'Europe's Best Days Are Over' | Stig and CPAC Host Debate Whether the Future Is Conservative

Jul 16, 2026 | “What would be so bad about our countries reconnecting with their Christian foundations?” With conservatism reportedly on the rise, Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union and Times Radio’s Stig Abell debate whether the future of the democratic world is Christian.

Why shouldn't Iran be allowed to have nuclear weapons? Israel has lots of them. Why the double standards? — © Mark Alexander

EXPOSED - The Real Threat to Britain. Advisor to Queen Elizabeth II Explains All

July 7, 2026 | Msgr Michael Nazir-Ali is one of the most distinguished Christian leaders of the modern era. A former Bishop of Rochester, member of the House of Lords and one of the final two candidates to become Archbishop of Canterbury, he has spent more than four decades at the forefront of Christian theology, public life and international affairs, advising the Church, Parliament and the Royal Family.

Born in Pakistan into a family with both Christian and Muslim roots, he became one of the youngest bishops in the Anglican Communion before rising to become one of the most influential voices in the Church of England. His work has spanned Christian-Muslim relations, bioethics, religious freedom, evangelisation and the persecution of Christians across the world.

After serving for fifteen years as the 106th Bishop of Rochester, he entered the House of Lords, where he became the first religious leader from Asia to sit among the Lords Spiritual. He also chaired the Ethics and Law Committee of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, helping shape national debates on IVF, embryo research, stem cells, assisted dying and the dignity of human life. An internationally respected scholar, he has studied at Karachi, Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard, taught theology for decades and authored numerous books on Christianity, Islam, mission and public life.

In 2021, after a lifetime of ecumenical dialogue and theological reflection, Michael Nazir-Ali was received into full communion with the Catholic Church and ordained a Catholic priest for the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. The following year Pope Francis named him a Monsignor in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Christian thought and unity.

In this wide-ranging conversation with Catholic Unscripted, Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali reflects on the future of Christianity, the crisis facing Western civilisation, relations with Islam, the importance of evangelisation, the challenges confronting the Church today and the enduring hope of the Gospel.

Whether you know him from his years in the House of Lords, his leadership within the Church of England, his conversion to Catholicism or his influential writings, this is an interview with one of the most accomplished and intellectually formidable Christian voices of our time.

"Is King Charles Turning His Back on Christianity?" | David Starkey Talks... to Bijan Omrani

July 5, 2026 | The decision by King Charles III to change the nature of his role has rightly been greeted with consternation by many Christians. For the simple and powerful title of "Defender of the Faith", the monarchy's flourishing HR department has substituted the cumbersome title of "Protector of the Space for Faith within the Multi-faith Nation.”

Notice the language, the King's role is circumscribed and hemmed in by layers of cultural sensitivity. This is not the specific and expansive responsibility articulated for a powerful monarch but the qualified job description of a bureaucrat. Indeed the language is that of the professional office manager, laced as every workplace must now be with multi-cultural enforcement.

That the King has opted to redefine his role in this way is interpreted as turning away from this country's Christian roots in order to accommodate separatist and often outrightly hostile minority religions. It is, indeed, all of those things. But it is also a massive diminishment of the institution of monarchy, a taking away of its grandeur to be replaced with woke and vague platitudes which cannot possibly capture the hearts of a people. Combined with his selfish decision no longer to reside in the heart of London's ceremonial architecture, i.e. at Buckingham Palace, this week has seen The King reduce the stature of the institution he is sworn to uphold and protect.

To discuss this I'm joined by the author Bijan Omrani, who wrote the brilliant book 'Good Is An Englishman', that examines the central role of Christianity in creating and sustaining England. I hope you enjoy the episode.

He May Be the King, But Is Charles Also a Bit of a Traitor? Dear Reader, You Decide

THE GUARDIAN: Britain’s religious right is fuming over a document suggesting the monarch wants to be defender of all faiths. I’m with Charles: what does that make me?

This photo has been taken from this Guardian article. | King Charles and Queen Camilla with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally (left), at St Peter's church in Wolferton, on the Sandringham estate, Norfolk, 25 January 2026. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA
We need to talk about King Charles and specifically this: is the British monarch basically a traitor? Dr Gavin Ashenden is a former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth, and he says he may be. The king is attempting to change the job description of the British monarch from “defender of the faith” to the more inclusive “protector of the space for faith within the multifaith nation”, and you can see why someone who regularly appears on GB News to lament the “woke takeover” of the church and who suggests that Islam is inherently and uniquely violent would object to this. And then some.

“While the monarch cannot technically be a traitor, we might take refuge in grammar and find that the verb carries our feelings even if the noun cannot,” spluttered Ashenden. “Parliament and the oath it presented to the king as a condition of being crowned are betrayed; the Church of England is betrayed. The constitution is betrayed; Anglicans are specifically betrayed. And Christians in general will legitimately feel abandoned at the very least. Some of them too will feel betrayed.”

And it’s not just him on the smelling salts. “Christianity, not some multifaith mishmash, is the bedrock of our nation’s laws and culture,” said Ciarán Kelly, director of the Christian Institute. “This latest move seems designed to convey the message that Christianity is just one religion among many, and that all are equally valid. They are not.”

But there are at least half a dozen problems with all this carping. » | Ravi Holy | Monday, July 6, 2026

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The Recovering Catholic: What's Really behind the Christian Obsession with Homosexuality

Jun 7, 2026 | Why are so many Christians concerned with gay people while often ignoring other issues the Bible discusses far more frequently? In this video, we explore the history, theology, culture, fear, and social factors that have made homosexuality one of the most debated topics in modern Christianity. You'll discover why this issue became such a focal point, what the Bible actually says, and whether the focus reflects the teachings of faith or something deeper within religious culture. If you've ever wondered why LGBTQ issues generate so much attention in Christian circles, this conversation offers historical context, spiritual insight, and a fresh perspective.

These simple people who call themselves “Christian” have a very poor understanding of the Bible and of what Christianity teaches them. For starters, a Christian is supposed to believe that God is the Creator — the Creator who created everything, including homosexuals.

If we are to believe the Christian message, then we humans are an integral part of God’s creation — we are, in fact, God’s children. Ergo, if a homosexual is one of God’s creation then God clearly intended for that person to be that way. Or are we also to believe that God makes mistakes, believe that God errs?

But this cannot be! Why? Because we are also implored, nay commanded, to believe that God is all-knowing, omniscient, and infallible. He is therefore inerrant. So, if God is infallible, one can come only to one conclusion, and it is this: God created homosexuals that way because He wanted them to be that way. So, who are we, as mere mortals, to argue with God’s intentions and about His Creation?

The conclusion: It is Christian's bounden duty to accept homosexuals just as they are, for that is how God intended them to be. We might argue about the nature of behaviour; but we cannot, and should not, argue about the nature of being.

Hence, homosexuals should be PROUD of their God-given nature, and both homosexuals and heterosexuals alike should be tolerant and accepting of each other. This will lead to PEACE and UNDERSTANDING in the community. And God is, after all, the God of love and of peace. Indeed, Jesus, who Christians are supposed to believe is the ‘Son of God’ and be part of the Triune God, is often called the ‘King of Peace’.

It is interesting to note that Jesus never talked about the concept of same-sex attraction and same-sex love. Had this been a problem for Him, He surely would have said something about it. — © Mark Alexander

How Christianity Shaped the American Presidency

Apr 24, 2026 | “Dare I say this perhaps doesn’t reflect a deep religiosity of his own.”

Trump is trying to secure the evangelical Christian vote despite his “superficial” religious rhetoric, says author and broadcaster Edward Stourton.

Lawrence: Trump, Who Failed to Buy Stormy Daniels’ Silence, Now Seeks Iran Deal He Ripped Up

Apr 17, 2026 | Pope Leo issued a warning against those "who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economical, or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth." MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell explains why most of the world interpreted that as a description of Donald Trump, the irreligious man in the White House.

How could American voters have been so stupid and naïve as to not only elect, but also re-elect, Trump into office? How could they not have had the foresight to see and to imagine the misery that man would bring them if voted into office? One look at Trump should have been enough to put any switched on American off voting for him. After all, Trump’s character flaws are there, written all over him, for all the world to see. — © Mark Alexander

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Faith on the Rise among Romania’s Youth? | ARTE.tv Documentary

Feb 5, 2026 | An uncertain future, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic are making religion’s sense of safety and community appealing again – especially to young people. Does Romania’s spiritual turn signal a wider European trend?

Pope Leo Asked If Islam Is a Threat for Christians & Europe, Watch His Response

Dec 2, 2025 | Pope Leo XIV addressed concerns from some European Catholics who view Islam as a threat to Western Christian identity, emphasizing that fear is often fuelled by anti-immigration rhetoric rather than reality.

Speaking aboard his flight from Lebanon to Rome, he highlighted lessons of co-existence from Lebanon and urged authentic dialogue and respect between Muslims and Christians.

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Seth Andrews, Host of The Thinking Atheist, on the Un-Christian Behaviour of Many Christians

Sep 27, 2023 | Seth Andrews (@SethAndrewsTTA) is the host of The Thinking Atheist, a very popular podcast and online resource for nonbelievers. Seth talks about his life as an evangelical Christian and what led him to leave his faith. He and Leslie talk about how many Christians embrace seemingly un-Christian beliefs and policies, and what Humanists need to do to make the world a better place. …

How Hitler Became the Moral Compass of the West | Tom Holland

Sep 8, 2025 | Tom Holland addresses how Christianity transformed Western culture, showing how the cross redefined power, why Nietzsche rejected Christian values, and how Hitler’s Nazism ultimately reveals just how deeply Christian our moral instincts remain.

Tom Holland is an award-winning historian, author and broadcaster. He has written acclaimed books on subjects ranging from Ancient Rome and the Persian Empire to the rise of Islam, with his bestselling Dominion offering a sweeping account of Christianity’s formative impact on Western institutions, morality and culture.

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Mike Johnson Serves Trump, Not Jesus. And We Have to Say that Clearly and Often

Jan 25, 2025 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has made it clear again and again that when he has to choose between Trump and Jesus, he chooses Trump. His comments about Trump pardoning the J6 rioters is just the most recent example. Let's talk about why it's important to keep saying that.

Chris Hedges Exposes How America’s FAKE Christian Right & Billionaires Are Destroying Us! | Reupload

Feb 11, 2025 | Marc Lamont Hill sits down with Chris Hedges, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former New York Times Middle East bureau chief, to break down America’s looming future under a toxic mix of corporate greed, religious extremism, and fascist politics. Hedges calls out the “Christian Right” for its deep ties to the billionaire class, claiming they're using "magic Jesus" to distract the masses from real economic collapse. The conversation goes deep into how the system is rigged against the working class, how “boutique activism” misses the point, and why the fight for true justice can’t be won without confronting economic inequality head-on. The explosive talk covers the dangerous rise of Christian nationalism, the genocide in Gaza, and why the left is too weak to stop the chaos ahead. You won't hear this anywhere else.

Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and social critic. With a long career covering war and global injustice, Hedges brings his deep insights into the collapse of the American empire, economic inequality, and the rise of authoritarianism. He's the author of several books, including America: The Farewell Tour and Wages of Rebellion, and a fierce critic of both political parties.