Opinion

Ecclesiastes 9: Time and chance, and why we can't always get what we want

There appears to be a randomness about human existence. One does not get what one deserves and outcomes happen unexpectedly and suddenly.

Domestic violence: Yes, it's in the church too

Domestic abuse is an issue which affects the church in the UK just as much as the country as a whole.

Harry and Meghan's wedding won't be quite perfect âÂ and that's good

Harry and Meghan's wedding reminds us that for most of us, perfection is unattainable.

The great evangelical silence: What the church should say about Gaza

There's a chilling disjunction between the glossy celebrations and political love-in on show yesterday as the US embassy in Jerusalem opened, and the carnage just a few miles away in Gaza.

What is the point of theology?

What does theology mean to the wretched of the earth, to those without status, wealth, or power?

Indonesia's family suicide bombers represent spiritual forces of evil

The suicide bombers of our days are different. They don't die out of love, but out of hate.

The church in crises: How national disasters reveal its surprising necessity

Here in the UK we are currently marking a string of disturbing first anniversaries.

Trump and the Iran deal: Can chaos diplomacy succeed where reason failed?

The story is about the disruptive effect of someone who is completely unfettered by logic, who has no regard for consequences â and who has enormous power at his fingertips.

Should pastors be political? How to change the world without losing your congregation

Evangelicalism has been tied, in the public mind, to right-wing causes for a good while. And yet it seems that the more headway these causes make, the more atheists they create.

Should you be offended by the 'blasphemous' Catholic-themed Met Gala?

There's been a predictable Christian outcry against the theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute ball â the Met Gala â last night.

Should Christians celebrate the birthday of Karl Marx?

With prominent newspapers, global leaders and British politicians celebrating Marx's 200th birthday, should Christians join the party?

Ecclesiastes 9: Death, life and destiny

We many not know what is going to happen in life, but one thing is certain â everyone is going to die.

Yes, Mr Shapiro, conservatives do want government to do God's will

I hate to pick a bone with the immensely talented and courageous Ben Shapiro, but as a conservative I think it's important to point up where his libertarian creed diverges from traditional conservative views, and in fact from classical liberal views as well.