Opinion
Rachael Denhollander and the scandal of sexual abuse in the church
Rachael Denhollander is my new heroine. I'm not sure I've ever seen anything quite as brave, compelling, articulate and gospel centered as her testimony in the Larry Nassar trial.
State inspectors at Christian youth groups? They probably won't come, but if they do...
There's a familiar narrative in some Christian circles that the secularists are out to get us.
Ecclesiastes 4 and the cure for loneliness: the cord of three strands
Solomon speaks of a man who works hard, who makes money but travels alone. Who is it for? He perhaps never stops to think why he is doing it, until the end.
A radical proposal for the CofE's Westminster headquarters: move out and do some good
Retaining a hugely expensive building on some of the most expensive land in the world is arguably sinful.
George Bell, Justin Welby and the perils of navigating a binary argument
Either George Bell was a giant of the Anglican Church who helped rescue Jewish children from the Nazi regime and, against the grain, heroically opposed the bombing of Dresden, or he was a child abuser and all his achievements are for the birds.
As Theresa May visits China, will she call on the regime to protect religious rights and stop persecuting Christians?
Prime Minister Theresa May's first official visit to China, which begins today, is billed as an opportunity to boost trade with an important ally. But it will also take place against the backdrop of the country's violations of fundamental human rights, including freedom of religion or belief.
Preach it! Could the Sermon of the Year competition revive this ancient art?
It would be wonderful if the growing success of Sermon of the Year helped restore the religious sermon to its central place in public life â and private â life.
Ecclesiastes 4: Oppression, envy and contentment
Jordan Peterson's bestselling 12 Rules for Life is an unusual self-help book. It talks about sin and the fact that life actually is suffering.
The only people shocked at the Presidents Club debacle are the ones who don't read their Bibles
I'm as revolted as anyone by the thought of so many rich men abusing women 'bought as bait', in Labour MP Jess Phillips' resounding phrase. But surprised? No.
John Piper says women shouldn't be seminary professors. Should we get angry?
It's easy to get angry with John Piper. The conservative pop-theology hero, whose 'Desiring God' brand is a flagship of reformed thought leadership, has a big platform for his views and isn't afraid to use it.
Why Christians should care about massive inequality â and what we should do
According to the charity, the 42 wealthiest people in the world hold the same amount of wealth as the 3.7 billion poorest
Slavery is nothing to joke about: How a t-shirt pushed bad taste too far
Would you buy a t-shirt for your three-year-old that says 'Slavery gets s**t done'?
Is Jordan Peterson the new Messiah?
Dr Peterson has gathered quite a following through his psychological analysis of narratives and myths â especially of the Bible.
Why a new minister for loneliness won't solve the problem
The appointment and publicity has all the appearance of a sticking plaster over a gaping wound: one that's been caused by the government itself.
Ecclesiastes 3: The naked ape and eternal life
The late Christopher Hitchins in his last book made one of the saddest statements I have ever heard: 'I don't have a body, I am a body.'
Bishop Peter Hancock: Why the Church insisted on transparency with the George Bell case
Rt Rev Peter Hancock, the Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Church of England's lead bishop on safeguarding, responds to an article by Dr Irene Lancaster on Christian Today.