Opinion

The paradox of Augustus Caesar and the paradox of Jesus Christ
Bede recognised that the fulcrum of time was indeed to be identified with a point in Augustus Caesar's reign - the birth of Jesus, writes Tom Holland.

No, Sophia Bush, kids do not tell their parents who they are
The reality is that the kids do not, in fact, get to tell us who they are so we can support them. If that were the case, they would be the parents and we would be under their supervision.

A dialogue between a Christian and a Jew on Easter
In this exchange, we probe some of the history of Easter and ask what Christians need to be aware of in order to avoid repeating the nightmares of the past by thoughtless recycling of myths and prejudices.

How should we worship now?
Does it matter how we worship â as long as we enjoy it, and it suits us?

What the Covid world can learn from the quiet way of Julian of Norwich
Sheila Upjohn speaks to Christian Today about Julian of Norwich's writings and why she believes they are a must-read for anyone struggling to understand the nature of God.

Jonathan Fletcher and the cancer of careerism among conservative evangelicals
There has been a recognisable career structure in that world in which Fletcher wielded such power.

Why our greatest mental health challenge is still ahead
During this pandemic, our homes and relationships have been changed forever, and insecurity, uncertainty and anxiety have become daily companions as a result. With that in mind, re-entry into our post-lockdown world might be harder than we think, writes Kintsugi Hope's Simon Barrington.

Jesus' victory over death remains our steadfast hope
Jesus has given us a glimpse of God's future and it is going to be infinitely better than anything we experience at the moment.

Do Christian festivals have a future?
As the country eases out of lockdown, hybrid is here to stay, says Spring Harvest's Abby Guinness

Pesach: From the servitude of Egypt to service in the Promised Land
Jesus' sojourn in the desert when he faced evil forces was a type of Exodus for him â so what does this actually mean?

Why I can't stop worrying about this Church of England prayer
When the Church of England produces a prayer for a National Day of Reflection (as was held in the UK this week), what could possibly be wrong with it?

When the promise of spring is not enough
Surely the coming of the sun, warmth, re-growth in nature, and for many Easter and everything associated with it, must be heart-warming and mood lifting, yet for many all of this reinforces just how bad they are feeling inside, how isolated they are from those around them, and how much they are missing.

An open letter to Jordan Peterson
Like King Agrippa, you are "almost persuaded" (Acts 26:28), and so I hope that you will soon be fully persuaded.

How women can take care of their mental health during the pandemic
Dr Zoe Ekundare, a counsellor at Jesus House and part of its annual Uncommon Woman conference, speaks to Christian Today about the challenges of the pandemic for women but also the strength she has found in leaning on the Holy Spirit for help.

This pandemic has reminded us of what women are truly capable of
What has struck me the most during this pandemic has not been the suffering, although that has been great, it has been the resilience and strength many women have shown in the midst of trials, writes Catherine Adenrele Runsewe.

Cultural Christianity is not the same as faith in Christ
We shouldn't want people to tick 'Christian' on the census if it merely points to cultural identity rather than a real faith in Christ, writes Tim Farron.