Opinion

Wayne Grudem Has Changed His Mind On The Trinity - Just Not Enough, Say Critics
Wayne Grudem and Bruce Ware hold a "complementarian" view of male-female relations, which is a nice way of saying there are roles appropriate for men and roles appropriate for women.

Should Doctors Be Allowed To Euthanise An Alcoholic?
It's an unarguable statistic: one out of one dies. But when it comes to when and how someone dies, there are plenty of arguments.

No Women Speakers At Your Christian Event? Here's How That Could Change
Genesis 5:2 tells us that God created us male and female, but this isn't reflected in the representation of women on Christian platforms, says Natalie Collins.

Scorsese Meets With Pope Before Vatican Screening Of Oscar-Tipped Christian Persecution Movie
Veteran film-maker Martin Scorsese has met with Pope Francis to talk about the director's new movie Silence.
American Evangelical Self-Preservation And The Destructive Policies Of Donald Trump
By voting for Donald Trump white evangelicals may have ensured the destruction of their own movement.

Advent: A Time To Reflect On Judgement And Hope
In today's confused and confusing world, it's good to remember Advent. To think of the coming judgement and then remember the one who came in weakness and mercy.

What Buster The Boxer And The Waitrose Robin Tell Christians About Christmas
There's a recent Christmas tradition that's become a deadly rivalry, with the honour of household names at stake â and their profits, too.

Christians Believe In Truth â How Should We Respond To Post-Truth Politics?
In a post-truth world there are two worrying trends. The first is the move from politicians massaging the truth, to outright lies and deception. The second is the media complicity in this.

Should Christians Stop Telling Children Lies About Santa Claus?
Two academics have urged parents to stop pretending Father Christmas is real in case the "lie" damages their relationship with their children.

Should I Try To Convert My Muslim Neighbour? Not Exactly
The famous Amazon ad showing the friendship of a vicar and an imam has been a resounding Christmas success for the retailer.

Christians Must Be United, But It Might Not Mean What You Think
Unity and love. They seem like simple words, with plain meanings, but sometimes we're guilty of getting it wrong, says Jo Swinney.

As Winter Sets In, A Humanitarian Crisis Is Looming In Northern Iraq
There are warnings that more than a million people could be displaced as the battle intensifies to drive so-called Islamic State out of Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city.

Post-Truth: Biblical Interpretation Should Be Faithful To God's Word, Not The Word Of The Year
We need to ensure that our doctrine and gospel ministry are not determined by our emotions and personal beliefs, but by the unchanging truth of the Word of God, says John Stevens.

This US Town Has Got Rid Of Good Friday. Here's Why That's A Mistake
Bloomington, Indiana, has decided to rename two traditional holidays. Columbus Day will become 'Fall Holiday' and Good Friday will become 'Spring Holiday'.

Should Evangelical Churches Stop Teaching People To Tithe?
For many evangelical Christians, it's a given: you tithe your income. A tenth of what you earn â pre-tax or after tax, the jury's out on that one â is to be given away, probably to your church.

The Queen Is To Invite Donald Trump To Britain. Time For The Christian Virtue Of The 'Stiff Upper Lip'
We've had Brexit and Donald Trump. Troubles always come in threes. The next shock to our national psyche could be Honey G wins The X Factor. Anything now seems possible. Even Donald Trump visiting Britain next year.