Opinion

Can the Paris Agreement on climate change succeed without the US? 4 questions answered
Can the Paris Agreement on climate change succeed without the US? 4 questions answered

On November 4, the Trump administration formally notified the United Nations that it planned to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change, which 196 countries adopted in 2015.

We must defend free speech – or must we?
We must defend free speech – or must we?

In practice, virtually no-one believes in completely free speech

The Church's enthusiasm to mentor new leaders often doesn't include the disabled
The Church's enthusiasm to mentor new leaders often doesn't include the disabled

You don't have to be able to see and hear to serve, lead or teach.

Loss of religion is society's loss
Loss of religion is society's loss

It does not bode well for society that Christianity is losing it influence.

Can the Church give a meaningful answer to the spiritual questions of the digital age?
Can the Church give a meaningful answer to the spiritual questions of the digital age?

From social media, apps and online services, to robots, virtual home assistants and artificial intelligence, the digital era is rapidly changing the way we live - and even worship. But what is it doing to us as people? And what is the church saying about it - if anything?

Violence is being normalised in the name of anti-violence
Violence is being normalised in the name of anti-violence

The left wing position, in the West at least, seemed much more pacifist and anti-violence. Today it is groups like Antifa and some elements of Climate Extinction who are offering violence and destruction of property as the solution.

Should rich Christians like Kanye West give away all of their wealth?
Should rich Christians like Kanye West give away all of their wealth?

Shaine Claiborne has asked whether Jesus is King of Kanye West's bank account. Is he right to ask this?

The best gift this Christmas can be a simple visit
The best gift this Christmas can be a simple visit

People often shy away from visiting people with dementia because the normal ground rules don't apply, and they don't know how to communicate effectively.

Is the 'transgender bubble' about to burst?
Is the 'transgender bubble' about to burst?

Are we close to reaching 'peak transgender'? Is the once-seemingly inexorable march of contemporary transgender ideology about to be halted?

What should we make of Kanye West's conversion?
What should we make of Kanye West's conversion?

Every Christian and their dog apparently has an opinion about Kanye West, and it's been a bit depressing and somewhat amusing to see some of the discussion.

When God doesn't make sense
When God doesn't make sense

The tragic deaths of the A Rocha leaders in South Africa last week have reminded me of one of my most valued books. Written by Dr James Dobson, the title seems to say it all: "When God Doesn't Make Sense".

There's tribalism in politics and in the Church - and it isn't helping anyone
There's tribalism in politics and in the Church - and it isn't helping anyone

Exalting tribal loyalties so high, putting them almost on a level with God, is perhaps the single most corrupting force at work among Christians of our generation.

How the West was lost - and how it can be recovered
How the West was lost - and how it can be recovered

After years of economic uncertainty, a seemingly endless war on terror and moral decline, the West is in crisis. But the Church has a crucial role to play in its resurrection.

Mission agencies need to adapt to survive into the future
Mission agencies need to adapt to survive into the future

If British mission agencies are to remain relevant in the future, they will need to take their place within a growing multi-national mission movement which looks very different to the situation in which they were founded and developed.

Farewell to the Frank Sinatra Parliament
Farewell to the Frank Sinatra Parliament

Parliament prorogued, DUP intransigence, Labour infighting, Scottish Nationalist opportunism. Truly, this has been a House of Commons where everyone sought to 'do it their way' and we, the long-suffering British people, have paid the price.

In the midst of the Brexit mire, increasingly engaged young people are a source of hope
In the midst of the Brexit mire, increasingly engaged young people are a source of hope

Not only are young people becoming more involved in politics and defining elections, but there are Christians pursuing God's Kingdom in the very heart of politics.