Opinion

I Choose To Wear A Poppy. Stop Manufacturing Controversy About Those Who Don\'t
I Choose To Wear A Poppy. Stop Manufacturing Controversy About Those Who Don't

In the midst of the controversies and the blanket poppy memorabilia, are those we are supposed to be remembering at risk of slipping down our priority list?

Does Religion Help Or Hurt Our Political Decision-Making?
Does Religion Help Or Hurt Our Political Decision-Making?

In the 2004 American election, I had deep misgivings about re-electing president George W Bush.

Starbucks\' Green Cup: What The Made-Up Social Media Row Says About Christians
Starbucks' Green Cup: What The Made-Up Social Media Row Says About Christians

Last year at about this time, megagiant coffee chain Starbucks got into a heap of trouble with America's culture warriors.

The \'Healthy\' Church That Makes Jesus Sick
The 'Healthy' Church That Makes Jesus Sick

Are we - and our churches - cold, hot or luke-warm in the eyes of Christ?

The Sins Of Confederate Generals And Why We Shouldn\'t Try To Rewrite History
The Sins Of Confederate Generals And Why We Shouldn't Try To Rewrite History

Washington's National Cathedral is facing a difficult decision. It has quietly removed images of the Confederate flag from its windows as its display has become increasingly unacceptable.

Halloween: Why Christians Shouldn\'t Be Afraid Of The Dark
Halloween: Why Christians Shouldn't Be Afraid Of The Dark

Its Halloween, and popular culture is full of things strange and scary. Here's why that's something Christians should embrace.

Research Shows People Who Believe In God Understand The World Less? Hang On A Minute...
Research Shows People Who Believe In God Understand The World Less? Hang On A Minute...

Many of us who are believers will have excellent reasons to back up and ground our faith. We know this – and it's frustrating when others presume we don't.

Hallowe\'en Has Become An Orgy Of Blood-Spattered Nonsense. But We Trivialise Spiritual Forces At Our Peril
Hallowe'en Has Become An Orgy Of Blood-Spattered Nonsense. But We Trivialise Spiritual Forces At Our Peril

My family's revulsion to Hallowe'en must, in some ways, be related to our Christian faith but we cannot hide behind that.

The Church And Argentina\'s Dirty War: Why The Vatican Needs To Open Its Files
The Church And Argentina's Dirty War: Why The Vatican Needs To Open Its Files

The Vatican is to open its files about military rule in Argentina to victims of the regime and their relatives.

Ashers Bakery And The \'Gay Cake\': Not Christian Persecution, Just Bad Advertising
Ashers Bakery And The 'Gay Cake': Not Christian Persecution, Just Bad Advertising

It's an issue of bad advertising that has been blown way out of proportion, says Rev Sally Hitchiner.

Revelation 3: Why Christians Need To Stop Worrying About The End Times
Revelation 3: Why Christians Need To Stop Worrying About The End Times

What do you see when you look at the Church in the West today? Some churches copy the business practice of SWOT analysis, looking at the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

4 Leadership Lessons Every Christian Can Learn From Donald Trump
4 Leadership Lessons Every Christian Can Learn From Donald Trump

Martin Saunders looks at what we can learn from the Republican presidential candidate...

Ashers Has Lost And So Has Democracy
Ashers Has Lost And So Has Democracy

There were no dissenting judges at Belfast's Court of Appeal as it upheld District Judge Brownlie's ruling in May last year.

Today In History: The World Began (Says Archbishop Ussher)
Today In History: The World Began (Says Archbishop Ussher)

How old is the earth? Scientists today believe the universe began with a Big Bang nearly 14 billion years ago, though young earth creationists disagree.

How Britain Could Help Stamp Out Massive Global Corruption – Really Easily
How Britain Could Help Stamp Out Massive Global Corruption – Really Easily

Here is some good news about the multi-billion-dollar menace of international corruption: the UK has some very clear opportunities to make a difference.

Sorry Secularists, But Yes, The UN Can Be Led By A \'Fervent Catholic\'
Sorry Secularists, But Yes, The UN Can Be Led By A 'Fervent Catholic'

It may be unfashionable to say it, but the Catholic Church as well as the wider Church often are and can be progressive forces in international relations.