Opinion

Why Universities Need To Become More \'Faith-Friendly\'
Why Universities Need To Become More 'Faith-Friendly'

Universities have undergone a secular transformation. From being places of religious learning for elite men in the 11th to 13th centuries, they began to discard their religious roots as the Age of Enlightenment dawned.

Transgender People - Should Christians Try To Convert Them, Heal Them - Or Celebrate Them?
Transgender People - Should Christians Try To Convert Them, Heal Them - Or Celebrate Them?

Brendan McCarthy, the Church of England's national adviser on medical ethics and health and social care, takes his argument from the words of Jesus: 'The truth shall set you free.'

Is Romans 13:1 Skewing Evangelicals\' View Of Trump?
Is Romans 13:1 Skewing Evangelicals' View Of Trump?

Just when you thought it was safe to go back on to Twitter, Trump strikes again.

Seeing Threats? Seeing Opportunities? Social Media, Mobile Technology And The Church
Seeing Threats? Seeing Opportunities? Social Media, Mobile Technology And The Church

Have you noticed a drop-off in some of your conversations this week? Yes, Lent started this week, and according to OpenBible, social networking is the number one thing that people tweeted that they were giving up for Lent!

Beauty And The Beast Has A Gay Character - What\'s The Christian Response?
Beauty And The Beast Has A Gay Character - What's The Christian Response?

We don't have to subscribe to so-called 'pro-gay theology' in order to have a more generous and kind engagement with the film. Perhaps this time we just don't have to pointlessly stand against a film we haven't even seen yet.

Should A Baptist Feel Free To Make The Sign Of The Cross?
Should A Baptist Feel Free To Make The Sign Of The Cross?

Are evangelicals, with all the smoochy romantic music that's invaded our worship services (no, Jesus is not my boyfriend, thanks very much), really too intellectual for our own good?

Signed, Sealed And In Heaven: Not One Of The 144,000 Of Revelation 7 Is Lost
Signed, Sealed And In Heaven: Not One Of The 144,000 Of Revelation 7 Is Lost

Anyone can sing the song of the Redeemed, if they are redeemed. It is impossible to learn and sing without that experience.

From Witches To Refugees: Centuries After Salem, We\'re Still Looking For Someone To Blame
From Witches To Refugees: Centuries After Salem, We're Still Looking For Someone To Blame

The infamous Salem Witch Trials of Massachusetts began on this day in 1692. Centuries later, they still have much to teach us.

4 Ways To \'Render Unto Caesar\' In The Trump-Brexit Era
4 Ways To 'Render Unto Caesar' In The Trump-Brexit Era

Wherever we stand on various issues we find much that unsettles us in civil society. Most people feel they want to say something – but struggle to know how.

There\'s A Grisly, Unhealthy Fascination With The Oscars Fiasco
There's A Grisly, Unhealthy Fascination With The Oscars Fiasco

Is it just me, or is there something pretty unpleasant about the reaction to the Oscars fiasco?

Donald Trump And The Emperor Theodosius: What The Church Got Wrong On February 27, AD 380

There's a very strong argument for saying that today marks the day in history when things began to go very, very wrong for the Christian Church.

The 21st Century Solution To Displaying 16th Century Luther Artefacts: Print Them In 3D
The 21st Century Solution To Displaying 16th Century Luther Artefacts: Print Them In 3D

A series of worldwide exhibitions to mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of his 95 theses includes the ability to make 3D printed replicas of 16th century artefacts.

Why Trudy Harrison\'s Victory In Copeland Is A Win For Traditional English Values
Why Trudy Harrison's Victory In Copeland Is A Win For Traditional English Values

The Church of England might no longer be the Conservative Party at prayer. But these victorious Conservative women are surely the answer to the prayers of the nation.

Jesus Turned Over The Tables. How Angry Are Christians Allowed To Get?
Jesus Turned Over The Tables. How Angry Are Christians Allowed To Get?

Is now the time for Christians and others on the left to get angry? The answer has to be yes... and no.

\'LEGO Batman Promotes Gay Adoption\': When Christian Blogging Does More Harm Than Good
'LEGO Batman Promotes Gay Adoption': When Christian Blogging Does More Harm Than Good

Some opinions are so nonsensical, the least helpful thing one can do is draw attention to them.

10 Reasons Why The UK Should Accept More Refugee Children
10 Reasons Why The UK Should Accept More Refugee Children

In the House of Commons on Thursday there is a debate scheduled about the closing of the Dubs route to refugee children. It's not too late to take action.