Opinion
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.
Faith in politics: why the bishops have got it right
Christians won't all think alike, but we should show up and get involved, argues Steve Clifford.
What Christians get wrong about Politics
Christians today are somehow mistaken in the belief that just holding a set of political ideology or following a party line is all that is necessary.
If you care about your neighbour, you care about politics
Politics are how we get to make a difference for good, Andy Flannagan argues.
Marriage-obsessed ministries: Why young Christian women need more in their lives than just men
Churches sell women short by pretending that marriage is the highest goal for every woman.
Whatever our beliefs, Christians must unite to support gay pardons
Steve Chalke launches an Open Letter in support of pardoning the 49,000 men convicted of gross indecency - 'precisely because we follow the liberating example of Jesus'.
Reasoning together: How Jews, Christians and Muslims can learn from each other's scriptures
Small group discussions using passages from the scriptures of different faiths can be very productive, Mark Woods finds.