Opinion

Everything that is wrong with The Family Sex Show
Though the Church is mostly unaware, the public appears to be waking up (finally!) to the sad truth that young children from the age of five are now seen as legitimate targets of the wider pan sexual liberation movement.

A plea to Anglican evangelical leaders and bishops: please work together!
As critical days approach, there could be even greater scope for a united evangelical front in the Church of England.

'Frontline ministry' in war-torn Ukraine
The horrific events of recent weeks have caused Christians in Ukraine to reflect on what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a time of war.

The extraordinary faith and courage of the Martyrs of Japan
Today, as many Christians continue to face severe persecution and martyrdom around the world, the example of the Martyrs of Japan and the communities of "Kakure Kirishitan" there remind us of the extraordinary faith and courage of such fellow-believers, writes Martyn Whittock.

What is so special about the Gospel of John?
Theologian David F Ford speaks to Christian Today about his new commentary on the Gospel of John and what makes this particular Gospel so special.

Concepts of war and peace in Judaism and Christianity
In this latest installment of their Jewish-Christian dialogue, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster discuss the approaches of their two faiths to war and peace.

John Wesley, the man behind Methodism
John Wesley was a dynamic and gifted man who became one of the most significant figures in British history. Let me highlight three aspects that I find particularly striking.

Give the kids responsibility early
Those who are treated like children, will continue to feel like children.

Päivi Räsänen: 'Everyone should be free to express their deeply held beliefs'
Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen speaks to Christian Today about her ongoing legal battle over "hate speech" and why she wants other Christians to express their faith in public.

Polish Christians tirelessly hold out hope in the face of war
"What they really need is peace, a conversation with someone, to be seen as a human and listened to."

It's not prayer or faithful Christian teaching on transgenderism that will cause harm
Rather than heal and make whole, there are some who want to put sticky tape on the wound and pretend that people are already whole. But the gospel of self-love is not good news.

People should be free to seek help, including prayer, for unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria
Let us be clear, no one should support coercive conversion therapy. But what possible justification can there be for denying help to those who are lost and want the choice?

How can we trust God when bad things happen?
It is precisely because God is sovereign and orders all things according to His plan and purposes that we can have hope and peace, writes Martin Davie.

Is it time for loyal disobedience?
The Church of England has a civic role which is much more than saying a prayer at the local Cenotaph, writes Rev Mark Coleman.

Toby Young on the future of free speech for Christians
Journalist Toby Young speaks to Christian Today about the particular free speech challenges facing biblically orthodox Christians.

'We are praying day and night' â a Russian Christian speaks out about Ukraine
As the violence in Ukraine continues, Open Doors partners met with a Christian from Russia. In her own words, she shared with them what life is like for believers there, and how her church is responding to the unfolding crisis.