Opinion

Church of England delays action on safeguarding failures
Despite spending over £1m on two expert reviews into their safeguarding practices, it seems the Church of England still believes that the bishops know best.

Abortion decriminalisation is a real threat
Surely we have a Christian duty to speak out on topics and causes where very few others are engaging?

A storm in a syrup tin
It seems the only biblical symbol permitted in modern Britain is the culturally misappropriated rainbow.

Watching and praying for a better world
If you believe in the power of prayer, join us in prophetically reimagining this world into something beautiful.

What needs to happen after the death of Alexei Navalny
This may be our last chance before the political terror in Russia escalates to Stalinist dimensions and the only hope of lasting peace in Europe is gone for a long time.

Taylor Swift and Christianity
In the rejection of God, a culture tends to lose its mind and look for other saviours.

What can Western Christians learn from the courage of Alexei Navalny?
Like Navalny, can we rest in the sure knowledge of God's sovereignty even amidst awful circumstances?

The legacy of Lord Shaftesbury - and a mis-named statue in London's Piccadilly Circus
How a mis-named "statue of Romantic Love" in London's Piccadilly Circus is actually a reminder of an extraordinary Christian reformer.

Protests against 'raves in the naves' come from surprising places
The fuss over "silent discos" held at Canterbury Cathedral has brought some interesting social trends into the spotlight.

Living under occupation
Today it is increasingly difficult for Christians; tomorrow there will be no Christian safe spaces, not in society, not in the churches.

The rights and wrongs of Reacher and TV violence
Ever since the moving picture first entered our homes, Christians have been concerned about the content.

The need for bold evangelism
Counties CEO, Martin Erwin, speaks to Christian Today about churches can be confident in sharing the Gospel.

Thriving in times of turbulence
Beyond the noisy buffeting and chilling winds of our day, there are many encouragements. Let me offer you four.

Exodus and G-d's watchful care over his people
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus 18-20 and why God is described as being 'jealous'.

Conversion is needed now more than ever
If you want a community characterised by good neighbours, love of the stranger, the honouring of the rule of law, protection of conscience, the treasuring of the individual, and in this case particularly, the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, it can be found through conversion to Christ.

Spreading the Gospel or facilitating hatred?
The conversion of a few migrants will doubtless be genuine and, where that is the case, such converts must be protected. But there must be evidence that they fully embrace Christian belief and practice.