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‘Are you Religious?’ Why a Christian may not say ‘yes’

"That's religion, that's not Christianity" so stated John Lennox in his recent conversation with Stephen Bartlett. But aren't they the same thing? This article explores how this isn't necessarily the case.

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Do You Believe in Atheism?  Why Unbelief Requires Faith 

Is Atheism really the absence of faith? Or a belief system in its own right? This article explores how a denial of God requires a step of faith.

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It’s Trending…But is Christianity True?

Christianity is trending. Bible sales are up 134%, Gen-Z are more 'religious' than boomers, and pop stars are singing about prayer. So what's going on? Jo Frost reflects on the 'gift of disillusionment' and asks whether dissatisfaction with the changing cultural landscape is opening the door for the Gospel.

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Untouchable in the Land of Equality

The caste system is not exclusive to India, it's showing up in Silicon Valley boardrooms too. Rahil explores how the Christian story offers such good news, whatever your heritage.

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What is the meaning of BC and AD?

Why does the life of an historical Jewish teacher divide human history? This article explores the origins of BC and AD, the story behind the calendar we use, and why the life of Jesus Christ continues to shape how humanity understands time itself.

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Spiritual, but not religious: Addressing common misconceptions

'Spiritual but not religious?' What does this mean and what does it have to say about who we are? Our spiritual curiosity rightly points beyond ourselves, but are we correct in writing-off religion? Max investigates whether looking to Christ means we need not chose between the two.

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How Christian Marriage Reshaped Indian Law

How did 'one husband and one wife' enter law in a land shaped by the Epics where plural marriage was the norm? Rahil traces the history of India's changing marital culture and asks what inspired the change in law.

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Engaging with Truth in the Context of Indic Faiths

If you’ve ever had a deep conversation with someone from Hindu, Jain, Sikh, or Buddhist backgrounds, you might have noticed something unusual: truth doesn’t always mean the same thing to these groups as it does to Christians.

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What Draws People to the Occult?

Occult practices are rapidly gaining popularity, driven by social media trends like #WitchTok and endorsements from celebrities openly embracing these practices. In this video, Alanzo Paul examines the increasing allure of the occult, unpacking its promises of hidden knowledge, empowerment, and healing. He contrasts these with the Christian perspective, revealing how Christ offers a deeper, lasting fulfillment for our spiritual needs.

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How can I find meaning in my pain?

Alanzo Paul examines the profound question of God and suffering from a Christian perspective, exploring how God could allow suffering in our world. Through a combination of philosophical analysis, theological insights, and personal stories, he reflects on how faith can help us find meaning in the midst of pain and hardship.

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How Reliable is the Old Testament? (Part 2)

In this video, Calum Miller dives deep into the evidence for the Old Testament by exploring ancient history and archaeological findings. By aligning the accuracy of details in the stories of the Patriarchs and the Exodus with historical records, Calum demonstrates how the Old Testament is not just a book of ancient myths but describes real events in history.

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