Opinion

Being cross about Covid won't help
Being cross about Covid won't help

We don't need to think Covid is ok. It's awful. But we do need to accept that like it or not, this is a challenge we have to face.

Steve Chalke and the threat to prosecute evangelical churches
Steve Chalke and the threat to prosecute evangelical churches

We are being pushed towards a point where the State, egged on by apostate clergy, are going to ask us to choose between following Christ and his word, or following the philosophy of those who despise Christ's teachings.

But where are you really from? Christian Aid CEO Amanda Mukwashi on race and identity in Britain
But where are you really from? Christian Aid CEO Amanda Mukwashi on race and identity in Britain

Christian Aid CEO Amanda Mukwashi speaks to Christian Today about race, identity and why she thinks the Church is perhaps better placed than any other institution to make a positive change.

Why it's never been more important for the Church to stand against modern slavery
Why it's never been more important for the Church to stand against modern slavery

We really shouldn't still need an Anti-Slavery Day, not in 2020. But the brutal reality is that more than 40 million people are in slavery today

Why it has taken so long for black lives to matter
Why it has taken so long for black lives to matter

Systemic racism predates George Floyd's death by a long way.

What exactly does 'Genesis' mean anyway?
What exactly does 'Genesis' mean anyway?

There are many explanations for the precise meaning of the Hebrew word with which the Bible begins.

The Church should be wary of identifying too closely with any politician or party
The Church should be wary of identifying too closely with any politician or party

It surely betrays a lack of faith to suggest that the Church needs to be defended by any human being, however powerful he or she might be.

Are science and faith really incompatible?
Are science and faith really incompatible?

Scripture Union's National Director Myles MacBean talks to Christian Today about the relationship between science and faith, and why it's important to teach children that they are not in conflict with each other.

Biden, Trump and the Great Evangelical Disaster
Biden, Trump and the Great Evangelical Disaster

Evangelicals for Biden and Evangelicals for Trump should remember that evangelicals are for Christ. They should repent and instead call all evangelicals to think for themselves and to pray.

We can still worship God even if our church doors are locked
We can still worship God even if our church doors are locked

We can worship the God who loves us by doing what we can to care for others on a daily basis.

Barclays Bank has kowtowed to the illiberal mob
Barclays Bank has kowtowed to the illiberal mob

Normally, when a bank decides to foreclose on a customer, it is because they have breached the terms and conditions of their contract, they owe too much money or have been involved in some kind of illegal activity. Not so in the case of Core Issues Trust.

When natural disasters hit, the local church protects vulnerable children by helping to build resilience among poor communities
When natural disasters hit, the local church protects vulnerable children by helping to build resilience among poor communities

The continued resiliency of these communities is crucial, otherwise those most vulnerable to the effects of these challenges – the children – will suffer on every imaginable level.

Five reasons why Christians should pray for the media
Five reasons why Christians should pray for the media

Christians and churches of all denominations are being urged to pray for the media on Sunday November 1. The appeal comes from Christians in Media, a network working across all forms of media – online, print, local, national and global.

After 'that' debate, why do so many evangelicals strongly support Trump?
After 'that' debate, why do so many evangelicals strongly support Trump?

Trump's performance at the first presidential debate was so unchristian that the question remains: why are so many so loyal? This illustration will help to explain.

Christians are now being punished for what others think
Christians are now being punished for what others think

In the Brave New Britain, some are now more equal than others and a society is emerging where pluralism is disappearing and along with it, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of thought.

The healing power of listening to God's Word
The healing power of listening to God's Word

With Covid, Brexit and inexcusable racial prejudices, it's unsurprising to hear reports of worsening mental health problems in our families and communities; many of whom for the first time. So, what are we doing about it?