Opinion

Apologies are good, but the Church must do more to end racism
Apologies are good, but the Church must do more to end racism

Christian leader and activist Dr R David Muir speaks to Christian Today about the impact of George Floyd's death, the road to racial justice both inside and outside the Church, and why he's encouraged by what he's seeing in the Black Church.

Brian McLaren on faith after doubt
Brian McLaren on faith after doubt

Christian writer, speaker and activist Brian McLaren Christian Today about what he thinks is putting so many people - especially the young - off church and what can be done about it.

The gospel entrepreneur: set apart or set aside?
The gospel entrepreneur: set apart or set aside?

Gospel innovation is needed in every town and city and it will require a new generation of gospel entrepreneurs to do that. But who are these people and how do we identify and release them?

Jesus is the vaccine
Jesus is the vaccine

The vaccine will provide a welcome reprieve for many. But it won't give a single person eternal life. The Gospel promises not only new life now but an eternal life

Churches, let's not treat our children's workers like they're dispensable
Churches, let's not treat our children's workers like they're dispensable

It was sad that at the beginning of the pandemic many employed children's and family workers, and their national advisers, were furloughed - just at the point they were needed most.

What we can learn from the lessons of Sinai in a time of Covid

Isn't it amazing that the peak of the revelation at Sinai takes place in a biblical book named after a pagan from Midian, called Yitro (Jethro in English), who had previously been an advisor to the wicked Pharaoh.

How should Christians respond to the Scottish worship ban?
How should Christians respond to the Scottish worship ban?

Surely, given the evidence, the proportionate response would be to both protect the vulnerable while also allowing churches to function with appropriate safety measures?

The key to having faith that can withstand a pandemic
The key to having faith that can withstand a pandemic

If you want to see your faith strengthened, you should do one simple if hugely challenging thing.

Fear, shame and losing sleep: why young adults are struggling during the pandemic
Fear, shame and losing sleep: why young adults are struggling during the pandemic

The current climate is exceptionally hard for young adults across Scotland. The economic price of the pandemic has had a high cost for this demographic, with hundreds of thousands working in retail, hospitality, leisure and entertainment furloughed or made redundant.

A woke coup in Scotland - and a warning to the rest of the world
A woke coup in Scotland - and a warning to the rest of the world

Myanmar isn't the only place where a coup is taking place. There's one happening here in Scotland - a coup by the woke that makes it a very dangerous time for those who do not buy into their agenda, especially those in the Church.

Jeff Lucas on how to thrive when life doesn't turn out as planned
Jeff Lucas on how to thrive when life doesn't turn out as planned

The "Singing in Babylon" author wonders why so many Christians expect a first choice life when the Bible is so full of second choice stories.

What we can learn from Apostle Paul about generosity in hard times
What we can learn from Apostle Paul about generosity in hard times

The Apostle Paul's letter to the believers in Philippi has some important lessons for all of us living through this challenging pandemic.

Why does China feel so threatened by Christians?
Why does China feel so threatened by Christians?

Dr Ron Boyd-MacMillan, Director of Strategic Research at Open Doors International, speaks to Christian Today about the impact that Covid-19 has had on religious freedom in China and whether things are about to get better or worse.

Enough of presidents who speak the language of Christianity while leaving out Christ
Enough of presidents who speak the language of Christianity while leaving out Christ

American civic religion is Christless religion – Christ is only invoked as 'your own personal Jesus', someone who shares the values of whoever is in power.

The Bishop of London on how Christians can stay anchored in the chaos of Covid-19
The Bishop of London on how Christians can stay anchored in the chaos of Covid-19

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, speaks to Christian Today about what keeps her going when times are tough, and how Christians can use the difficult seasons in life to grow.

Bishops, under pressure from secularists, still have an important role to play in the House of Lords
Bishops, under pressure from secularists, still have an important role to play in the House of Lords

When the Bishop of St Albans spoke up about problem gambling in the House of Lords, it led to the formation of one of the biggest lobby groups in the Lords dedicated to tackling this issue. Their work continues today.