Opinion

The government's ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief must be more than a talking shop
The government's ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief must be more than a talking shop

Awareness of FoRB violations must lead to concrete action that makes a difference in the lives of those who are suffering injustices on account of their religion or belief, says CSW's Mervyn Thomas.

What meaningful action can the UK take to address religious freedom violations?
What meaningful action can the UK take to address religious freedom violations?

Brendan O'Hara, Open Doors supporter and Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), speaks to Christian Today about the government's two-day FoRB ministerial in London this week and how the UK can take meaningful action to stamp out human rights abuses and FoRB violations.

Stop the carnage: a plea to save Nigeria's women and girls
Stop the carnage: a plea to save Nigeria's women and girls

The fear is so strong and they live with it every day, says Tirham, who counsels Nigerian women and girls who have survived the trauma of being kidnapped and raped by Boko Haram.

A response to some of the familiar arguments in favour of abortion
A response to some of the familiar arguments in favour of abortion

Is a foetus really no more than a lump of cells?

Dominance of 'woke' culture and its drive to silence people is 'very dangerous'
Dominance of 'woke' culture and its drive to silence people is 'very dangerous'

"Get in line or face the consequences is the mood in way too many places in the world," says ADF International President Michael Farris.

A lesson in death from Dame Deborah James
A lesson in death from Dame Deborah James

I have been reflecting on what Dame Deborah James' life and death could teach us. Here are a few of my thoughts.

Roe v Wade and the constitutional 'right' to have sex without consequence
Roe v Wade and the constitutional 'right' to have sex without consequence

In the battle of competing rights, those with no voice are being hurled against the wall, their lives mercilessly dispatched by two innocuous looking pills, or suctioned into oblivion following dismemberment.

Pro-lifer 3.0 to abortion-rights supporters: Let\'s talk
Pro-lifer 3.0 to abortion-rights supporters: Let's talk

If we want to help women lead the lives they choose, we should start with clear and obvious common ground that is there for the taking.

The abortion question may be decided politically. The real test is a moral one.
The abortion question may be decided politically. The real test is a moral one.

Politics is not the point. The point is to make abortion unnecessary.

Climate commitment at baptism services a step too far for some
Climate commitment at baptism services a step too far for some

Candidates for baptism in Oxford Diocese may also now be asked whether they will "strive to safeguard the integrity of creation".

A godly response to the overturning of Roe v Wade
A godly response to the overturning of Roe v Wade

Many women silently bear deep mental scars over an abortion and so any triumph must be seasoned with grace, writes J John.

What change might we see from the overturning of Roe v Wade?
What change might we see from the overturning of Roe v Wade?

If this decision encourages a little self-control and self-reflection, then that can only be a good thing.

BBC bias and the case of Roe v Wade
BBC bias and the case of Roe v Wade

The excellent Amol Rajan on Radio 4's Today programme talked – twice – of "pro-life" campaigners. All well and good, you might think. Except apparently not.

What the Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade means for the West and the Church
What the Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade means for the West and the Church

The early Church did not just reject the prevailing abortion and infanticide – they also provided and cared for the unwanted children. If we are serious about being pro-life, we must do likewise.

Ukrainian refugees are facing an increasing risk of trafficking - but Christians can help
Ukrainian refugees are facing an increasing risk of trafficking - but Christians can help

We've seen the appalling reality of vulnerable people trafficked to the UK for sexual exploitation and forced labour. Now, with millions of women and children in vulnerable situations, more people are at risk

What can Christianity and Judaism teach us about good leadership?
What can Christianity and Judaism teach us about good leadership?

In this latest installment of their Jewish-Christian dialogue, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster explore what the two faiths have to say about good leadership.