Andy Walton
Creationist TV presenters? Once again the secular media proves it doesn't 'get' faith
It really is about time that we grew up. Christians (and those of other religious faiths) need to have their views interrogated. Yet shouldn't we be afforded the same level of scepticism about our beliefs as atheists and materialists?
Church of England attacks government plans to liberalise Sunday trading
The Bishop of St Albans, Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith says, "changing the law would have a negative effect on community and family life, whilst delivering few, if any, additional benefits for the economy".
What the Julian Assange case can teach us about heroes and the rule of law
Assange is a polarising character. Hailed by many as a hero fighting a valiant fight against over-mighty states and the military-industrial complex, he's castigated by others as someone on the run from the law and unwilling to submit himself to the legal process.
The EU referendum explained: what's happening and how did we get here?
The UK might be about to leave the European Union. Why is this happening now? How did we get to this point? When will the vote happen? All these and more questions are answered in our brief guide to this year's major British political story.
Not fit for purpose? Just imagine society without the Church
Could we do more? Of course we could. However, we're doing a lot of amazing work that goes unreported, and without which the country would be a far, far worse place.
Stephen Colbert challenges Joel Osteen on whether he 'asks people to send cash' to his church
Colbert, a committed Roman Catholic, pressed Osteen on how orthodox his message is and whether he encouraged people to send money to his ministry.
Why pop music can't seem to escape God
On the day Bloc Party release their fifth album, entitled Hymns, why can't pop musicians let go of the spiritual, even if they don't believe?
Israel to subsidise schools which teach its curriculum in east Jerusalem
The Israeli Education Ministry is reported to be ready to give extra subsidies to schools in east Jerusalem that teach the same programme as schools in Israel. This funding won't be made available to schools that continue to teach a Palestinian curriculum.
Candlemas - Jesus as the Light of the World
This Sunday's celebration of the Presentation of Jesus at the temple marks the end of Ephiphany. What is its spiritual significance?
Hundreds of Muslim clerics say religious freedom is essential
Marrakech Declaration welcomed by evangelical and Catholic observers as Islamic scholars say religious freedom must be granted to all.
Why an atheist philosopher is one of our century's greatest prophets
His writing about God, human nature and the limits of atheism mean he's in some ways a very astute theologian. Meanwhile his political predictions have seen his hailed as something of a 21st Century prophet. This may well be surprising, given he is also an atheist.
Five practical things you can do to help tackle homelessness
We look at five ways in which you and your church can make an impact and help those who find themselves without a roof over their heads.
Have humans always been prone to evil, and can we learn our way out of it?
Human sinfulness â in this case envy and violence â is intrinsic to all societies in all times. That's why, even in societies which are equal, just, wealthy and relatively peaceful, we see outbursts of violence. Our propensity to sin tips over into evil acts.
Pope: Women must be included in Maundy Thursday foot washing
Although it isn't a major doctrinal change, it is indicative of the Pope's more inclusive approach to matters which don't concern fundamental Catholic teachings.
The world turned upside down: What the Beatitudes tell us about the Kingdom of God
The whole world is the wrong way up. In the Beatitudes, Jesus tells us how he is turning the world the right way up and how we should live in the light of that.
Water into wine: The extravagance, revelation and victory of Jesus' first miracle
The Wedding at Cana is far more than just a literary trope. It's famous for being the first of the miracle accounts of Jesus' life recounted in the Gospel of John. The turning of the water into wine when it looked like the wedding party was about to fall flat on its face.