Opinion

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
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
David Robertson on why apologetics is vital to evangelism.

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

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

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

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, "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
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...