Opinion

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

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

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
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
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.

Who is the Valentine behind Valentine's Day?
The day associated with love and romance has Christian roots but they are something of a puzzle.

Is the CofE's net-zero carbon target just adding to the burden of struggling parishes?
Comments in the Church of England General Synod last week reveal the depth of frustration with the hierarchy in many small, struggling churches "far from Westminster".

Racial Justice Sunday: both the Church and the government need to do more
On Sunday 13th February, the church will mark Racial Justice Sunday. While many will enthusiastically commemorate a day set aside to remember that justice is for everyone no matter their place of origin or heritage, some will be asking why?