Opinion

The tide is turning against transgender activism

Given the radical nature of transgender activism and the ripple effect it is having on the larger culture, a pushback was inevitable. And so, while the current administration digs its heels in even more, the tide is turning against it.

America's 'gender exceptionalism'

All who love to look to Europe as a model for progress need to pay close attention to Europe's reversal on childhood gender interventions.

On the Jewish New Year for Animals

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster on why she thinks the time is ripe for the resurrection of the Jewish New Year for Animals.

We praise people as 'Good Samaritans,' but there's a complex history behind the phrase

As a professor of biblical studies who has written about Samaritans, I've learned that while most of my students have heard of the "good Samaritan," fewer are aware of the social and historical realities reflected in the story â much less that the Samaritan community still exists today.

The vital lesson Roe v Wade can teach UK pro-lifers

Do you know what's most striking about the overturning of Roe v Wade? This kind of dramatic victory could happen here.

UK cracks down while US doubles down on 'gender affirming' care

The US needs to follow the example being set by the UK and other European countries by reversing the rush to put large numbers of girls and children with autism on puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.

Statues, slavery and one way to right a wrong

More monuments to those who fought against slavery and colonialism will go some way to righting a wrong, increasing confidence and self-esteem, and enabling all to feel part of a shared history, writes Roy Francis.

The kings who converted to Christianity

Royal conversion was very important in defending and spreading the faith. It was also complicated and controversial in some of its effects, as time would reveal.

Changing world, changing missions

Christian Today speaks to Jim Armstrong, General Director of Echoes International, on how global missions has changed since the agency's founding 150 years ago.

From the orphanage to a loving family

Robert Glover speaks to Christian Today about their work in China and why the Church needs to get behind the shift from orphanages to family-based care.

Hardship may come but don't worry, just prepare

There is something that we urgently need to come to grips with. The world is changing, and not for the best.

The post-truth society

If children are growing up in a world without absolute truth, they will find themselves facing a confused reality â indeed they will struggle to distinguish between fantasy and reality.

Too many bishops have failed to challenge prevailing Western thinking on gender, sexuality and the unborn

They have failed to challenge the prevailing autonomy of Western culture but have instead increasingly insisted under the mantras of 'diversity' and inclusivity' that Christians should accept and affirm people's choices about how they want to live their lives