Opinion

Is The Crown the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
The Crown is trial by screen, and as such, is cruel and heartless, writes David Robertson.

Sexuality, safeguarding and the language of God
When do discussions about sexuality and gender veer into territory which is unacceptable?

Should evangelicals engage with Living in Love and Faith?
It is important to listen to those we disagree with and hear their stories. It is also important to stand up for our faith and what is right. LLF gives us a rare opportunity to do both, argues Will Jones.

Let the Archbishop rest! Why we have to learn the lessons of lockdown
Despite having already postponed the sabbatical once because of the pandemic, the idea that the Archbishop might want to prioritise his personal and spiritual wellbeing seems unpalatable for many. Which begs the question: have we learned very much at all from 2020?

Sharing outside our Christmas Bubbles to encourage the most vulnerable
Even if we have to do Christmas at a distance, let's share our time, our prayers and our thoughts in practical ways.

The Church of England's pick-and-mix approach to biblical truth only confirms my decision to leave
I left the Church of England last year after 23 years as an ordained minister. Looking at how things are shaping up with the Living in Love and Faith process, I can't say I regret my move.

Why the Church must be on the frontlines of the fight to stop violence against women
We cannot watch passively as this "shadow pandemic" of violence against women grows.

Women and girls from religious communities must not be forgotten in this pandemic
The UK Government and the international community to act to mitigate the impact that Covid-19 has had on vulnerable religious and belief communities globally and, in particular, on women and girls from those communities who are doubly discriminated against because of their gender and their beliefs.

Does Christmas really need saving?
Apparently Boris Johnson has "saved" Christmas. Perhaps Christmas does need 'saving', but not in the way the tabloids suggest.

Will the West abandon Armenians like they did Iraq's Kurds and Christians?
There are many reasons why Christians especially should be concerned about the hostility between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the area of Nagorno-Karabakh.

One statue that shouldn't be torn down is that commemorating Lord Shaftesbury
During an age where we topple statues rather than erect them, one man who we can only respect is Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury.

A change of name will not clear the stench of death around Marie Stopes
Marie Stopes International announced yesterday that it will henceforth be known as MSI Reproductive Choices, in an attempt to distance themselves from their eugenicist founder, Marie Stopes.

Why 'mobilisation' isn't the best word to use in the mission context
Mission agencies and their representatives like to talk about mobilisation and I wish they would stop it!

An ugly Holocaust memorial in Westminster will do nothing to improve the plight of Britain's Jews
Memorials to dead or dying Jews are always and everywhere political initiatives of control. And as for their 'learning centres', these are simply filled with the latest iteration of political correctness â and nothing whatsoever to do with Jews or Judaism per se.

Nigeria's tenth anniversary under criminal investigation must be it's last
After years of violence in which thousands of Christians have died, the International Criminal Court cannot delay justice on the sanctioning and penalising of human rights violators in Nigeria.

Donald, you're fired
Will he, or won't he? Will he finally give up and graciously admit defeat or will he continue to undermine the foundations of American democracy by continuing to stoke up political and racial tensions?