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War and peace

The idea of shalom echoes through the whole Bible.

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Harry Potter and Christianity

The Harry Potter books and films have a surprising amount of resonance with the Bible. We look at the big themes.

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Why do Catholics have a Pope?

The Pope is the head of the Catholic church. But why is there a Pope, and what does he do?

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8 Alister McGrath - Thinking about the Trinity

What is the Trinity? Why do Christians believe in it?

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Israel and Palestine - a brief introduction to the origins of the conflict

The history of Israel and Palestine is long and complicated. Here we lay out the facts.

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Far from God

Do you feel too far from God? Can you come back? Can you be forgiven? The Bible says yes!

Your questions - answered!

Each month, former atheist turned theologian, Alister McGrath will be answering the questions that you've been asking.

Watch him on video or read the articles. Dive in to get started now.

How do I read the Bible?

The Bible is a big book! In fact it's a collection of 66 books, which tell the story of God's love and rescue of mankind. But where to start...?

Grief, loss and meaning

Grief and loss affect us all at different times. Here you will find a helpful page full of resources and hope.

Faith journeys

Not every faith story, or testimony, is a straight line from unbelief to Christian faith. Our journeys start from the moment we're born, and continue as we grow in the love and knowledge of God, often with many twists and turns along the way.

We've curated a series of videos to encourage you whether you've been a believer for years, or wouldn't call yourself a Christian, or are somewhere else along your faith journey.

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Mental health

Are you or someone you know experiencing mental illness? God knows and he cares.

Mental health - home page

God created us as complete beings. He cares deeply for all aspects of our wellbeing, including our mental health.

Help me God!

You may well be reading this in the context of distress or pain. It may be that you or someone you love is in trouble or doesn't know where to turn. This is written in the hope that you will find healing and help.

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Different denominations, same God

There are so many denominations, it can get confusing. But trust in God is at the heart of each one.

Doubt

Doubt is a common feature in the Bible. But doubt is not the same as unbelief.

What is a Christian?

A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings.

What is love?

Christians believe that God made people because he loves us. He wants us to love him.

Do angels exist?

Angels are mentioned nearly 300 times in the Bible but remain something of a mystery.

What is the purpose of life?

Christians believe that life is not an accident. There is a purpose and meaning to every life.

New or alternative spiritualities

There is an increasing interest in general spirituality, and specific practices and religions. We take a deeper dive into what these mean.

New or alternative spiritualities - home page

Many people think of themselves as spiritual, but not religious. We look at how different expressions of spirituality sit with Christianity.

Jesus' Life

If you're wondering where to start, why not discover more about the founder of the Christian faith - Jesus...

Jesus' Life

Who was Jesus? Was he real?

Jesus Christ was a real person who lived about 2,000 years ago. But he is so much more than that...

Jesus' Life

Jesus the feminist

Read the Gospel of Mark, and decide for yourself - Who is Jesus?

The Gospel of Mark

Read the whole story of the life of Jesus, as told by Mark.

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War and peace

Harry Potter and Christianity

Why do Catholics have a Pope?

8 Alister McGrath - Thinking about the Trinity

Israel and Palestine - a brief introduction to the origins of the conflict

Far from God

Your questions - answered!

How do I read the Bible?

Grief, loss and meaning

Mental health

Mental health - home page

Help me God!

Different denominations, same God

Doubt

What is a Christian?

What is love?

Do angels exist?

What is the purpose of life?

New or alternative spiritualities

New or alternative spiritualities - home page

Jesus' Life

If you're wondering where to start, why not discover more about the founder of the Christian faith - Jesus...

Who was Jesus? Was he real?

Jesus' miracles

Jesus' return - the Second Coming

Timeline of Jesus' life

Jesus' teachings

Jesus the feminist

The Gospel of Mark