A new report by the Swiss Federal Council has found that privately hosting Ukrainian refugees has had a generally positive effect on their integration, affirming the role played by churches and faith-based networks in supporting displaced people since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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.
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.
Under the language of "reform", two decisions were advanced last week by the UK government: the decriminalization of do-it-yourself abortion up to birth; and the decision to not reinstate the requirement for in-person medical consultation before abortion pills are prescribed. Here's why I am angry, ashamed, and apprehensive.
The war between Iran and Israel/United States, can be framed as a pursuit of two very different end-times perspectives. One from Evangelical Christianity (USA), the other from Shiite Muslim theology (Iran). Both envision the return of a messiah figure to rule the world. Jesus, however, did not call us to precipitate the end, that is the Father's prerogative. We are to love God and our neighbor, and this must remain our focus.
Mothers in England and Wales may be less likely to face criminal charges for ending their own pregnancies up to birth after the House of Lords approved a controversial legal measure on Wednesday (March 18), prompting strong concern from evangelical leaders who say the change weakens protections for women and unborn children.
Scotland’s Parliament voted on March 17 to reject a bill that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults, prompting a strong response from leaders of the UK Evangelical Alliance, who said the outcome protects vulnerable people and upholds the value of life.
The case of a schoolgirl reportedly sent from Northern Ireland to England for an abortion, and reportedly left traumatized by the experience, shows how confusion remains about abortion rights, an evangelical advocate for mothers and children has told Christian Daily International.
rman theologian and missiologist Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher is calling for a renewed understanding of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans as a foundational text for global mission rather than a purely doctrinal treatise. In a recent interview with Christian Daily International, Schirrmacher reflects on insights from his latest book, The Letter to the Romans – a Charter for World Mission, arguing that Western theology has long overlooked the epistle’s missionary purpose.
The new Archbishop of Canterbury will take part in a six-day, 140-kilometer (87-mile) walking pilgrimage beginning Tuesday (March 17) from London to Canterbury in England to spiritually prepare for her official installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25.
A local businessman and YouTuber known for offering controversial wealth-creation advice says he is so frustrated by empty church buildings in England that he has offered to buy one and rent it free of charge to a Christian community willing to use it for worship, evangelism and serving the homeless.
The World Evangelical Alliance on Wednesday welcomed the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the temporary pause in hostilities could lead to a permanent peace agreement.
