Opinion

Are Christians really discriminated against?
Let the conflict be seen for what it is, and let Christians be accorded, at the least, the same protections as others in our society.

Bringing up children in a post-Christian world
It is not the hostility of the culture. It is not the education system. It is not social media. It is not peer pressure. The primary factor is the inability of parents to pass on their faith â and the failure of churches to equip parents to do so.

The battle for the creeds
The early debates over doctrine were crucial in the history of Christianity and have framed Christian understanding and discussion ever since.

Will any CofE bishops speak out against Jayne Ozanne's attack on parents?
The attack by gay Anglican activist Jayne Ozanne on parental rights in her campaign to ban conversion therapy should be a wake-up call to Christians who may be apathetic about the debate.

The tide is turning away from atheism. Why?
Justin Brierley's new book, The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God, just released in the USA. Here's the big idea behind it.

What happens when the hero doesn't pull it off?
For me, the permacrisis encourages me to turn to the Bible.

A concrete example of the failure of long-term planning
Jesus clarifies that everyone is our neighbour, including those who are not yet alive and who will live with the consequences of our actions and inactions.

India's descent into communal hatred
Behind the recent violence inflicted upon Kuki Christians in Manipur is more deep-seated religious and ethnic hatred.

The paedophile editor and the sound of silence
It's a strange world where you can go to jail for misgendering someone, but purchasing and watching real child abuse only deserves a slap on the wrist.

Why I stayed a pastor
You won't sustain yourself in the pastorate, it requires Divine strength and love. That only comes from Jesus.

The concrete crisis is creating a new 'lockdown' for children and parents amid culture of blame
We desperately need a culture of responsibility rather than blame.

Four years later Google's search bias is as blatant as ever
The manipulation can be so powerful because you don't know you're being manipulated

A new framework for mission is needed
If we are serious about using missions to develop disciples around the world and impact communities in the long-term then we must prioritise approaches that benefit the reached more than the 'reachers'.

A dialogue on Judaism and the environment
A dialogue between Professor Richard Schwartz, President Emeritus of the Jewish Vegetarians of North American and Dr Irene Lancaster, Chair of the Broughton Park Jewish Christian Dialogue Group and author of Deconstructing the Bible.

Pakistan's Christians live in fear of mob justice
Since the Quran burning incident in Sweden, Pakistan has witnessed an increasing number of allegations of blasphemy cases against Christians.

The Church of England's decline is taking its toll on frontline clergy morale
It is sad that the Church of England clergy surveyed by The Times have not made the connection between their own low morale and the left-wing bureaucratic institution they work for.