Opinion

What could Donald Trump learn from 'Just War' theory?

One of the phrases trending on Twitter over the last few days has been '#FranzFerdinand' – and it's not in relation to the Scottish rock band which bears that name.

By all means support Trump, but don't worship him
By all means support Trump, but don't worship him

Trump may be president, but he's not Jesus.

A literary festival that isn't afraid to 'do God'
A literary festival that isn't afraid to 'do God'

Generally, faith is not well served by most literary festivals. There's a nervousness in our secular world that religion is just too weird, off-putting even.

What is the truth about the Australian bushfires?
What is the truth about the Australian bushfires?

It's hard to write objectively about something that you and your loved ones are directly involved in. But I have read so much hysteria and misinformation from both mainstream and social media that I thought it was time to add to my earlier reflections on the tragedy we are experiencing in Australia

The climate emergency needs bold action in 2020
The climate emergency needs bold action in 2020

As the next host of the UN climate talks, we have the opportunity and responsibility to demonstrate we are committed to finding equitable solutions to the climate crisis.

For those beginning the new decade in pain or grief, here's a word of encouragement
For those beginning the new decade in pain or grief, here's a word of encouragement

It's ok to grieve, to look back and say "well, that year was pants".

What will happen to the Church of England and Anglicans in 2020?
What will happen to the Church of England and Anglicans in 2020?

As we look ahead to the coming year, what may happen to the Church of England – and indeed to the wider Anglican Communion?

Breaking the chains of abortion
Breaking the chains of abortion

Unborn babies being aborted is a monumental tragedy, but so is the lack of support for women who were given no alternative.

When you feel betrayed by God: my top Christian book of the year
When you feel betrayed by God: my top Christian book of the year

If life seems painful and baffling right now, read 'When God Doesn't Make Sense'.

Transgenderism's denial of biology started with same-sex marriage
Transgenderism's denial of biology started with same-sex marriage

Can we return to reason without a return to the traditional, biologically-grounded definition of marriage?

The New Year I came out
The New Year I came out

I always knew I was different. There was that feeling inside; that 12 year old's angst as I considered who I was; that indefinable something as others went their way with wild parties and girls. I tried to be like them. But I just couldn't. In today's parlance I was just not being true to myself.

Handling grief at Christmas and beyond
Handling grief at Christmas and beyond

As you and I approach Christmas and the New Year holiday can we spend just a moment to think if we know anyone right now who may be in the unchosen valley of deepest darkness.

Mary's obedience in carrying the baby Jesus has so much to teach us
Mary's obedience in carrying the baby Jesus has so much to teach us

It's worth remembering that if you are a Christian, challenge is par for the course. Mary certainly reminds us of that.

The lost traditions of Christmas
The lost traditions of Christmas

Not all festive traditions have stood the test of time and many have been resigned to the history books. We take a look at some of them here.

Gavin Ashenden on why, after decades in the Church of England, he joined the Catholic fold
Gavin Ashenden on why, after decades in the Church of England, he joined the Catholic fold

Dr Gavin Ashenden, a former chaplain to the Queen, talks to Christian Today about why he felt he could no longer remain within the Church of England and why he's made the step of converting to Catholicism.

Spending Christmas with the new Archbishop
Spending Christmas with the new Archbishop

The former communications director of the Church of England, Peter Crumpler, has only good things to say about the new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, and what he's learned from his Advent reflection, "Do Nothing Christmas is Coming".