Opinion

Krish Kandiah: Two heresies that plague Christian engagement in politics
There are two equal and opposite heresies being enacted by Christians in the UK, and they are most visible when Christians engage in politics.

Andy Hunter: Charlie Hebdo is a warning against insecure faith, double standards and twisted religion
Andy Hunter: Charlie Hebdo is a warning against insecure faith, double standards and twisted religion.

Five other cities Fox News probably thinks are '100% religious'
A helpful guide to the religions of other UK cities, by Jonathan Langley.

David Robertson: Using the Charlie Hebdo killings to attack religion is just cowardice
There is a secularist agenda to demonize all religious people because of the actions of a few.

Krish Kandiah: When it comes to adoption, religion isn't everything
Children need a loving home, whether provided by Muslims, Hindus or atheists.
Krish Kandiah: Project 3:28, Gavin Peacock and the role of women
Krish Kandiah calls for a gracious discussion on gender roles.

Andrew Graystone: Journalists and satirists are the prophets of our age
France is now the second most dangerous country in which to be a journalist, after Syria. Never was an attack on free speech so literal.
David Baker: Why Jesus doesn't heal everyone
Does God heal people today? And if he does, why doesn't he heal everyone?
The humane way to treat a serial rapist is to help him live
Rapist and murderer Frank Van Den Bleeken will be given a lethal injection on Sunday after winning the right to be euthanised in a landmark case in Belgium.
Gillan Scott: Why listing the top 100 Christians was a good idea
Boasting about the good work and faith of others should come naturally to us all, writes Gillan Scott.

Jeremy Moodey: Will Palestinian 'lawfare' against Israel be a game-changer?
Palestine signing up to the International Criminal Court is a sign of desperation.

David Robertson: What happened when I almost died
A traumatic near-death experience taught many lessons, great and small.

Glasgow tragedy - asking God why it happened
Don't expect, or offer, too many answers to this week's tragedy in Glasgow's George Square, says Mark Woods.

David Baker: A Christmas guide for atheists
David Baker considers some of the things on which atheists and Christians do and don't agree when it comes to Christmas.

Bishop Alan Wilson: NYPD shooting - choosing forgiveness in brokenness
After a difficult year for the US criminal justice system, Bishop Alan Wilson reflects on the power of forgiveness.

Psst...it's OK for Christians not to like Christmas
You know what, says Helen Coffey, it's ok not to totally LOVE Christmas.