Opinion
The Church must address the racism in its midst but there is some good news too
The Church must be cleansed of racism, of that I am in no doubt, but it would be tragic if we threw the baby out with the filthy bath water.
Why does the Church need another new song?
Andy Flannagan on the inspiration behind new hymn "We Seek Your Kingdom".
The arrest of another Christian street preacher could prove costly for the Met
In July 2019, Pastor Oluwole Ilesanmi won £2,500 in exemplary damages from the Met for 'false arrest, imprisonment and unlawful detention'. Could we see a repeat of this?
Racism in the Church of England: what's the answer?
The recommendations of the Church of England's race report may be well-meaning in seeking to address the injustice of racism in the Church, but my trouble with them is that they are just critical race theory dressed in theological clothing.
John Stott, the radical disciple
As we reflect on a life well-lived and the legacy John leaves, let's recommit ourselves to being like Christ and living as his disciples in all of life, whoever and wherever we are.
What can today's evangelicals learn from John Stott, 100 years after his birth?
The grace which Stott exemplified flowed from his trust in the truth of the Bible. Today, in the days of evangelicals often bashing each other over the head on Twitter and on Facebook, this connection between Scripture and humility is perhaps something we need to re-discover.
To vote or not to vote?
Is the Mail on Sunday columnist and Anglican Christian, Peter Hitchens, right about not voting in elections?
Vaccines and variants: the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and the vital role of the Church
Dr David Boan, of the World Evangelical Alliance, speaks to Christian Today about the Covid-19 vaccine, the threats posed by variants and future pandemics, and the role the Church has to play in helping the world defeat the virus.
After justice for George Floyd, it's time for national soul-searching
Although the 'system' has failed African Americans from its inception, I would like to think that Tuesday 20 April 2022 was a defining moment in America's race relations history, writes R David Muir, Co-Chair of the National Church Leaders' Forum.
Women in the Church, are you ready to rise?
What do you do if you are a woman with a dream and a hope for your life but nagging doubts and insecurities threaten to de-rail you? You rise up in spite of these, says Jo Saxton, a popular speaker and the author of 'Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step Into Your Influence'.
New Life: resurrection, restoration and hope in Jewish and Christian faith
In this latest installment of their Jewish-Christian dialogue, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, and Hebrew scholar Dr Irene Lancaster discuss their different faith perspectives on resurrection and restoration, particularly in the context of the environment.
Choosing our sphere of influence
The world desperately needs what we have to share.
Why Christians should care about a European Super League
You may not think this is an area where you need to hold an opinion unless you are a big football fan, or that it's just too trivial for Christians to muster a view about. But the Super League exposes issues of corruption, concentration of power, community cohesion, aspiration and character-building for young people right down to the level of the local non-league or school club, writes Tim Farron MP.
Mastercard's porn curbs are a step in the right direction
While this latest move by Mastercard is at least a step in the right direction, it does not go nearly far enough to address the profound dangers of a rampant and practically unregulated global porn industry.
A vaccine passport to freedom?
There are strong arguments for vaccine passports, but there is a downside as well.
Why the silence on disability?
It's good to be addressing diversity but if there's one thing I've noticed, some forms of diversity are more fashionable to follow than others â and that shouldn't be.