Opinion

Memorialising murder: Does the inventor of the AK-47 deserve a statue?

It's a masterpiece of minimalist engineering â simple, powerful and ultra-reliable.

Remembering my friend Nabeel Qureshi

There are few words to describe how grateful I am for my beloved friend, Nabeel Qureshi.

India's children should be able to pursue their dreams

When Shanmugam Anitha hanged herself in her home early this September, she had already accomplished the impossible. She was a remarkable student, whose academic excellence distinguished her above millions â perhaps even tens of millions â of students across India. But it was her story of overcoming incredible adversity that impacted me the most.

Lots of scientists believe in God. Why should that surprise us?

Science on one side, religion on the other: it's been the same for centuries, with noble and virtuous scientists battling the dark forces of superstition and obscurantism.

The arms trade destroys communities. This was my protest

I attended my first 'proper' demonstration on Tuesday this week when I participated in the #Nofaithinwar day at the ExCel Centre in London.

Yes, Jacob Rees-Mogg is a silly little boy. But his views should not be banned in Westminster

If you treat the deliberately and cunningly absurd Jacob Rees-Mogg as a loveable piece of English furniture rather than the typically ambitious politician that he is, then one day you may be shocked to find that, well, he may not be so loveable after all.

Why violence will never be the remedy for our conflict

With the shocking murder of a journalist in India, Bishop Joseph D'Souza explains why, if India's public leaders cave in to the game of identity politics, manipulating people's hurts and emotions, more violence is bound to come. Supremacism â whether based on race, caste or religion â will tear his country apart.

What does the Bible say about the North Korea crisis?

Using the Bible to provide straightforward solutions to complex domestic and foreign political problems is rarely a good idea.

The New Jerusalem: How the Church can build a vision for the common good

I want to offer the image of the new Jerusalem as a model for Christian engagement in the common good of wider society.

Why I call myself a gay celibate Christian â and say 'no' to Nashville

Theology, prophecy and identity: David Bennett explains why he cannot sign the Nashville and Denver statements on gay sexuality

Four questions to ask yourself if you've been posting outrage about Osteen and the Texas floods

The recent outpouring of bile towards Joel Osteen based on his response to the Texas floods, particularly by Christians, is just a little unfair. And unhelpful. So, if you, like me, just reposted stories about how the rich young ruler of bland churchianity failed us all, here are some questions to ask yourself. It's fun. Like a personality test.