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Should Christians Engage in Politics?

Should Christians Engage in Politics?

Christian Students and Political Activity: What does the Bible really have to say about politics?

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Book Review: To Change the World - James Davidson Hunter (2010)

Book Review: To Change the World - James Davidson Hunter (2010)

A review of ‘To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the …

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Book Review: Good News for the Public Square - Editor Timothy Laurence (2014)

Book Review: Good News for the Public Square - Editor Timothy Laurence (2014)

Will Coombs helps us think through the content of Good News for the Public Square - a key book for …

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Book Review: Political Visions & Illusions – David T. Koyzis (2019)

Book Review: Political Visions & Illusions – David T. Koyzis (2019)

A review of David T. Koyzis’ ’Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey and Christian …

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Book Review: Plugged In - Dan Strange (2019)

Book Review: Plugged In - Dan Strange (2019)

Politics Network student, Elikem, shares with us Dan Strange’s book and how it might help us …

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Engaging with Elections

Engaging with Elections

Ahead of the 2019 election we took some time to think through some principles for how to approach …

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Gleaning and the Global Economy

Gleaning and the Global Economy

Former Politics Network student, Evan, shares his thoughts on what the Old Testament principle of …

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Book Review: God and Politics - Mark Dever (2016)

Book Review: God and Politics - Mark Dever (2016)

A review of God and Politics - Mark Dever (2016)

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When to Start a Rebellion: Submitting to Government

When to Start a Rebellion: Submitting to Government

As the pandemic drags on and we struggle through the third lockdown we are increasingly having to …

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A Christian Approach to Criminal Justice

A Christian Approach to Criminal Justice

Given that justice is a core theme at the heart of the Bible how should we, as Christians, approach …

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Confronting the Challenges Facing the NHS

Confronting the Challenges Facing the NHS

How should we approach the NHS as Christians going forward into the 21st Century? A Doctor takes us …

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Just Distraction: What does the Bible say about Social Justice?

Just Distraction: What does the Bible say about Social Justice?

Given that justice is a core theme at the heart of the Bible how should we, as Christians, approach …

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Is a Christian Approach to Brexit possible?

Is a Christian Approach to Brexit possible?

Between 2016 and 2020 Brexit was cast as the most important and most divisive issue of the day. …

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The Christian Case for Socialism

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The Christian Case for Socialism

Labour MP Rachael Maskell explores how her Christian faith underpins her political allegiance.

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The Christian Case for Liberalism

The Christian Case for Liberalism

Liberal Democrat MP and former party leader Tim Farron explores why he is a Christian and a liberal.

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The Christian Case for Conservatism

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The Christian Case for Conservatism

Former Conservative MP David Burrowes explores how his Christian faith underpins his political …

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The Christian Case for Nationalism

The Christian Case for Nationalism

Neil MacLeod, a pro-Scottish Independence Lawyer gives his thoughts on why he is a Christian and a …

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Book Review: Awaiting the King - James K A Smith (2017)

Book Review: Awaiting the King - James K A Smith (2017)

Charlie Watkins reviews the finale of James K A Smith’s Cultural Liturgies series, Awaiting …

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C.S. Lewis on the Politics of a Fallen Humanity

C.S. Lewis on the Politics of a Fallen Humanity

What do the writings of C.S. Lewis say about politics and governing in the fallen world we inhabit? …

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Why I Love The Politics Network

Why I Love The Politics Network

Chris Ringland, a former student, shares his experiences with the Politics Network and how it …

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Humble and Faithful: The Importance of Character

Humble and Faithful: The Importance of Character

Civil Servant Adam Isaacs shares his reflections on a life of politics and how one makes a …

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Getting on the Ladder

Getting on the Ladder

This resource outlines some graduate programmes that members of the Politics Network should think …

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Book Review: A Better Ambition – Tim Farron MP (2019)

Book Review: A Better Ambition – Tim Farron MP (2019)

A review of ‘A Better Ambition: Confessions of a Faithful Liberal’ – Tim Farron MP …

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God in the System - Parliament

God in the System - Parliament

Arguably society is becoming more secular, but at the heart of government God is very much still …

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God in the System – Policy Process

God in the System – Policy Process

The process of public policy formation can seem mysterious, but there is plenty of space for …

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God in the System - Uncertainty

God in the System - Uncertainty

In the midst of a pandemic Public Servants are grappling with how to deliver services into …

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Serving Christ as a Pollster

Serving Christ as a Pollster

Pollster Andrew Hawkins shares his thoughts on the need for Christians in the world of political …

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Pursuing Christ in Parliament

Pursuing Christ in Parliament

This forms part of our series on faith in the public square which seeks to connect the gospel to …

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Pursuing Christ in Local Politics

Pursuing Christ in Local Politics

This forms part of our series on faith in the public square which seeks to connect the gospel to …

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Pursuing Christ in Student Politics

Pursuing Christ in Student Politics

Politics Network member Debs shares why, as a Christian, she ran in her Student Union elections and …

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Pursuing Christ in our Campaigning

Pursuing Christ in our Campaigning

This forms part of our series on faith in the public square which seeks to connect the gospel to …

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Where does our help come from?

Where does our help come from?

With the political turmoil, drama, and challenges of recent years we might have begun to question …

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Lessons from Longevity

Lessons from Longevity

The UCCF Politics Network sits down with the Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP to hear about the way his …

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Political Principles

Political Principles

What do we learn about politics from 1 Peter? Here are some of our core convictions at the Politics …

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Praying for our Leaders: A Duty and Privilege

Praying for our Leaders: A Duty and Privilege

In this resource Nathan helps us to think through the Biblical command to pray for our political …

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Events Week ft. Politicians

Events Week ft. Politicians

Members of the LSE Christian Union share their reflections on their Events Week and the benefit of …

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Book Review: A Practical View of Christianity - William Wilberforce (1797)

Book Review: A Practical View of Christianity - William Wilberforce (1797)

Tom reviews William Wilberforce’s a Practical View of Christianity with an eye to what we …

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Book Review: Against The Flow - John Lennox (2015)

Book Review: Against The Flow - John Lennox (2015)

In 2014 the former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams caused shockwaves when he declared his …

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William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce

What can we learn from this giant of the faith?

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Politics in a Pandemic

Politics in a Pandemic

Where are we to look for hope in a time of pandemic? Is politics all we have?

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A Light to the Nations

A Light to the Nations

Sir Gary Streeter MP shares some of his political testimony and how he seeks to serve God as an MP.

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Rabbit in the Headlights: Dealing with ‘Those’ Questions

Rabbit in the Headlights: Dealing with ‘Those’ Questions

At some point every Christian in politics will have to deal with ‘those’ questions. Tim …

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Discussion - ‘Compassion and Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement’ by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler

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Discussion - ‘Compassion and Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement’ by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler

Our discussion guide for the AND Campaign’s ‘Compassion and Conviction.

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Buckle Up: The Farce of ‘Seatbelt Gate’

Buckle Up: The Farce of ‘Seatbelt Gate’

This week Tom gives his perspective on Risih Sunak’s fixed penalty notice.

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Beyond the Pale

Beyond the Pale

In this extra addition to the Making Headlines schedule, Tom looks in on what we might have to …