Andy Walton

Christians in Egypt urge Coptic Church to stay out of politics
800 Christians have signed an online letter which protests against the Church's increasingly prominent political stance.

What can we learn from Jesus' most baffling parable?
This parable, and other Bible passages that need a bit of work to interpret, give us the perfect chance to emulate the disciples.

Why are young evangelicals seeking out traditional worship?
Across the US and the UK there is a movement of younger people from an evangelical background who are reconnecting with the heritage and tradition of the Church.

Anti-gay pastor Steven Anderson banned from UK
Steven Anderson was due to be travelling through London en route to South Africa and Botswana. Now it has emerged he has also been banned from the UK.

It isn't grim up north, it's glorious. Why don't more Christians realise it?
Some Christians in the South East slavishly follow the culture of the rest of society â they far too easily dismiss the North of England as "backward", "grim" or even "inferior".

Christian school teacher resigns after leaving loaded gun in bathroom
Children at the Cumberland Christian School in Chambersburg, PA, found the weapon which had been left by 63-year-old Beth Jean Dixon.

South Africa bans American pastor over gay hate speech
Steven Anderson has become notorious for his outlandish comments on homosexuality â which include describing the massacre of 50 people in an Orlando nightclub as "good news".

Is inequality a deadly sin?
If we're all equal before God, why is the gap between rich and poor so big?

The top 5 things to look for in a new church
It's that time of year when there are new starts â a new job, new place to live or a new start away at college. How can you decide which congregation to become a part of?

Labour was founded by Christians, but has it lost its Christian voice?
As the two contenders for Labour Leader debate in front of an audience of faith groups, is there hope for a return to Christian Socialism?

Faith and the Future of Labour: Leadership candidates Corbyn and Smith at faith hustings
Debate between Labour Leadership candidates takes place at Oasis church with Christians, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs in the audience.

Why Christians will always have enemies
Jesus doesn't shy away from speaking about enemies. In the midst of the Sermon on the Mount, he says, "You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

Money left by bishop after death will be used to support child abuse victims
Ronald Mulkearns, who was the Bishop of Ballarat until 1997, died in April, leaving an estate of over two million dollars.

10 Scriptures for when you're anxious about change in your life
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the anxiety that change can bring. Here is a list of ten Bible passages that may help you in the midst of a season of change and uncertainty.

The one commandment that almost all Christians break, and why it matters
It's time we remembered this often-ignored commandment in the midst of our busy lives. It's there for us â if only we'd give it the chance...

Brazilian evangelical politicians 'prayed for President's removal'
Dilma Rousseff was this week removed from power by the Senate and she has been replaced by Michel Temer. She was initially removed from office in May over accusations of moving funds between different government accounts.