Opinion

Hope does not disappoint â the way forward after the election
The Evangelical Alliance has called the UK to believe for a hopeful future following the outcome of the General Election which returned a majority Conservative government.

The three wise women in the Christmas story
The idea of being stuck in the shadows came to mind when I was thinking about the three women involved in the story of Jesus' birth; not just Mary, but also Elizabeth and Anna.

Abiy Ahmed Ali, Ethiopian prime minister, Nobel Peace Prize winner and an evangelical
We in the West are often blinded by the weakness of the church here to assume that Christianity is losing ground. The evidence throughout the world would indicate otherwise.

How to engage the local community in your church Christmas service
How to engage the local community in your church Christmas service

Four things 'Inflatable Jesus' taught me
I found him on sale in my local High Street, strategically placed among other Christmas gifts.

Should British Christians welcome Franklin Graham?
Why might a suggested visit by this preacher â son of the famous Billy â make some react with caution? And are they right?

I was a child bride. Now I stop child marriages in my community
Child marriage almost slayed my dreams. I don't want other girls to endure this.

Transgenderism: why Christians should be concerned
The Bible says that in the beginning God created humankind male and female in his own image. Our culture seems to think it knows better.

A lesson in life and faith - from cats
A few months ago, I made an odd pilgrimage. My friend Trevor, a fellow vicar, and I made our way up to Southwark Cathedral. We were on our way to meet a very inspiring character â Doorkins Magnificat.

My favourite Christian book of 2019
David Robertson on the Christian book that disturbed and challenged him this year.

After horrific terror attacks, it's tempting to hate but we must love
The latest London killings are clear proof that the church desperately needs to promote the Christian understanding of what it means to be human.

The three key questions about tax
As our politicians campaign energetically ahead of the 12th December deadline, it has become clear that alongside Brexit, the NHS and environmental issues, tax has become a central issue in this election.

Voters called to 'remember the poor' in the election
With just a week to go until the nation goes to the polls in the General Election, voters are being urged to "remember the poor".
The true meaning of inclusiveness is to accept differences, including differences of faith
No one's career should be ruined because others don't like what they believe, says Martyn Iles, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby following the settlement reached between Rugby Australia and Israel Folau.

Why the Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief role is invaluable
The role of Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is less than 18 months old, but with a mandate to bring together efforts "across the UK Government, with faith actors and civil society to promote the UK's firm stance on religious tolerance abroad," it must remain a key feature of any incoming government.
An unlikely ally in Richard Dawkins?
Dawkins has not changed his scepticism concerning the existence of God, but he does think that without religion, people would behave in ways that are deplorable.