Opinion

Where the Church's unity comes from
Is there a difference in the way we should seek peace in places torn by civil war and churches torn by doctrinal disputes?

The bishops or the Bible?
The real question is: how does a bishop convince himself that the Bible doesn't really mean what the Bible clearly says it does mean?

On Lent and 'being' Lent
This Lent you can focus on saying particular prayers, which is commendable, or on skipping chocolate, abstaining from social media or alcohol. But can I encourage you to prayerfully ponder, remembering that all we are and all we have has been lent to us and that we remain accountable to God?

Why Christians should support their local media
What happens locally really matters ... and local news matters massively.

Q&A: Why are the Scottish and UK governments going to court over gender recognition laws?
The Scottish and UK governments are heading to court over a plan to change the law in Scotland to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. A legal expert explains what the dispute is about and why it has serious constitutional implications.

The truth about abortion pill reversal treatment
Abortion pill reversal treatment is clearly safe and effective, and it is high time that women who regret taking the first abortion pill are routinely offered this choice which has a good chance of saving the life of the baby.

Yes Chris Bryant, Jesus talked about sexual sin
Sir Chris Bryant's claim that Jesus never said a word about same-sex relationships is false.

You must bow at the LGBTQ+ altar - or else
Do you remember when the main goal of LGBT activism was creating an atmosphere of "tolerance and acceptance"? Those days are long gone.

The Archbishop who challenged violence and corruption - and paid with his life
When El Salvador was being torn apart by a vicious civil war, Archbishop Oscar Romero y Galdamez refused to be silent even though he knew his life was in danger.

Will the Anglican Communion hold together?
Yesterday, the Archbishops wanted to tell a story of joyful celebration. Sadly, for many it was a day of mourning and uncertainty.

Please can we have some good news
In a world that is turning away from bad news, we have good news to offer.

Traditionalists, reform and women
So-called traditionalists have lost two icons in recent weeks, deflating opposition to reform on women's roles.

The deliberate and slow eradication of Lebanon's Christians must end
Lebanon's Christians face an existential crisis unprecedented in its gravity since the 1920 creation of Greater Lebanon and the subsequent independence in 1943 of the Republic of Lebanon.

How can Christians respond to the crisis in the NHS?
A perfect storm is battering the NHS. How can Christians respond to this situation?

With Benedict's death, a way opens for more formal rules for retired popes
Now that Benedict is dead, the church needs to set those protocols. Pope Francis can issue new rules that will apply to him, should he retire, and to his successors without disturbing his predecessor.

Ukraine's conscientious objectors are not cowards and traitors
Evangelical Christians should stand up for people who are unjustly forcibly recruited, sent to the front and forced to kill against their declared will and conscience.