Opinion

Franklin Graham on the message of hope he's bringing to the UK
Franklin Graham on the message of hope he's bringing to the UK

American evangelist Franklin Graham speaks to Christian Today about the Good News he wants to share with the UK and why he's not surprised to encounter some opposition.

Three challenges for the Church from the life of Benedict of Nursia
Three challenges for the Church from the life of Benedict of Nursia

What question would the monk behind The Rule of Saint Benedict pose to the Church today?

What a same-sex marriage vote reveals about the Anglican Church of Australia
What a same-sex marriage vote reveals about the Anglican Church of Australia

The biblical Christians are now in almost complete control of the Church. But they need to be careful.

Between hope and lament: creating safe and welcoming churches for people with mental health challenges
Between hope and lament: creating safe and welcoming churches for people with mental health challenges

Corin Pilling, of Sanctuary UK, speaks to Christian Today about the culture shift he would like to see in churches around mental health.

Why you should care about Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter
Why you should care about Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter is one of the most important events of our time and has the power to transform the political landscape.

Young Catholics and Protestants may reshape the nature of Northern Irish politics
Young Catholics and Protestants may reshape the nature of Northern Irish politics

The movement of the young away from sectarian politics suggests that a generational shift is occurring, in which many young people in Northern Ireland no longer decide their politics based on a 'Protestant' or a 'Catholic' identity.

12-year-old Archie deserves a chance at survival
12-year-old Archie deserves a chance at survival

In a caring and humanitarian world, Archie should be given a chance to recover.

Our local leaders need our prayers
Our local leaders need our prayers

A thriving local media and Christians playing an active role in community politics could help support local democracy across the country.

Helping babies and toddlers get to know God
Helping babies and toddlers get to know God

Anna Hawken, of Parenting for Faith, speaks to Christian Today about why parents shouldn't wait to start their children on their faith journey, and what churches can do to support them.

Roe v Wade: taking off the 'culture war' spectacles
Roe v Wade: taking off the 'culture war' spectacles

There is more to doing the "good" that Jesus tells us to do than winning an argument or even a legal battle. Much more.

We shouldn't feel guilty for needing help - and that applies to church leaders too
We shouldn't feel guilty for needing help - and that applies to church leaders too

Admitting our failures, weaknesses and limitations is at the heart of our Christian faith. So why should this apply any less to clergy?

It's time to be brave
It's time to be brave

Some Christians are hiding away from the world as much as possible. Others have assimilated into the culture to the point that they blend right in. To these approaches, there is a brave alternative.

The Global Covid-19 Summit left children off its agenda - the Church should not
The Global Covid-19 Summit left children off its agenda - the Church should not

More than 5 million children have lost a primary or secondary caregiver to Covid-19.

Lessons from Amos and Ezekiel on holiness and hope
Lessons from Amos and Ezekiel on holiness and hope

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster on what lessons her community are learning from the Scripture readings that come straight after Pesach.

The fallout from Hillsong should encourage all churches to do a little soul-searching
The fallout from Hillsong should encourage all churches to do a little soul-searching

I hope that by following the scriptures and taking time to put in effective leadership procedures, we can learn from Hillsong's mistakes.