Opinion

Healthcare pressures and transport costs are widening the wealth gap
Healthcare pressures and transport costs are widening the wealth gap

The LICC's Jo Trickey fears a move further towards a two-tier health system that will leave the most vulnerable at an even greater disadvantage.

A response to Lord Carey on assisted suicide
A response to Lord Carey on assisted suicide

Lord Carey's position on assisted suicide undermines key biblical doctrines.

Why all the heaven and hell, Lewis Capaldi?
Why all the heaven and hell, Lewis Capaldi?

We're spiritual beings made by a heavenly God, and our culture still feels the weight of Scripture.

Should Christians give up on football?
Should Christians give up on football?

As the English Premier League season draws to a close, is the gulf between faith and football now so wide that Christians should be embarrassed about playing any part in 'the beautiful game'?

The state of the nation: figures, faith and futures
The state of the nation: figures, faith and futures

There can be no disguising the fact that there is a fundamental problem in British Christianity.

How does international aid make a difference?
How does international aid make a difference?

Place of birth shouldn't be the determining factor dictating the direction your future life will take. Sadly though the disproportionate effect of global inequality, as demonstrated in the World Inequality Report, continues to be a reality today.

What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?

Pentecost Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar each year. It's a day which goes back to the Early Church, and transcends denominational boundaries.

Clergy cuts and the bishops' platform in Parliament
Clergy cuts and the bishops' platform in Parliament

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is determined to continue opposing the government's Illegal Migration Bill but for how much longer will Anglican bishops be allowed a platform in Parliament?

A new province for traditionalists in the Church of England?
A new province for traditionalists in the Church of England?

In line with the Pauline principle that we should not say to other members of the body of Christ 'I have no need of you' (1 Corinthians 12:12-26), the creation of new province along the lines sketched out here would mean that the Church of England could stay together, says Martin Davie.

Numbers and the revelation at Sinai: counting everyone in
Numbers and the revelation at Sinai: counting everyone in

Every individual counts and this is what the 'Numbers' narrative is telling the children of Israel in the second year of their Exodus from Egypt.

Britain's got a sewage problem
Britain's got a sewage problem

Today – and I hope you aren't eating – I want to talk about sewage! Specifically, the tons and tons of raw sewage that water companies are allowed to pump into our lakes and rivers every day.

Woke brands are erasing women
Woke brands are erasing women

The expression 'having a laugh' comes to mind, but this isn't even remotely funny. Rather, it's tragic, because it says that biological women don't matter – that the distinctives of what it is to be a woman are, in fact, irrelevant.

The case for the abolition of abortion
The case for the abolition of abortion

The abolition of abortion in the UK is biblical, achievable - and underway!

Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers – and solutions
Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers – and solutions

While secular psychology is often not seen as a Christian's friend, it has produced some fascinating research into how and why human beings divide with each other.

UK report finds Britons\' lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing
UK report finds Britons' lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing

Bloom's study also highlights the need for improvement of religious education.

When things don\'t go to plan – lessons from Mae Muller
When things don't go to plan – lessons from Mae Muller

As the golden confetti rained down to herald Loreen and Sweden's victory, it was a glumly familiar feeling for those sheepishly waving Union Jacks.