Opinion
Douglas Murray is right about persecuted Christians
Conservative commentator Douglas Murray’s criticism of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church for failing to speak up for persecuted Christians deserves widespread attention.
Why doesn’t the media understand religion?
How can anyone understand our 21st century world without knowing how religious faith impacts global, national and regional events?
Some reflections on Purim and the meaningfulness of Jewish-Christian dialogue
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Purim and Jewish-Christian dialogue.
Trump and Europe’s defence dilemma
Europe’s long-standing reliance on US defence support is being tested as Trump’s renewed "America First" stance challenges NATO commitments, trade relations, and the future of Western security.
Why Islam is bound to be the winner from the lost boys of the UK
Islam has been given an open goal for conversion growth through the collapse of the traditional family in the UK since the 1960s.
One historic press conference, two bad Messiahs and three great truths
I know only a limited amount of what happened in the past. I’m not sure I understand what is happening now. And I certainly don’t know what is going to happen in the future. But I do know three great truths, which both give me hope and help me to understand.
Some thoughts on Vance vs Stewart and the ordering of love
Members of the medical profession and anyone who watches medical documentaries and dramas on television will be familiar with the concept of triage, the process of deciding who should receive priority in terms of medical treatment based on the severity of their condition and their chances of survival.
Is Jesus really a conservative and not a centrist?
A brief look through scripture suggests that Jesus could be taken to align with all of the different points of the political compass at different times.
Fact-checking JD Vance on Scotland's awful abortion clinic buffer zones
JD Vance spoke truth to power. The fact that power doesn't like it doesn't make it false.
The balance of power between bishops and clergy has been altered for the better
The Church of England's bishops emerge from last week's meeting of the General Synod with their power significantly diminished.
Trump, Putin and Ukraine: blessed are the peacemakers?
The current situation may have been avoided if both sides of the conflict were able to make an attempt to understand each other's concerns and interests.
Why casual dating is no match for Biblical courtship
Over time, secular influences have subtly shaped Christian perspectives on relationships, leading to the normalisation of unbiblical dating practices, particularly casual dating.
Sowing life, honouring the fallen
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, and its special significance as Israel awaits the release of the remaining hostages.
What use is a Christian MP?
Everyone in politics brings their own worldview and values to every debate, and it is important that we challenge the assumption that a non-religious outlook is somehow neutral and objective.
There are good grounds for the C of E's latest decision on safeguarding
The General Synod's decision to keep the Church of England's diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers as church employees arguably showed good judgement and courage.
Has the Church of England kicked independent safeguarding into the long grass?
Yesterday's vote would suggest that the desire to protect the institution of the Church won again.