Opinion

Kids Company is dead. Time for the church to step up.
Last night, the British charity Kids Company closed its doors for the last time. Martin Saunders on what this will mean for some of the country's most vulnerable children.

The heartbreak of atheism
Heather Tomlinson reflects on the impact that leaving a faith community can have.

It's been a terrible week for women and yes, it matters
It's been a bad week for women, says Vicky Walker.

How should we approach assisted suicide? With tears, not judgement
Whenever we discuss assisted suicide, our first responsibility as Christians is to enter into the experience of those who are suffering, writes John Wyatt.

Cecil the lion: We're capable of caring about more than one thing at once
Being angry about the needless death of an animal doesn't mean we don't care about anything else.

Satan has come to Detroit: Try not to worry
A giant bronze statue of Baphomet has been erected at an industrial building near the Detroit River.

Unwrapping the election: Why Anglicans vote Tory and Baptists vote Labour
There was strong Conservative support among Anglicans and Methodists, while Baptists and other Christians were more likely to vote Labour.

Jeremy Corbyn for Labour leader: Right ideas, completely wrong choice
Jeremy Corbyn is 17 points clear of his nearest challenger, according to a YouGov poll.

Why being called God's precious princess isn't all that helpful
Telling women God sees them as 'precious and beautiful' doesn't tackle route issues, writes Hannah Mudge.

Dealing with extremism: Why I'd back Welby over Cameron
The Prime Minister's desire for Muslims is that they conform their religion to his idea of a liberal English gentleman.

Why Christians should back the arms industry
Church House Conference Centre has been the target of groups protesting against its use for conferences sponsored by arms manufacturers.

Greece: Why the deal forced on it by the Eurozone is immoral and unbiblical
The latest deal forced on Greece is like finding an even larger wall to bang your head against to cure your headache.

If anyone can exorcise the evil of child abuse, Justin Welby and Pope Francis can
A new spirit of openness is upon us, writes Ruth Gledhill.

The Budget: How to think through the key points
George Osborne's budget is his first as a really Conservative Chancellor.

Keeping Sunday special: Back on the agenda, and still worth fighting for
The Chancellor has announced plans to liberalise Sunday trading.

10 years after 7/7: Why the terrorists will never win
Bombers struck in central London 10 years ago today, killing 52 people and injuring more than 700.