Opinion

The sacrificial grace of Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church
The sacrificial grace of Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church

Bishop Michael Curry has shown sacrificial grace in accepting the sanctions of the Anglican Primates. Doing this, he could have saved the entire Anglican Communion.

David Bowie\'s death, grief, and the frustration of a society that has nothing to offer the lonely
David Bowie's death, grief, and the frustration of a society that has nothing to offer the lonely

In the wake of David Bowie's death, David Robertson offers a reflection on grief and Bowie's search for God.

5 really bad reasons Christians avoid apologetics
5 really bad reasons Christians avoid apologetics

David Robertson on why apologetics is vital to evangelism.

Yes ISIS is abhorrent. But here\'s why we can\'t just support Assad
Yes ISIS is abhorrent. But here's why we can't just support Assad

Before you invoke the 'lesser of two evils' argument for supporting Assad in Syria, make sure you know the full extent of the evil. By Madeleine Davies.

Two surprising takeaways from Jesus\' healing of the deaf and mute man
Two surprising takeaways from Jesus' healing of the deaf and mute man

David Baker looks at what we can learn from the miraculous healing of a deaf and mute man in Mark 7.

Privilege or protection? Which way for the church in 2016?
Privilege or protection? Which way for the church in 2016?

In a culture of decreasing Christian affiliation, where is the church's energy best spent?

Who will fight society\'s religious illiteracy?
Who will fight society's religious illiteracy?

Until broadcasters realise there is an appetite for a deeper understanding of religion, it will be up to the faithful to get the message across, says Gillan Scott.

Christianity is being quietly erased from public life. What are we going to do about it?
Christianity is being quietly erased from public life. What are we going to do about it?

Evangelicalism has become the unwanted guest at a party everyone else is trying to enjoy, says Nola Leach.

Angela Merkel: How Germany\'s Iron Chancellor is shaped by her Christianity
Angela Merkel: How Germany's Iron Chancellor is shaped by her Christianity

Angela Merkel's Christianity is deep, genuine and important, says Nick Spencer.

Millennials don\'t believe in Church any more. Here\'s why we\'re wrong.
Millennials don't believe in Church any more. Here's why we're wrong.

New research shows that Millennials are more likely to have a negative view of religious organisations than older generations.

Pastor James McConnell trial: A victory for common sense and free speech
Pastor James McConnell trial: A victory for common sense and free speech

Pastor James McConnell was today acquitted by a Belfast court of sending a 'grossly offensive' message in a sermon about Islam. But the case should never have been brought, argues Peter Lynas

Vatican treaty with Palestine does not mean Pope Francis has abandoned Israel
Vatican treaty with Palestine does not mean Pope Francis has abandoned Israel

The "Comprehensive Agreement between the Holy See and the State of Palestine", signed in June, has come into effect following various administrative tweaks.

How reading the Bible in a year changed my life
How reading the Bible in a year changed my life

It's hard work but deeply rewarding, says Martin Saunders.

I was astonished when I discovered this about Burger King
I was astonished when I discovered this about Burger King

David Baker reflects on the message so often advertised to us that we - as humans - are the 'almighty ruler' and the Christian response.

Is it really time to bin the saying, \
Is it really time to bin the saying, "Love the sinner and hate the sin"?

The idea is seen almost universally as summing up much of the Christian gospel.

In defence of your 2015: Celebrating the little victories in your life
In defence of your 2015: Celebrating the little victories in your life

Within the celebration and encouragement of the self, comes an even greater belief in what could be for next year. In how we might possibly glorify our Father, in how we could love someone a little better...