Opinion

Myth-busting: What you need to know about St Patrick
Myth-busting: What you need to know about St Patrick

Mark Woods looks beyond the snakes and shamrocks.

The battle for righteous government is spiritual not political

Christina Summers was forced out of the Green Party in Brighton & Hove City Council for her stance on same-sex marriage. She argues that personal character is more important than party politics.

Marriage: the modern day litmus test for inerrancy
Marriage: the modern day litmus test for inerrancy

Bible in biblical inerrancy is the foundation of doctrine, writes Gavin Peacock.

Do Christians love one another?
Do Christians love one another?

It's easier said than done, writes Ian Paul.

In review: the five biggest stories of the week
In review: the five biggest stories of the week

The highs, lows and in betweens of the week on Christian Today.

How do we make violence against women a thing of the past?
How do we make violence against women a thing of the past?

This week's report on child sexual exploitation in Oxfordshire should prompt us to think what we can do to combat sexual abuse, writes Steve Clifford.

In review: the five biggest stories of the week
In review: the five biggest stories of the week

The good, the bad and the strange but true on Christian Today this week.

The Church is growing, and here are the figures that prove it
The Church is growing, and here are the figures that prove it

The Church has seen dramatic and explosive growth in Asia, Africa and South America, and is even growing slowly in Europe, writes Krish Kandiah.

The detention scandal: time for a change
The detention scandal: time for a change

We lock up too many people for too long, says Mark Woods.

Apathy doesn\'t just affect voters, but politicians too
Apathy doesn't just affect voters, but politicians too

It is not just the public who are disillusioned, writes Nola Leach, but many MPs themselves.

God does not have a plan for our lives, and we should stop pretending that he has
God does not have a plan for our lives, and we should stop pretending that he has

Evangelists say "God has a wonderful plan for your life". But they're wrong, says Mark Woods.

The greatest weapon against ISIS? Forgiveness.

At its heart, Christianity is about radical grace, and the world is getting a chance to see that.

In review: The five biggest stories of the week
In review: The five biggest stories of the week

The good, the bad and the in between on Christian Today this week.

Sexism in Hollywood: Why everyone should \'Ask Her More\'
Sexism in Hollywood: Why everyone should 'Ask Her More'

It's no secret that there's a huge gender problem in Hollywood. From a staggering pay gap to the overwhelming majority of speaking roles going to men, women remain woefully misrepresented on the silver screen.

Behind the scenes: the problem with the speakers\' highlight reels
Behind the scenes: the problem with the speakers' highlight reels

Preachers' lives are as full of pain and muddle as anyone else's - they just don't mention it, says Patrick Regan.

Is Islamic State really Islamic? Yes, in a twisted sort of way
Is Islamic State really Islamic? Yes, in a twisted sort of way

An article in The Atlantic by Graeme Wood has caused huge controversy by saying that Islamic State is, strictly in its own terms, perfectly reasonable.