Opinion

How can we make peace with the past?
The process of dealing with the 'poison from our pasts' can be messy, writes Sarah Lothian

David Robertson: Confessions of a Rich Pastor
He's not a televangelist living in a million-dollar mansion, but David Robertson still thinks he's wealthy.

In defence of Renée Zellweger
Renee Zellweger looks different? So what, says Carey Lodge.

David Robertson: Why Evangelical Tribalism Harms the Gospel
Denominationalism might be dying out writes David Robertson, but it's being replaced by network/personality tribalism which has dangers of its own.

Pistorius sentence: Too lenient? Too harsh? Why do you even care?
Whatever your view of the Pistorius sentence, make sure you hold it for the right reasons, says Mark Woods.

Lord Freud and disability row: What is a person really worth?
As Welfare Minister Lord Freud apologises for 'foolish and offensive' remarks about disabled people, Sarah Lothian looks at the questions the row has raised about a person's intrinsic worth.

David Robertson: The real problem with God TV is not Rory Alec's 'moral failure'
The problem with God TV is not Rory Alec's adultery, writes David Robertson. It is the moral failure of associating the Good News of Jesus to the poor with the prosperity gospel

Jeremy Moodey: Now is the time to recognise Palestine
On Monday British MPs will vote on a House of Commons motion to 'recognise the state of Palestine alongside the state of Israel'. Jeremy Moodey on why he hopes it will pass.

On Bart Campolo's deconversion... and why we can't blame his father
Martin Saunders reflects on Bart Campolo's loss of faith, and why playing the blame game doesn't help anyone.

Social transformation and the love of God: The power of Christian protest
Reflecting on the protests in Hong Kong, Marijke Hoek says it's time to use our freedom to bring a revolution of Christ's love in the world.

Jimmy Carter and inclusivity: Jesus did discriminate and the church should too
Discrimination has come to be regarded as something akin to a mortal sin in some church circles, writes John Stevens, but this is not based on a correct understanding of Jesus' teaching.

Hong Kong: Why crackdown on protestors could turn violent
Hong Kong protestors might feel security in numbers, writes Andrew Hogg, but memories of Tiananmen Square should warn of China's willingness to curb dissent.

The prostitution of faith - how we use God to justify sinful behaviour
Some evangelicals have bought into a Jesus of their own making, writes David Robertson.

A case for war: bombing Iraq may be the only way to stop ISIS
There is a moral imperative to engage in military action against Islamic State, writes Mark Woods.

Bombing Iraq: 5 tough questions to ask ourselves
Christians shouldn't be so quick to support military action in Iraq, writes Jonathan Langley.

Scotland: Why post-referendum reconciliation is a bit of a sham
It's a waste of time for the Church of Scotland to get involved in a post-referendum 'ministry of reconciliation', says David Robertson.