Opinion

Derby Diocese has extremely serious questions to answer
You might think the Church of England would naturally wish to offer support to a minister hounded out in this way. But apparently not.

Philip Yancey on pandemics, pain and words of wisdom from a 16th century churchman
Philip Yancey speaks to Christian Today about his new book, A Companion in Crisis, a modern paraphrase of John Donne's 'Devotions on Emergent Occasions', and the lessons he is still learning about why God allows suffering and how believers can accept it in their own life.

What makes a real leader? Deuteronomy has the answer
Throughout history, we have experienced monarchy and other kinds of supreme leadership which go against the definition of monarch in the Hebrew Bible.

Where are Christians in the chaos?
All too often our conversation and outlook get caught up in the difficulties and hopelessness of our circumstances and world events. But the truth is we are the only people who can provide the hope that the world is yearning for.

Is Boris paying the price for our low standards of integrity in leaders, or are we?
For too long, leaders have been chosen because of their charisma and rhetoric, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down.

How the need for instant gratification has led to apathy in the Church
The digital age might have made life more convenient than ever for us, but it has implications for the Church too.

We are headed for Big Tech tyranny
Social media, in conjunction with Google, exercises almost absolute control over the flow of information around the world.

What the Bible really says about loan forgiveness
Hint: It's complicated (just kidding, it's really not).

Thinking rightly about love
A statement circulated at the Lambeth Conference affirming the "holiness" of LGBT love is not only theologically misleading but also spiritually dangerous, writes Martin Davie.

The Government has a moral duty to act over energy price cap
The brutal reality is that for millions of families and individuals across the country, this latest price cap rise, coupled with inflation means they will be forced to choose between eating and heating.

The tide is turning against transgender activism
Given the radical nature of transgender activism and the ripple effect it is having on the larger culture, a pushback was inevitable. And so, while the current administration digs its heels in even more, the tide is turning against it.

America's 'gender exceptionalism'
All who love to look to Europe as a model for progress need to pay close attention to Europe's reversal on childhood gender interventions.

On the Jewish New Year for Animals
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster on why she thinks the time is ripe for the resurrection of the Jewish New Year for Animals.

We praise people as 'Good Samaritans,' but there's a complex history behind the phrase
As a professor of biblical studies who has written about Samaritans, I've learned that while most of my students have heard of the "good Samaritan," fewer are aware of the social and historical realities reflected in the story â much less that the Samaritan community still exists today.

The vital lesson Roe v Wade can teach UK pro-lifers
Do you know what's most striking about the overturning of Roe v Wade? This kind of dramatic victory could happen here.

UK cracks down while US doubles down on 'gender affirming' care
The US needs to follow the example being set by the UK and other European countries by reversing the rush to put large numbers of girls and children with autism on puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.