Police officer praised for defending right to preach in Muslim area
A female police officer who apparently defended the rights of a Christian street preacher against complaints from a crowd of Muslim men in London has been praised for her actions.
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The struggle for freedom persists and there are signs of hope
Hungarians celebrating a change in government last week reminds us that freedom can be recovered through democratic means and that illiberal systems are reversible and autocratic leaders are removable. Yet for followers of Jesus our hope is not in political change. Freedom is an inner reality that we must cultivate.
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The dignity difference between Christianity and Islam
Islam and Christianity share more common ground than you might expect, but their answers to the deepest question about human value diverge in ways that matter. Living as neighbors provides a great opportunity to share about God's sacrificial love in relation to the dignity that God has given all human beings.
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No quiet revival: when confirmation bias masks error
Celebration of the UK's "Quiet Revival" may have suddenly gone quiet but the experience has left the Evangelical Church with valuable lessons to learn—no more so than to be cautious of confirmation bias (believing something is true because you want it to be so). We do well to ensure that what we are celebrating is verifiably accurate.
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Reflecting on Jesus' Palm Sunday example of triumph
As Christian Nationalism supports brute force and the application of power locally and globally, Palm Sunday presents a reality check for true followers of Jesus. His example is ours to follow, not the example of Constantine. Jesus' triumph, in contrast, was subversive; one of humility, compassion, and grief for those abused by the misuse of power. Only Jesus' way leads to resurrection.
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Church of England General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced.
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UK preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones
Britain’s controversial abortion buffer zones are being challenged in court again, this time by Stephen Green, who was found guilty of breaching a zone in Ealing.
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Bible Society researcher defends 'Quiet Revival' findings on rising Christian confidence
By Chris EyteBritish young people aged 18 to 34 and ethnic minorities are more confident in sharing their Christian faith since the publication of the “Quiet Revival” report in April 2025 by the Bible Society, according to a survey of 2,000 British evangelicals commissioned by communications agency Jersey Road and conducted by Whitestone Insight.
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Scientific evidence for a ‘clockmaker’ explored in book for an anxious generation
By Chris EyteThe international bestseller God, The Science, The Evidence argues that scientific evidence for the existence of God complements faith and provides reassurance in an age of uncertainty. Christian Daily International interviewed Bolloré, 80, a computer engineer from Brittany currently living in London, about the science-faith debate presented in the book.
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Evangelical Alliance Ireland warns of 'pornified' platforms targeting girls
By Chris EyteThe head of Evangelical Alliance Ireland has described a report on the exposure of young girls to sexualized content online as “concerning” and expressed support for government action to strengthen social media age restrictions.
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UK puberty blockers trial for children draws criticism from evangelicals and LGB advocates
By Chris EyteOpposition is mounting against a new puberty blockers trial for children in the U.K., with both evangelical groups and LGB advocacy organizations expressing opposition for different reasons. Children as young as 10 will be subject to a “puberty blocker” experiment announced by King’s College London (KCL) on Nov. 22, 2025.
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Assisted dying bill halted in UK House of Lords
A proposed assisted dying law in the United Kingdom has stalled in the House of Lords after failing to progress through the upper chamber on April 24, effectively halting the legislation ahead of the next parliamentary session.
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