflix reminded me that in Christ, I don’t need to be perfect
‘For women, the pressure to ‘have it all’ – and do it perfectly – is as pernicious as it was when Martha was touting her own brand of the liberated woman,’ says Lucy Jeremiah.
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Opinion
A woman returning pregnant from maternity leave is not a case for dismissal - and there are biblical grounds for offering grace in these situations
‘Even when it costs us financially, we are called to do what is right,’ says Shakira Peronet, as she looks at the case of a woman who had to fight her employers for justice.
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Opinion
‘Christians should support “End of Demand” for sex work’
‘It would be nice to think that we can separate trafficking from ‘normal’ prostitution, but that’s a comforting fiction,’ says Karen Murdarasi.
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Opinion
There is power in gospel music and its dark history offers lessons in perseverance
‘The trials many of our ancestors have overcome as black Christians are what make the heart of the music; the passion, the depth, the power, so compelling,’ said Hope Bonarcher.
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Opinion
Liam Payne’s death reminded me of how we all need to find our identity in Christ
‘God never intended for our roles in life or our circumstances to become our identity,’ says Danielle Finch, as she reflects on Liam Payne’s death, and her own life as a disabled mother.
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Opinion
Why I believe pro-life and pro-choice groups have more in common than first glance suggests
Michelle Tant suggests that when it comes to abortion, ’Confronting women on the front line is too late and an upstream approach is vital if we are to make significant change to the statistics.’
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Article
On being different to the world
Hope Bonarcher shares honestly about the sting of rejection, and learning more about herself
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Opinion
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot highlights the importance of Christians adopting
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is a film based on the true story of a church community located in a small South eastern Texas town that adopted 77 displaced children in their community. Maxine Harrison shares her thoughts on the film.
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Opinion
Why the Bible should inform the assisted suicide bill and not be divorced from it
‘The Bible extensively addresses the sanctity of life, and how believers should approach suffering, death, and God’s sovereignty over life and death,’ says Ann-Louise Graham, in the light of former Archbishop George Carey suggesting the contrary.
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Opinion
Why have producers removed God from the 2024 adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo?
Sophie Dianne was excited to find one of her favourite stories had been rebooted but she was disappointed to discover the story significantly changed.
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Opinion
Hit Netflix Rom-Com Nobody Wants This, completely ‘misses the mark’ on faith
Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright shares her thoughts on Netflix interfaith romantic comedy Nobody Wants This, starring Adam Brody as a Jewish Rabbi and Kristen Bell as an agnostic podcast host.
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Opinion
As Christians we shouldn’t be worried by the decriminalisation of sex work
‘Those who oppose the decriminalisation of sex work tend to be activists who are ideologically driven by conservative social morality,’ says Sally Hope as she looks at what it would mean for sex workers if their jobs were legalised.
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Opinion
I am a trustee for Prisons Week and this is why it is important
This Prisons Week, Rev Tracy Sickel encourages us to use the time to pray for incarcerated women - often the most vulnerable members of our society.
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Opinion
Was Maggie Smith a Christian?
Dame Maggie Smith has passed away aged 89. As Sophie Dianne remembers her roles including Mother Superior in Sister Act, she considers the faith of the much-loved actress.
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Opinion
As a Christian woman who has escaped religious persecution in Iran, I do not want Kamala Harris to become president of the United States
‘Kamala dismisses the abuse of actual rights facing hundreds of millions of women around the world, and as such endangers them, by marketing the only “right” that’s important is the “right to choose.”’ says Marziyeh Amirizadeh.
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Opinion
Is your church dedicated to raising awareness of domestic abuse?
In response to the Northern Irish government action to end violence against women, Sally Hope suggests some resources for training.
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Opinion
Does the rise of Korean culture in the global stage direct us to a move of God?
’I often wonder if this global phenomenon is merely the product of clever marketing or something far greater at play, something unseen,’ says Korean American, Debbie Choi as she looks at the rise in popularity of Korean music and television.
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Article
Without bravery ‘Christianity will perish’
Hope Bonarcher considers what might be behind Elon Musk’s recent statement on faith and urges us to speak up for truth