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1 month ago | 
catholicworldreport.com | Heather Tomlinson |Carl Olson
Volunteers pray at a vigil at an abortion clinic in Ealing, West London, the site of the first “buffer zone” in the U.K. They are restricted by law from being closer than 500 meters (about 1,600 feet) to the clinic, more than the 150 meters (500 feet) imposed by the nationwide law in October 2024. / Credit: Photo courtesy of 40 Days for Life InternationalLondon, England, Mar 22, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
christiantoday.com | Heather Tomlinson
As Donald Trump returns to the White House this month, the US and the world are as divided in their opinions of him as ever. There remains a similar disagreement over the results of the 2020 election. Many Trump supporters adamantly believe he should be completing his second term right now rather than starting it. Yet those who dislike him say this point of view is ridiculous and that it has been 'debunked' many times.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
christiantoday.com | Heather Tomlinson
The astonishing rise of 'gender ideology', which asserts that any individual can choose to be male, female or anything in between, has led to a considerable rise in the number of people identifying as transgender. Unfortunately a growing group now regret this decision, especially any attempts to medically change their bodies.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Heather Tomlinson
Deliberate arson attacks on churches are part of a wider increase in hate crimes against Christians. But who is to blame? Heather Tomlinson investigates
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A symbolic resurrection will take place in Paris in two weeks’ time when the Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, five years after the historic building was destroyed by fire.
This medieval icon is just one of hundreds of churches across the world to be engulfed in flames in recent years.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
christiantoday.com | Heather Tomlinson
The very existence of truth has been rejected by many people today, but the reality of an objective truth is a vital foundation for belief in God.
Have you ever tried to persuade someone to believe in Christ, only to be told, 'well, that's true for you, and I'm happy for you, but it's not true for me?'
This attitude is a new development in our societies, in which 'truth' is effectively seen as just an opinion rather than objective and real.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
christiantoday.com | Heather Tomlinson
A US priest has spoken words of mercy and faith after a series of "wildly improbable events" saved his life after being stabbed in the street by a stranger with no apparent motive.
Father Matt Marino - who ministers in Trinity Parish church in the city of St Augustine, Florida - told local TV news channels of his compassion for the young woman who committed the senseless act which nearly took his life.
Early morning in October, he was sitting with friends at a coffee shop.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Heather Tomlinson
Did the late charismatic leader Kim Clement accurately predict major political events? That’s what some Christians have claimed on social media. Heather Tomlinson investigates
A number of “prophets” are said to have predicted the extraordinary happenings surrounding Donald Trump.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Heather Tomlinson
We may disagree with their decision, but our American brothers and sisters had good reasons for backing Trump, says Heather Tomlinson. We should seek to understand them
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President elect Donald Trump does not have much support in the UK.
According to Ipsos, 50% of us believed a Harris victory would be a “good thing,” while only 21% said the same of Trump.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
christiantoday.com | Heather Tomlinson
In recent years, surveys show that we are becoming much more divided over politics, with real animosity felt towards the other 'side' that can lead to family breakdown and intolerance. The 2024 US presidential election has been yet another example. However there are ways in which we can reverse this trend in our own lives and so influence others towards a more charitable attitude, too.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
christiantoday.com | Heather Tomlinson
What does 'loving our enemies' look like in our bitterly divided society? Although they don't always make the headlines, many people are working hard to overcome hatred for people who vote differently.
"I don't understand how we got so toxic and just so divided and so bitter," said former US president Barack Obama at a rally for democratic candidate Kamala Harris two weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
There is no doubt that hostile political divisions have worsened in the US and the UK.
