Opinion
With coronavirus and a lax government, what we need is an Esther
What we need at present is an Esther â let us hope that one arises asap.
It is chilling to suggest that legalising assisted suicide would save the NHS money
The treatment of patients should be determined by doctors and other clinical staff in order to promote healing or provide palliative care and not by the bean-counters and their spreadsheets.
Three Bible passages to replace fear of coronavirus with hope in God
This pandemic is a real test for the reality of our faith and the relevance of our doctrines. And there is no doubt that our world is being taught some real lessons â lessons the Christian should, if we believe the Bible, already know.
In the face of coronavirus panic, how can we move beyond fear?
Only a morality that is deeply rooted down inside us, that is embedded in the heart, can survive the corrosion of fear.
Wouldn't it be good if someone said that Christians were different?
Trevor Phillips is in trouble for saying Muslims are different. I can't help thinking that Jesus would be delighted if something like this was said about His followers.
Sadly, confinement and isolation are nothing out of the ordinary for many older people
The Department of Health has warned that the coronavirus outbreak could leave many isolated and cut off. It will be a strange irony for the millions of older people for whom isolation is their daily reality.
Do we really know what Anglicans think about same-sex marriage?
Peter Ould on why he thinks a recent poll on this question wasn't particularly helpful.
Diane Louise Jordan on sight loss and a miracle work of God in Rwanda
Growing up with parents who had sight problems, "Songs of Praise" presenter Diane Louise Jordan is passionate about the sight-saving work of Christian Blind Mission in the developing world, where millions live without basic eye care. While the problem is debilitating, just a small donation and a simple procedure can change someone's life forever, as she witnessed firsthand on a trip to Rwanda.
What we can learn about real discipleship in Lent
Lent reminds us of how weak we are in the face of trials - and how we can get through them with the Lord's help.
Is the Christian view of sexuality anti-love?
Christians continue to believe what we believe about sex, and it is a belief that isn't going away, however much it might be derided today.
International Women's Day: a key moment for gender equality
While progress has been made in gender equality in the 75 years in which Christian Aid has existed, recent trends have brought about setbacks including the lack of implementation of equality laws in countries which have deeply-entrenched discriminatory practices.
Is the mysterious Nazareth Inscription evidence of Jesus' resurrection?
Ever since the inscription was first published, Christians have speculated that the anonymous emperor was targeting Christians who spoke about the empty tomb of Jesus.
Why every Christian and church should support Destiny Church
When the council states that it wants diversity and equal rights for all, it is lying and should be sued for insulting people's intelligence.
A trial that should shame all Anglicans
Remember that lovely, smiley American bishop who spoke at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a couple of years ago? Turns out that Bishop Curry seems to have forgotten his own sermon.
Why we need to care more about early church history
In modern Christian contexts, church history can often be maligned, or viewed as an archaic or at best academic discipline. But there are so many real life lessons for our own Christian contexts that we risk missing out on if we consign early church history to the bookshelves.
Our tax system should be changed to treat families more fairly
Families in the UK in general are treated less favourably than in other countries when it comes to the tax burden. This discrimination should end, but it will take bold, proactive policies to reverse this trend.