Opinion

Is Christianity Regressive?
Are we really progressing as a culture? And is Christianity stuck in the dark ages?

'Religion is the opium of the people': Why Karl Marx is half right
One thing everyone knows about Karl Marx is that he was an atheist.

The Queen at 90: She deserves more than patronising fondness
The Queen is a mark of tradition and institution: two things we should treasure.

Islamic State are committing genocide and the UK government must admit it
The UK government must play its part in stopping the atrocities happening in the Middle East, writes Nola Leach.

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster: Dangerous cult or a bit of a laugh?
Is Pastafarianism just a laugh? It certainly started off like that.

What have Christians ever done for us?
While we can list the faults of those who profess to be Christians who have done great harm, the good done in the name of Christ is quite astonishing, says David Robertson.

An eye for an eye: How Trump's got the Bible wrong AGAIN and what it says about his campaign
Donald Trump has been asked â again â about his favourite Bible verse, and this time he managed to come up with an answer that can actually be found in Scripture.

Is Pope Francis right to say Christians face an 'educated persecution'?
There's a persecution that is "cross-dressed as culture, cross-dressed as modernity, cross-dressed as progress", the Pope has said. But what does he mean?

How can we live peacefully in an age of terror?
Horrific attacks in Paris, Brussels and around the world are unnerving, but maybe it's down to us to ignite a culture of love in response, writes Katherine Maxwell-Rose.

Charity and love: Why the two are not the same
Pope Francis explored the fine line between love and charity on Saturday. It is a dangerous one to tread.

Switching fields: From professional football to pastoral ministry
Gavin Peacock shares his journey from football star to church leader, and why he's never looked back.

Angela Wrightson: What is the Christian response to children who kill?
Sara Hyde explores the Christian response to child killers. Why do they do it and how can Christians help?

Victoria Wasteney: Victim of a godless legal system?
Wasteney was disciplined by her NHS trust and went to an Employment Tribunal. Her claim was dismissed, and now her appeal has been dismissed as well.

Did Christianity spread by violence?
David Robertson continues his apologetics series, this time looking at the history of the Church.

Atheist ministers: Why religion without God is pointless
Rev Gretta Vosper of the United Church of Canada has been a self-declared atheist for years. Mark Woods explores the boundaries of acceptable theological difference.

3 challenges for Christian feminists and egalitarians
As Christian advocates for gender justice, we must be careful to look beyond the bubble of 21st century Christian culture and ask ourselves questions that may prove a little uncomfortable, writes Hannah Mudge.