Opinion
Is God jealous? How we should really translate Exodus 34:14
The idea of a 'jealous Jewish G-d' as opposed to the Christian deity who is all sweetness and light has had a devastating effect on Jewish communities throughout the ages.
Why conservative Christians should stop defending George Carey
It emerged this week that police are considering whether to press charges against George Carey over his conduct in the Peter Ball case.
London's getting a female bishop, and there's nothing divine about male headship
The phrase that really needs to be questioned here is 'the divine order of male headship'. The use of that adjective 'divine' seems as inappropriate as in the phrase 'the divine right of kings'.
#MeToo: 7 lessons for the movement from slave trader John Newton
Whereas we say 'Me Too' in order to identify with the victims, Newton said 'Me Too' in order to identify with the oppressors.
Ecclesiastes 5: The secret to a contented life
David Robertson continues his series on Ecclesiasties, looking at Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
Why should parents who homeschooled 'Matilda' star risk prison?
It's difficult to miss the irony. The parents of the child star who played Matilda in the West End musical about a prodigy's struggles in a difficult school environment are facing prison for not sending their prodigy to school.
Was Billy Graham a homophobic, Christ denying, antisemitic and bigoted failed evangelist on the wrong side of history?
Although there were many fine tributes to the life and testimony of Billy Graham, what struck me were the number of people and organisations who couldn't even wait until his body was cold before they stuck the boot in.
Beyond thoughts and prayers: 7 ways Christians can actually solve America's gun problem
The Right to Bear Arms is enshrined in historic law, but so are a lot of things, and surely a Teenager's Right Not To Be Shot Dead supersedes it.
Ecclesiastes 5: What is the nature of true worship?
The common view is as long as we are worshipping God, what does it matter how we do it?
Adventure church: Why Christians really should get out more
Do our church programmes enable us to 'taste and see' the amazing, life transforming story in a way which moves beyond head to heart, shifts our emotions, and stirs our souls?
More than chocolate: What my failures have taught me about the wrath of God
Every Ash Wednesday for the past 10 or 20 years, I've made a desultory attempt to give up chocolate.
Anglican evangelicals: 6 quotes from the past for the present
The news that three major conservative Anglican evangelical groups are seeking to come together has been greeted with varying reactions.
Answering atheist Steven Pinker on the Florida shooting: Where was the 'benevolent shepherd' God?
'What was the benevolent shepherd doing in Florida while the teenager was massacring his classmates?'
Why, as a Christian, I welcome Richard Dawkins and 'The God Delusion' taking to the stage
It's finally happened. Richard Dawkins's The God Delusion (TGD) is to be put on the stage. Chorlton Arts Festival in England is going to have the first theatre version of the best selling atheist book.
In defence of Pence: Why shouldn't he think God tells him to say things?
Unlike Trump, who discovered a Christian faith on the campaign trail just in time to win a large portion of the evangelical vote, Pence has been a long-term believer.
After Florida, will American evangelicals embrace gun control?
The same arguments over the same issues are rehearsed in the same words by the same people, and nothing changes.