Opinion

FIFA: Why I\'m angry about the corruption of the beautiful game
FIFA: Why I'm angry about the corruption of the beautiful game

Even as a bystander rather than a true fan, the allegation of corruption in FIFA makes me mad, writes Mark Woods.

After sleepwalking where culture leads, is the church finally waking up?
After sleepwalking where culture leads, is the church finally waking up?

It's been a strange week for church and culture clashes, writes David Robertson.

How should Christians relate to \'outsiders\'?
How should Christians relate to 'outsiders'?

Ian Paul asks whether Christians should be distinctive and keep their distance, or engage with culture and blend in.

10 bad preaching habits which must be stopped
10 bad preaching habits which must be stopped

Want to avoid people snoring in the pews? Mark Woods offers some helpful tips.

Should I give up on football?
Should I give up on football?

At the end of the season, Krish Kandiah reflects.

Same-sex marriage: What the Irish referendum result says to the Churches
Same-sex marriage: What the Irish referendum result says to the Churches

There are three notable – and rather heartening – things to notice about this 'social revolution'.

The time bomb in the church\'s midst... and how to defuse it
The time bomb in the church's midst... and how to defuse it

Youth ministry is being de-prioritised in our churches and the consequences are disastrous, writes Martin Saunders.

Where Did God\'s People Go...?
Where Did God's People Go...?

Simon Guillebaud on why he's staying in Burundi.

Reflection: What type are you? The world\'s sharpest personality test
Reflection: What type are you? The world's sharpest personality test

It is actually Jesus who gives us the most valuable personal diagnosis kit in the Parable of the Sower.

Dealing with the past: What the meeting between Prince Charles and Gerry Adams says about forgiveness
Dealing with the past: What the meeting between Prince Charles and Gerry Adams says about forgiveness

Forgiveness means saying that what happened will not control our future.

Ashers\' Bakery: The real loser here is a tolerant society
Ashers' Bakery: The real loser here is a tolerant society

The Ashers 'gay cake' judgment is troubling because of what it reveals about the conflict between rights.

Gay marriage and the shaking of the Church in Scotland
Gay marriage and the shaking of the Church in Scotland

The Church of Scotland's decision to accept the ordination of ministers in same-sex partnerships will accelerate its decline, says David Robertson.

Journalists are on the front line, and need our prayers

Sunday is the "Day of Prayer for the Media" and we must pray for those on the front line, writes Ruth Gledhill.

Why Theresa May's fear of 'divisive ideas' should terrify us all

Tolerance and free speech – core values of a truly democratic society today – only have meaning if they protect speech which is unpopular, might seem threatening and could be divisive, writes Jonathan Langley.

Eight things you can do to manage money better
Eight things you can do to manage money better

We can't live without money, but we need to find ways to live with it too.

Human wrongs: Why the government\'s plan to replace the Human Rights Act might not be such a great idea
Human wrongs: Why the government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act might not be such a great idea

A Conservative plan to introduce a British Bill of Rights is not without its critics.