Opinion

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

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

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
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
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.

In review: the five biggest stories of the week
The highs and lows of the week on Christian Today.

Western leaders need to wake up and act on Christian persecution
David Robertson issues a challenge to the world's leaders about persecuted Christians
Ash Wednesday went viral, but it really shouldn't have
Some things are too sacred for selfies, says Mark Woods.

Chelsea fans' racist abuse is shocking, but will anything change?
The video of a black man being pushed by Chelsea fans as he tried to board a train on the Paris Métro has rightly caused widespread outrage.