Opinion

Gender politics, the gospel and total sexual confusion

We are now in an era of total sexual confusion, writes David Robertson.

Seven things that make as much sense as soldier-hacking tabloids criticising Jeremy Corbyn's bow

The C-Team: Why eternal life doesn't make dying easier for everyone

Jonathan Langley on why the hope of life-after-death doesn't necessarily mean we aren't afraid of dying.

Evangelical 'extremists'? How new government plans threaten Christian freedom

In trying to defend Britain in the name of equality, safety and security, the government risks banishing from the public square any hint of an evangelically distinct narrative, writes Nola Leach.

Remember, Remember: Why Guy Fawkes Night is still worth celebrating

The story of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot isn't just a gripping bit of history, but it has exact parallels with so much of what's happening 410 years later that we really ought to recover it.

Patrick Sookhdeo: How has he survived at Barnabas?

While Sookhdeo is capable of inspiring respect and loyalty among his staff and adherents, some have accused him of bullying, intimidation, vindictiveness and paranoia.

Shaker Aamer, Guantanamo and why it took 13 years to get him out

The entire panoply of the American legal system was arrayed in order to support the incarceration of men who had never been tried or convicted of any crime.

Is passion or competence more important in Church ministry?

How important is it that we're actually good at the things we do? Ian Paul suggests competence is not a way to earn Gods favour â but it is a sign of God's grace at work in our lives.

Why the Internet and the Church have more in common than you might think

"The internet is like a modern church," according to renowned Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei.

Undamaged goods: Why purity culture is twisted, dangerous and offensive

A bride's unusual gift to her dad on her wedding day has caused waves over the last few days.

What price British values? An open letter to David Cameron

David Robertson offers some reflections on Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain.

Christian culture and the class divide

Britain is a nation obsessed by class - even though we're squeamish about discussing it. What impact does a predominantly middle class church have on those outside of it?

The All-Inclusive Church

You don't get unity with those who don't share your skin colour, political or social views by trying to compromise. You have to go deeper.

Why small is beautiful when it comes to churches

Jesus spent the majority of his adult life surrounded by just 12 men, yet saved the world from sin. Gideon only had 300 men yet managed to defeat the Mideonites. David beat goliath.

IJM & the power of prayer: How one organisation is saving millions of lives

Gillan Scott looks at IJM's powerful mission, and it's starting point: prayer.

Scotland anti-trafficking law: Landmark law makes abolition of modern slavery possible

In the space of just one year, all parts of the United Kingdom have passed into law dedicated anti-slavery legislation.