Opinion

Climate Ambition Summit: New year's resolutions needed for absent leaders
What made the Paris Agreement fit for purpose was the requirement for countries to strengthen these pledges at least every five years and it's good to see so many doing just that.

On the darkest day of the year, Christians will be sharing the light of Christmas
Stew Smith, formerly of Delirious? and now with CPO, talks to Christian Today about the inspiration behind the Share the Light campaign and why it's so important that the Church does just that this Christmas.

Is it time to build a poverty-busting lifestyle?
Can we carry on living unreformed middle class lifestyles as we reach out to those on the margins and does this issue really matter? Martin Charlesworth and Natalie Williams on why they think it does.

Hanukkah and what it has to do with Joseph and Judah
Chanukah - also known as Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights - comes before Christmas this year, and always coincides with the biblical stories of Joseph.

Is Jesus really with us?
'Immanuel' is a reminder then that we can trust God when things are not going the way we would like them to.

Is it OK for a charity to discriminate against Christians?
It appears that while all are equal, some are more equal than others.

Why family ties are key to breaking the cycle of intergenerational crime
Paul Ringer, Deputy Chief Executive of Spurgeons Children's Charity, explores one issue affecting hundreds of thousands of children across the country who, in the midst of the challenges of the pandemic, will not get to see their fathers this Christmas.

If you think we're exaggerating just look to Norway
There are plenty of LGBT activists and allies who are more than ready to bring potential cases to court.

What does the Old Testament say about caring for the environment?
On issues such as ecology, it is far better that Christians and Jews work together.

Eugenics should never be a source of entertainment
Outdated attitudes towards a life with disability should be condemned by society, yet the Emmerdale storyline proves we have a long way to go.

Are you sure that your Christmas jumper wasn't made with forced labour?
Clothes chain Zara is yet to sign a commitment against using materials sourced from Uyghur forced labour. A week of action led by Christian Solidarity Worldwide is hoping to end that.

With exploitation only escalating during Covid-19, the Church's help is needed to end slavery for good
Not all of us are able to physically work with police to identify and free trafficked children but the impact of the global Church when it prays and acts can be incredible.

Is The Crown the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
The Crown is trial by screen, and as such, is cruel and heartless, writes David Robertson.

Sexuality, safeguarding and the language of God
When do discussions about sexuality and gender veer into territory which is unacceptable?

Should evangelicals engage with Living in Love and Faith?
It is important to listen to those we disagree with and hear their stories. It is also important to stand up for our faith and what is right. LLF gives us a rare opportunity to do both, argues Will Jones.

Let the Archbishop rest! Why we have to learn the lessons of lockdown
Despite having already postponed the sabbatical once because of the pandemic, the idea that the Archbishop might want to prioritise his personal and spiritual wellbeing seems unpalatable for many. Which begs the question: have we learned very much at all from 2020?