Opinion
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
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
The continued resiliency of these communities is crucial, otherwise those most vulnerable to the effects of these challenges â the children â will suffer on every imaginable level.
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 â online, print, local, national and global.
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
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
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?
The Church of England 'has much more work to do to get safeguarding right'
The full statement from the Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop, and Melissa Caslake, the Church's national director of safeguarding, on the findings of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).
Retired superintendent Leroy Logan on racism and why the police need to change
Leroy Logan, one of the founding members of the Black Police Association, talks to Christian Today about the reality of racism and why he fears the Met is going backwards, not forwards.
The internet giants know everything about us - and that should worry everyone
We have moved from a tools-based technology environment into an addiction and manipulation environment and the consequences of this are devastating.
New beginnings are always possible, even in this time of upheaval
In our topsy turvy world, where the unexpected happens more often than not, Succot tells us that new beginnings are always possible, even after the end of the summer.
The presidential debate was a snapshot of America
We are gravely divided. We are nasty. We burn bridges rather than build them. We don't trust anyone that is not in our camp. And are there any, national, unifying voices? Sadly, there are not.
Christians as much as anyone else need to listen to those they disagree with
It is both arrogant and unloving to assume we have a complete grasp of the truth and have nothing to learn from others.
The pandemic's unsung heroes who help us say goodbye
No one likes to talk about death, especially during a pandemic that's impacting everyone on the planet. And yet for some people, death is their life's work. It's their vocation.
Will Covid-19 be the death of theatre?
Rob Holman, the artistic director of 4Front Theatre, talks to Christian Today about the impact Covid-19 is having on the theatre industry, what the future might hold for it, and why the challenge facing churches is in some ways similar to that faced by theatres.
Why I signed an open letter telling the Government not to close churches again
While there may be rare occasions where, for a short time, the Government can close churches, a long-term closure will do a great deal of harm, and churches should not be used in this way.