Opinion
Abortion myths and realities â a case study from Africa
There is one myth in particular which is used by many who are pro-abortion - and even accepted by some Christians - and that is the danger posed by back street abortions.
What does Christianity have to do with human rights?
To the extent that the Church loses its confidence in the experience of the miraculous, the holy and the supernatural, it will have nothing to say that distinguishes itself from well-meaning humanism.
The Catholic Church, Nazis and responsible broadcasting
Perhaps our public service broadcaster may be wise to bear in mind that, when purportedly trying to understand and prevent prejudice against one group of people, expressions of irrationally generalised hatred could risk generating - even appearing to legitimise - prejudice against other groups.
One nation under God and one religion under God?
The actual history of the US and its constitutional origins may make for surprising reading.
Why on earth are British universities offering training in sex work?
Durham University claims that in offering training alerting student sex workers to the challenges they might face, it is merely recognising reality and fulfilling its duty of care to keep students safe. On this line of reasoning we might perhaps expect to see similar courses offered to students dealing in drugs.
Kanye West wants to start a Christian kibbutz - but what exactly is that?
What is a community â the community that Kanye West so desperately seeks?
Should MPs have second jobs?
Our job can help to open doors and make things happen but it should always be done on behalf of constituents, writes Tim Farron.
A crackdown on peaceful protest is a crackdown on religious freedom
We must speak out and urge Parliament to reverse this dangerous direction for our rights.
Asking questions doesn't make me a 'climate denier'
Those who question the ecological line become 'climate deniers'. But science depends on people testing theories in order to falsify or confirm them.
The case for shechita as the compassionate way to slaughter animals for food
Jesus' injunction to prioritize the safeguarding of animals at all times is itself a quote from the Torah Book of Leviticus.
When it comes to business, the clergy and the flock see things very differently
Committed churchgoers have a considerably more positive view of business and the market economy than those who lead them and teach them.
Vaccine mandates: how much are we prepared to compromise?
The question for church leaders and church members remains: is there a point at which we are prepared to sacrifice what we believe in?
More civic institutions must disentangle themselves from Stonewall
The BBC's withdrawal from Stonewall's 'Diversity Champions' programme is good news and perhaps a sign of better things to come.
Churches are keen to reach net zero but there are needless barriers in the way
If even eager and keen churches cannot do something as simple as installing solar panels, then we risk just adding to the greenwashing emanating from Glasgow, while also letting down the Body of Christ.
Banning conversion therapy: a step too far or not far enough?
The UK government has outlined some of the details of its proposed conversion therapy ban and from a Christian perspective there are three interesting observations.
With the growth of Islam and secularism, how Christian will Britain's next coronation be?
The coronation of King Charles III will provide a testing moment of truth for what have become the new stresses, strains and fault lines of Western culture in today's United Kingdom.