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Salvation: The significance of Easter is that, through the death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ, God saved the world. Photo: Garrison Gao
CORRUPTION

God’s gift of hope  for new life

Easter people cannot ask, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” because Jesus, on Good Friday, died for all, not just the chosen few. Our brothers’ situations in Sudan, Palestine and Iran…

  • Jo Seoka
6 min read
Pastor Ray McCauley introduces then deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa during the launch of the Rhema Church campaign against violence towards women and children on July 30, 2017 in Johannesburg. (Photo by Gallo Images / The Times / Alaister Russell)
APARTHEID CHURCH HISTORY

Ray McCauley and the prosperity gospel in the new South Africa

Religion in Africa can mean big business for those who know how to scratch where it itches

  • Anthony Balcomb
6 min read
God shines through: A woman tries to set up her tent (above) damaged by a windstorm that hit 60 refugee camps and 11 temporary shelters for earthquake survivors in Idlib, Syria. (Muhammed Said/Getty Images)
CHRIST

 Ukraine, Mozambique, Syria: ‘Bombs don’t hit non-believers only’

God is in every dark corner, say those who have suffered in Ukraine, Mozambique and the Middle East

  • Eunice Masson
6 min read
Faith: ANC supporters at a civil disobedience campaign protest in the 1950s. Older people have the patience and experience to go through hardships and still see hope, the author writes. Photo: AFP/Getty Images
CLIMATE CHANGE

Does Jesus still have meaning for today’s youth?

This young generation faces problems previously only envisaged in science fiction movies. They need to reflect on the effect of their own demands on their world

  • Olive Smith
6 min read