Opinion

What's wrong with the House of Bishops' proposed same-sex prayers?

We should pray for everyone, but that there are some things for which we may not pray.
Pride, the Self and the Church

Christian Today speaks to Rev Matthew Roberts, minister of Trinity Church York and co-author of the Greater Love Declaration, about his new book, Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self.
Bishop Cocksworth's startling admissions

A few days ago Bishop Christopher Cocksworth published some reflections about the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) discussions on marriage, sexuality and gender.
Scotland's poisonous politics

If Kate Forbes stays in the race, and the rank and file voting members of the SNP listen to their neighbours and friends, she could do the improbable and bring sanity back to Scottish politics.
Warm Spaces: a quiet revolution

Across the UK, through the depths of winter and the cost of living crisis, a movement has been born.
Kate Forbes: Would a Christian be permitted to lead Scotland?

Events in Scotland suggest that there is one group who are in effect banned from meaningful political leadership â Christians who actually believe what Jesus says!
What has just happened in the Church of England?

The era of the uneasy truce, sitting on two sides of the aisle in the same church, must and will now come to an end.
How becoming a refugee host forged a friendship for life

Having a refugee to live with me and hearing his story has made me think about how I'd feel if I had to leave my home and family.
Global South rejects Welby as leader of Anglican Communion

Change is afoot in the Anglican Communion after the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans today published a seven-point plan, overturning the traditional Instruments of Communion and ousting the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, from any position of global leadership.
The case for leaving the Church of England

The shock of a Church deciding to bless sin has caused many evangelical Anglicans to re-think whether they can stay. Can they honourably serve God in an institution that some think has come close to the sin against the Holy Spirit?
The shaky beginnings of a now unshakeable faith

Through my early teens I ticked all the boxes for a young and growing Christian, but despite this God-centred, miracle witnessing childhood, my faith was still shaky.
Uniting people in hope amid the climate and cost of living crises

Polling shows that the vast majority of people are deeply concerned about climate breakdown. But what is going to guide people into choosing hope?