Opinion

In A World Of Fake News, Is Fake Theology Next?
In A World Of Fake News, Is Fake Theology Next?

Jesus wasn't a refugee – at least not in the minds of the presents of Fox & Friends.

Locked-In Patients Are \'Happy\'. What Does This Say About The Right To Life?
Locked-In Patients Are 'Happy'. What Does This Say About The Right To Life?

All human life is sacred, a wonderful gift of God. So we care for each person as well as we possibly can, doing our very best to make their lives as full of opportunity and as free of pain as we're able.

Why It Is Wrong To Pretend That Catholics And Protestants Agree #Reformation500
Why It Is Wrong To Pretend That Catholics And Protestants Agree #Reformation500

After reading a Eucharistic prayer very similar to one that we use in the Mass, the Church of England vicar went round offering the residents – many suffering from dementia – a communion wafer. "What's this?" asked one old lady. "Just a bit of bread," replied the vicar.

The \'Great Satan\' Acting Like Satan. Is Portraying Trump As \'The Devil\' Preventing Sane Debate?
The 'Great Satan' Acting Like Satan. Is Portraying Trump As 'The Devil' Preventing Sane Debate?

"Although it is not a ban on Muslims, it sounds like one. And for that reason it will fuel the number one reason for terrorism - grievance. The 'Great Satan' will have acted like Satan." David Robertson on President Donald Trump's controversial executive order on travel and refugees.

Is God Hardening Donald Trump\'s Heart?
Is God Hardening Donald Trump's Heart?

I've been thinking of that confusing verse in Exodus when God tells Moses that he will harden Pharaoh's heart.

Can Mathematics Prove The Existence Of God?
Can Mathematics Prove The Existence Of God?

A recent Patheos article talks about two computer scientists who claim to have applied state-of-the-art software to show that Kurt Gödel's "mathematical proof" for the existence of God is entirely correct.

\'We Need To Pray For The President\': Lessons From An Anti-Trump Demo In England
'We Need To Pray For The President': Lessons From An Anti-Trump Demo In England

Mark Woods attends a protest march in a genteel English town, where one typical placard read: 'Donald Trump is not a very nice man.'

Why I Won\'t Sign The Petition Against Trump\'s State Visit To The UK
Why I Won't Sign The Petition Against Trump's State Visit To The UK

I'm not really a demonstrative person, but I will make an exception this evening.

As Doomsday Draws Near And The Devil Seeks To Swallow Us Up, The Only Answer Is In Jesus
As Doomsday Draws Near And The Devil Seeks To Swallow Us Up, The Only Answer Is In Jesus

There are forces at work in this world that are way beyond all the rulers of this world, no matter how malevolent and powerful in our eyes. But there is a greater power. The Light that overcomes the darkness. We need and receive Amazing Grace!

Jesus And The Transfer Of Power. What Can We Learn From Formula One?
Jesus And The Transfer Of Power. What Can We Learn From Formula One?

Dr Calvin Samuel, Principal of the London School of Theology and a long-time Formula One fan, reflects on Jesus and the transition of power.

The Church Of England And Gays: A Brave Attempt To Walk The Biblical Line
The Church Of England And Gays: A Brave Attempt To Walk The Biblical Line

The Church of England's bishops have held fast to biblical orthodoxy on homosexuality and gay marriage. And the LGBT community is very angry indeed.

Atheists Aren\'t As Rational As They Think – But We Should Join The Conversation, Not Shout
Atheists Aren't As Rational As They Think – But We Should Join The Conversation, Not Shout

Atheist academic Dominic Johnson claims belief in a higher power is good for society. What should Christians – and atheists – make of his argument?

President Trump: What Will It Take For Christians To Disown Him?
President Trump: What Will It Take For Christians To Disown Him?

Donald Trump is wasting no time. Since becoming the 45th president of the United States on January 20 he's already set in motion some of his most extreme policy promises.

Pope Francis Says Christians \'Can Worship Freely\' In China: He Is So Wrong
Pope Francis Says Christians 'Can Worship Freely' In China: He Is So Wrong

Pope Francis has made a habit of causing consternation among liberals and conservatives alike.

Bursting The Bubble: 5 Ways To Break Out Of The Echo Chamber In 2017
Bursting The Bubble: 5 Ways To Break Out Of The Echo Chamber In 2017

Although there will always been some political differences, it's in our interests to try to breach the echo chamber, listen to those who are different to us and try to understand them.

\'We Have Sadly Failed\': Lessons From Auschwitz For Holocaust Memorial Day
'We Have Sadly Failed': Lessons From Auschwitz For Holocaust Memorial Day

Harry Farley went to the Nazi death camp Auschwitz before Holocaust Memorial Day. Here are his reflections.