Opinion

Ukraine: has weak West lost the will to live?
Ukraine: has weak West lost the will to live?

The West is weak. But as Christians we know the diagnosis is at heart a spiritual one, for when people turn their backs on God as many western Europeans have, and north Americans are increasingly doing, all sorts of things follow, writes David Baker.

Are we on the edge of World War III?
Are we on the edge of World War III?

What are the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Could it be that we are on the edge of a massively costly, truly disastrous, global war? And what does this feel like for the people of Ukraine?

Four things Christians must do as war returns to Europe
Four things Christians must do as war returns to Europe

In many ways this is a wake-up call for the church, writes J John.

Is living with Covid any life at all?
Is living with Covid any life at all?

The term 'Living with Covid' has a totally different meaning for the 3.7 million people in Britain who are 'clinically extremely vulnerable' and those who are classed as 'vulnerable'.

Learning to forgive my husband's porn use
Learning to forgive my husband's porn use

I understand the devastating impact of sex addiction. Now I'm helping others find freedom, writes Cat Etherington, Director of Recovery at the Naked Truth Project.

Has the slogan 'my body my choice' changed hands?
Has the slogan 'my body my choice' changed hands?

The bodily autonomy argument, which until recently was exclusively used to justify the killing of unborn children, has found itself suddenly under new management.

Billy Graham in England: a personal reflection
Billy Graham in England: a personal reflection

It's been four years since the American evangelist Billy Graham died. Former Songs of Praise producer Roy Francis reflects on Graham's crusades in England and the answer he gave to some very difficult questions.

Defending Christian freedoms in the public square
Defending Christian freedoms in the public square

Senior barrister Paul Diamond speaks to Christian Today about why he has decided to give up his wider practice and focus on the rights of Christians to manifest their faith in the public square.

How can we truly reform culture?
How can we truly reform culture?

Judges tells us that however good the 'system', the real problem is the human heart.

The story of faith is worth telling
The story of faith is worth telling

If we commit to foster a better understanding between religious groups and the media, the result could be the exposure of under-told and often unknown stories of faith-motivated sacrifice, generosity, service and hope being told to an audience looking for meaning.

On Eliyahu (Elijah) and the still small voice of wisdom
On Eliyahu (Elijah) and the still small voice of wisdom

Biblical descriptions of thunder, lightning flashes and still small voices are metaphors. But they are also very real.

8 things you should know about African churches and their Christianity
8 things you should know about African churches and their Christianity

African Christianity now forms the majority of Black Christians in Britain, and if it continues to develop at its current rate, it will significantly affect the way Christianity is viewed in Britain.

Is it time to ask better questions?
Is it time to ask better questions?

Working to create a more welcoming environment for everyone could be helped by learning to ask different questions, writes Peter Crumpler.

On Buffet Christianity
On Buffet Christianity

Buffet Christianity has been encouraged over the last two years, as locked-down churchgoers found themselves browsing through an online supermarket of Christianity overflowing with an alluring range of services and theologies.

Stepping into Britain's ancient churches
Stepping into Britain's ancient churches

Writer Peter Stanford speaks to Christian Today about the importance of safeguarding Britain's ancient churches for future generations and why he hopes more people will take the time to venture inside them.

Even unsuccessful 'conversion therapy' isn't harmful
Even unsuccessful 'conversion therapy' isn't harmful

If our leaders and our nation care about truth, we'll stop pursuing a conversion therapy ban that would harm the people it's meant to help.