Robert Parr

Is Jesus really a conservative and not a centrist?
Is Jesus really a conservative and not a centrist?

A brief look through scripture suggests that Jesus could be taken to align with all of the different points of the political compass at different times.

London Deputy Mayor praises Christian charity housing scheme for refugees
London Deputy Mayor praises Christian charity housing scheme for refugees

The Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development has visited a refugee homelessness prevention scheme run by a Christian charity.

Survey: young British Christians more critical of Israel and Jews than older generations
Survey: young British Christians more critical of Israel and Jews than older generations

Pro Jewish groups have said that young British Christians are more antisemitic compared with their American counterparts and with older generations of Christians, following the results of a survey.

Missionary in DRC 'trying to be a sign of hope in the midst of the anguish and the pain'
Missionary in DRC 'trying to be a sign of hope in the midst of the anguish and the pain'

The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to deteriorate, with more than 2,000 people killed since M23 rebels seized the eastern city of Goma.

Mercy Ships restores young boys a withered arm
Mercy Ships restores young boys a withered arm

A young boy whose life was blighted by a snake bite is finally able to use his right arm following surgery and care from health charity Mercy Ships.

Majority of US teens 'motivated' to know about Jesus
Majority of US teens 'motivated' to know about Jesus

A new survey has suggested that the vast majority of American teens have at least a passing interest in knowing more about Jesus.

As Modi visits Trump, Christians raise concerns about religious freedom in India
As Modi visits Trump, Christians raise concerns about religious freedom in India

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the US, concerns have been raised about anti-Christian hate crimes in the world's most populous democracy.

Christian radio stations promoting peace in a world of war
Christian radio stations promoting peace in a world of war

Christian radio stations are being used to promote peaceful coexistence between faiths and communities in some of the most troubled parts of the world.

Trump, Putin and Ukraine: blessed are the peacemakers?
Trump, Putin and Ukraine: blessed are the peacemakers?

The current situation may have been avoided if both sides of the conflict were able to make an attempt to understand each other's concerns and interests.

Myanmar church bombed just weeks after becoming cathedral
Myanmar church bombed just weeks after becoming cathedral

A newly designated Catholic cathedral has been bombed by the ruling military regime in Myanmar.

After Kristie Higgs, can Christians find their courage?
After Kristie Higgs, can Christians find their courage?

It's worth remembering just how bad things have got before we start celebrating too much.

Why would anyone fight for modern Britain?
Why would anyone fight for modern Britain?

A recent study commissioned by The Times has suggested that around half of Gen Z believe Britain is racist and only 11 per cent of the age group would be willing to fight for the country, a significant drop from 20 years ago.

Christmas was the deadliest time for Christians in Nigeria
Christmas was the deadliest time for Christians in Nigeria

Christmas in Nigeria, far from being a time in which the arrival of the Prince of Peace could be welcomed, turned out to be the deadliest and most violent month of the year for the country's persecuted Christians.

Wikipedia co-founder tells his faith story
Wikipedia co-founder tells his faith story

Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has publicly declared himself to be a Christian after years as a sceptic.

CoE grants £2 million to support struggling clergy
CoE grants £2 million to support struggling clergy

The Church of England has confirmed that it will be committing a £2 million grant to the Clergy Support Trust (CST), a centuries old charity that provides financial, health and wellbeing support to members of the clergy.

CoE reparations plan 'poorly justified, historically uninformed'
CoE reparations plan 'poorly justified, historically uninformed'

The Church of England's plan to put £100 million towards slavery reparations has been condemned as "poorly justified, historically uninformed" and possibly lacking in legal justification.