Sabbath is more than a day off—it’s a rhythm of rest that aligns us with God’s order. In a restless, 24/7 world, keeping Sabbath is an act of faith, resisting burnout and reclaiming grace. As Ian Stackhouse reflects, it’s a gift from God and a witness to His reign.
Dr Michael Schluter and Matthew Ferguson’s article, intended for EU policymakers, presents a relationships-centred approach to address Europe’s demographic decline. The article presents that current policies focus too heavily on economic incentives, failing to address social, cultural, and ideological factors that impact family decisions. Key recommendations include prioritising family policy, reducing time pressures on parents, promoting the co-location of extended families, restructuring corporate responsibility to support family life, and reorienting education to emphasise relational values. They advocate a shift toward “relational rights,” balancing individual and communal responsibilities, to foster a supportive environment for family growth.
The enactment of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 drew significant attention globally. Despite the controversy, the Act adds little new, primarily extending existing hate crime laws. However, concerns arise regarding free speech and the broad interpretation of "hatred." For Christians, evaluating such laws critically, through a biblical lens, remains essential to safeguarding both truth and conscience.
Alcohol is deeply embedded in society, fueling business deals and social interactions. However, its harms are undeniable—contributing to violent crime, domestic abuse, and rising deaths. The Bible permits alcohol but warns against drunkenness, advocating temperance. Policies should encourage moderation by promoting public awareness, and enforcing existing laws to curb excessive drinking in social spaces.
Artificial intelligence is a powerful gift of technology. It is a tool which helps us to solve some of the most complex technical challenges facing people today, from cancer screening to famine prediction. But the Bible also illuminates the ruts and potholes ahead of us in the road towards its good use. We should remember that artificial intelligence will make us more powerful, but never more moral, and that the deception embedded in its name can tempt us to shift responsibility, and neglect our love of others. We must always remember the ‘artificial’ in artificial intelligence.
The financial world is shifting rapidly, but as Christians, we are called to steward our resources with wisdom. In Money Matters, Dr Paul Mills provides a clear roadmap to financial health, rooted in Scripture. By embracing biblical principles, we can break free from a debt-driven culture and build a stable financial future.
Our vision is to teach Christians the Relational worldview based on its biblical foundations, and its implications for private and public life, so that Christians can more effectively bring about transformation of their societies and demonstrate both the credibility and the heart of the gospel.
