Opinion

Why are Nativities still important?
The Nativity is an important way to teach and remember the story of God come to earth, but it's also a culturally, educationally and spiritually important tradition.
Why is antisemitism such a big issue in the General Election?
In an election which was supposed to be all about Brexit, and which Labour want to make all about the NHS, there is another issue that is just as predominant â that of antisemitism.

The Church of England's Charter on relationships and sex education is a missed opportunity
The Church of England has a God-given opportunity and responsibility to set the culture of its schools in line with the teaching of God found in the Bible. But instead, it consistently capitulates to the spirit of the age.

Friends, not frenemies: towards meaningful dialogue between Christians and Jews
Difficult conversations are necessary but our prayer is that these may be enlarging and enriching.

The Church of England appears to have lost all confidence in its own biblical teaching
In its new Charter, the Church of England fails to offer a distinctive Christian vision for Relationships, Sex and Health Education at a time when it is sorely needed.

Weep, weep, weep for the silenced voters whose voices will never be heard
Do not walk away from those of whom we shall now speak.
Playing into the devil's hands?
I have serious doubts about whether opposition to Donald Trump is, as some have suggested, the result of "demonic" influence.

When it comes to equality and faith, the Government is robbing Peter to pay Paul
I do not hate the LGBTQ community but, in accordance with my faith, I do not accept their values when it comes to same-sex marriage, and I should be allowed not to.

Labour and the Lib Dems have pledged to decriminalise abortion â but what does this mean?
This election, do not be fooled by the rhetoric that decriminalising abortion will help and empower women.

Parents who don't agree with LGBT lessons are quickly running out of options
The right to protest is essential as a last resort to ensure schools do not trample on parents' rights over the education of their children. That right to protest has just been removed.

Stuck in the past or excited about the future?
When I look at Jesus I don't just see what I should be like. I see what I will be like

In our current national crisis, we must not give in to the temptation to do nothing
It is certainly tempting in such dark days to do nothing: to disconnect from all news media, find some remote monastery or simply put our head under the pillow and hope that it will all go away. Tempting but, I'm certain, wrong.

Where the Church of Scotland's priorities lie
The action taken against Richard Cameron by the Church of Scotland can be described as draconian.

Truth and trust in a climate of fake news and disinformation
While claims of fake news and disinformation continue to be made and countered, voters are searching for truth and integrity in a sea of spending promises and party political claims.

The importance of music in children's ministry
Catherine Burt, Assistant Director of Girls' Brigade Ministries, shares the role music plays in the charity's community groups.

Ahead of the election, politicians need to re-engage with the country's millions of Christians
When just a few thousand votes could determine the outcome of the General Election, all the political parties should be listening to Christian voters.