Opinion

To inspire the next generation, we need to do more than just teach them how to survive

If we are going to prepare the next generations to look up, step out and live out Jesus' love we don't need a new message - we need a revolutionary return to an old one, writes OM CEO Matthew Skirton.
The legacy of Melvin Tinker

The Church has much to be thankful for.
The real Thanksgiving

What occurred in 1621 was a moment of celebration that briefly united different people and cultures in celebration and gratitude for the produce of the land. That is worth remembering.
Melvin Tinker: a tribute

Gavin Ashenden remembers Melvin Tinker as "one of the most outstanding evangelical clergy of his generation".
And God said, 'Whatever you do, don't populate the earth'

There is a pernicious argument in circulation in some quarters today that goes along the lines of: planet earth is vastly over-populated by human beings, therefore we must actively support the extinction of the human race.
When it comes to race, the Church cannot afford historical amnesia

The "unconscious racism" Justin Welby speaks about can also manifest itself in omissions and collective amnesia, writes Roy Francis.
In a corner of Australia, the state government is on a mission for control

The Victorian Government's will to control all matter of life continues.
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.