Opinion

What is the point of theology?
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
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
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?
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 – and who has enormous power at his fingertips.

Should pastors be political? How to change the world without losing your congregation
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?
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 – the Met Gala – last night.

Should Christians celebrate the birthday of Karl Marx?
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
Ecclesiastes 9: Death, life and destiny

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

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

Weaponising faith: How the cross is being used by right-wing nationalists
Weaponising faith: How the cross is being used by right-wing nationalists

The question of how the state should use religious symbols has been an ongoing and controversial feature of US life, too.

How can Sajid Javid end the 'hostile environment' for immigrants? The Quakers have some ideas
How can Sajid Javid end the 'hostile environment' for immigrants? The Quakers have some ideas

Again and again the same message kept coming back: that things were getting worse due to the policies of the 'hostile environment'.

Angela Tilby's strange attack on evangelicals: a response
Angela Tilby's strange attack on evangelicals: a response

There is a somewhat surprising article in the latest edition of the Church of England's biggest-selling weekly newspaper, the Church Times.

Does Jesus dislike evangelism?
Does Jesus dislike evangelism?

Paul Scanlon said: 'Christians and non-Christians agree on one thing – we both dislike evangelism.'

The Windrush scandal and the ethics of migration: What the church has to offer
The Windrush scandal and the ethics of migration: What the church has to offer

The biggest surprise when it comes to the ongoing national debate about immigration is that it has taken this long to arrive.

North Korea and the Christian case for nuclear disarmament
North Korea and the Christian case for nuclear disarmament

Less than six months ago it seemed almost inevitable there would be a military conflict on the Korean Peninsula.

Tearfund: People power is key to a plastic-less future
Tearfund: People power is key to a plastic-less future

Let's keep putting the pressure on government and business to bring about changes that will benefit us all – people and blue planet alike.