Opinion

IICSA: What did we learn from George Carey's testimony?
Lord Carey's testimony to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) yesterday made for depressing listening.

Politicians' call to change Northern Ireland's abortion law is deeply misguided
It is surely fundamentally wrong for politicians who do not even represent Northern Ireland to be seeking to impose their own views on its people.

Here's why St Paul's Cathedral needs to control street preachers
Should the Bible be read and the gospel preached at a cathedral? It's a no-brainer, surely?

Oh Israel, Israel, what have you done?
Israel has passed 'a defining moment in the annals of Zionism and the history of the State of Israel' â according to its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

It takes a lot to unite Britain's Jews, but Labour's stance on antisemitism has succeeded
Yesterday's Guardian newspaper features a letter signed jointly by the entire spectrum of British rabbis, 68 in all, from the strictest ultra-Orthodox to Liberal and Reform.

Why I love Justin Welby (even more than Gareth Southgate)
When my wife and I lost our son, Ben, we understood God less than we ever had but we needed him more than we ever had.

Gen Z shows the way: Why evangelism doesn't have to be a battle
Most younger people are indifferent to what the church has to offer. However, indifference is not hostility, and that's rather important.

History lessons: Why a world in turmoil needs to learn from God's future
Jesus embodied this heavenly kingdom. He saw a future hope breaking into the present.

God is a DJ: What the church can learn from Iran's dancing protests
How can you tell whether something is sinful? Easy-peasy: just ask yourself, 'Would I enjoy doing this?' If the answer is yes, it's a no-go.
The power of silence: Why I won't be joining in the jeers as Donald Trump visits the UK
My maiden name was Trump and my dad told us that we are distant relations of Donald. This is not something that fills my heart with joy.
Britain's Brexit omnishambles: A guide for the perplexed
Confused about what on earth is happening in British politics right now? You are not the only one. But help is at hand.
Britain's political meltdown: what now?
There are several scenes in classic hit films such as The Matrix and Inception where what seems to be reality convulses and melts away in front of our eyes.

Why the CofE's General Synod made the right call on nuclear arms
On Sunday evening the Church of England General Synod voted overwhelmingly to support a motion on a new United Nations Treaty on nuclear weapons.

Passionately neutral: Lessons from the World Cup about enemies
It's not particularly sexy being neutral, however passionate.
'I come to praise and not to curse': Prince William's visit to Israel and how to be a pilgrim
In Hebrew, only one Hebrew letter separates the pilgrim from the spy. It takes such a small step to go either way and to end up cursing rather than blessing.

The robots are coming: How Christians can help shape the new reality
The robots are going to get smarter and more human-like. It's vital that we begin to lay down boundaries.