Opinion

Cottrell survives vote to stop him speaking at Synod

Members of the General Synod of the Church of England were under pressure as they began a week-long meeting in London yesterday.
Conservative bishops can ban same-sex blessings in their dioceses - they need to start doing this

Perhaps some conservative bishops have been misadvised otherwise and told that their hands are tied by the House of Bishops' commendation of the Prayers of Love and Faith. But it's not hard to see why such advice must be wrong.
Calvin Robinson and the war of words

It may be that, free from the burden of clerical persona and accountability, Calvin Robinson can find true freedom and maximum impact simply as a baptised Christian taking the culture and ideological fight to the enemy.
What is Christian Reconstructionism?

Some find its promise invigorating and transformative; others fear that proximity to power creates intoxicating intolerance among those who imbibe it; sterner critics consider it a toxic mixture that has strayed far from the New Testament model.
Disney and the endless need for more

Resist the urge to consume the next portion of slop before moving onto the next thing
The difference between the bride of Kanye West and the bride of Jesus Christ

If pastors will protect Jesus' bride, the Church, and husbands will protect their brides, this world will radically change for the glory of Jesus and the good of all.
Tariffs, trade, and the Gospel: A Christian perspective on global responsibility

From Land Rover Defenders to combustion engines, from pharmaceutical chemicals to insurance services â the UK exports billions of pounds worth of goods to the US every year as our biggest export partner. But that may be about to take a hit.
The battle of the theological politicians

I know that in today's politicised, polarised world it seems impossible to answer the question without immediately being accused of being 'right wing' or 'left wing', but let's have a go: what does the Bible actually say amid all the claims and counter-claims?
Should priests get political?

Is it wise or, indeed, biblical for church leaders to take political stances?
What does Elon Musk think about Jesus? Exploring the views of the world's richest man

Musk's comments on Christianity go beyond casual admiration.
Following Jesus' teaching by standing with those deprived of leprosy treatment

This World Leprosy Day, The Leprosy Mission's Peter Waddup exposes a tragedy unfolding in Nigeria.
Speaking the truth to power â a letter to Bishop Budde

Perhaps there is a role for such political comment (some might call it prophetic) but I suspect not at a service which is supposed to be about national unity.