Opinion

What should we make of the Church in Wales' gay marriage blessings?
What should we make of the Church in Wales' gay marriage blessings?

The Church is indeed divided. But the division is not between old and new, but between a secularised sub-Christianity that prioritises sex, romance and the human appetite, and an orthodox Christianity contoured by the Bible, tradition and the Holy Spirit rather than a secular spirit.

If assisted suicide is legalised, will conscience be protected?
If assisted suicide is legalised, will conscience be protected?

Whatever path law reform takes, provision for freedom of conscience is likely to be included, but its effectiveness will depend on the social setting in which it is relied upon.

Should the government compel people to be vaccinated against their conscience?
Should the government compel people to be vaccinated against their conscience?

Paul Huxley, of Christian Concern, explains why he believes compelled vaccinations for care workers are not justified.

The Church of England's governance shake-up ignores the elephants in the room
The Church of England's governance shake-up ignores the elephants in the room

Streamlining its governance is all good and well but what about all the other issues?

Releasing children from poverty also means taking steps now to care for our planet
Releasing children from poverty also means taking steps now to care for our planet

We cannot deliver on our mission to release children from poverty in Jesus' name unless we also accept and act on the biblical mandate to care for the integrity of God's creation.

Christians should not be punished for refusing to bow down to progressive ideas
Christians should not be punished for refusing to bow down to progressive ideas

It seems as though 'progressive' governments all over the world are quite happy discriminating against people in the name of being anti-discriminatory.

In the abortion wars, the real victims are always overlooked
In the abortion wars, the real victims are always overlooked

For the continued existence and wellbeing of humanity, it is time for the lies to be called out and exposed.

Social media star challenges censorship ruling in court
Social media star challenges censorship ruling in court

"I felt like at any moment there would be a knock at the door, I would open it, and the police would arrest me," recalls Kika. "I cried oceans."

What are the benefits of fasting?
What are the benefits of fasting?

"Trump calls for prayer and fasting," read some of the headlines this week. But what is the significance of fasting? Is it still for us today?

How should Christians pray and act after the fall of Afghanistan?
How should Christians pray and act after the fall of Afghanistan?

We have a duty to press our government into treating with compassion those fleeing the resurgent Taliban regime.

What will happen to evangelicals in the Church in Wales?
What will happen to evangelicals in the Church in Wales?

After the Church in Wales' same-sex blessing vote, there is no question that some evangelicals will now leave.

Older Christians may sometimes be physically frail, but they are prayer warriors
Older Christians may sometimes be physically frail, but they are prayer warriors

The assumption that working with older, frailer people means you have more impact on them as a carer than they have on you, could not be further from the truth.

The limits of self-care
The limits of self-care

Self-care makes helpful suggestions but hollow promises.

The repercussions of 9/11 are still being felt today
The repercussions of 9/11 are still being felt today

It is understandable and right that we reflect on this dramatic day – a day whose repercussions are still being felt and lived out today.

As child-on-child sex abuse soars, evil is destroying our children
As child-on-child sex abuse soars, evil is destroying our children

It would seem that, over the last decade, something has happened to sexualise children and break down the boundaries that previously protected them from harm inflicted by their peers.

Who was Fanny Crosby and why is she so important to Christianity?
Who was Fanny Crosby and why is she so important to Christianity?

Crosby's accessible songs revolutionised Christian music, opening the way to simpler, gentler songs and so, ultimately, to 'gospel music' and modern worship songs.