Opinion

Dear Saint George: A letter to England’s patron saint
Dear Saint George: A letter to England’s patron saint

Peter Crumpler shares his appreciation for England's patron saint.

Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder
Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder

Has the row over Donald Trump’s ‘Christ-like’ image been fuelled by misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations about his alleged Christian faith?

Faith communities have always served the whole person - it is time funders did the same
Faith communities have always served the whole person - it is time funders did the same

Ethnic minority communities struggle to access funding but a church-backed initiative is seeking to change that.

Peacemaking or partiality? Pope Leo and Trump's war of words
Peacemaking or partiality? Pope Leo and Trump's war of words

When the Pope and the President duel in public, is it prophecy versus power, or prayer mistaken for public policy?

Where Jews and Christians differ on the Messiah
Where Jews and Christians differ on the Messiah

The coming of the Messiah is important to both Christianity and Judaism, but there are important differences in their views.

Parents are struggling with soaring bills - but this is where the love of Christian strangers steps in
Parents are struggling with soaring bills - but this is where the love of Christian strangers steps in

Even though the cost-of-living crisis has long disappeared from our headlines and political debates, for too many families up and down the UK, the reality of choosing between ‘heating and eating’ is unrelenting.

Can the Anglican Communion unite?
Can the Anglican Communion unite?

Joaquin Philpotts, who was on the Crown Nomination Commission for the new Archbishop of Canterbury, on whether there is any hope for unity in the fractured Anglican Communion.

Why a Christian book was sent to British parliamentarians this Easter
Why a Christian book was sent to British parliamentarians this Easter

Dr Sharon James speaks to Christian Today about her engagement with parliamentarians on the role of Christianity in British society, and the openness she observes towards exploring the nation’s Christian heritage at this time.

'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose', by James Macintyre
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose', by James Macintyre

'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose' is beautifully written, with an unusually nuanced approach to political matters.

Why is the British monarch also called Defender of the Faith?
Why is the British monarch also called Defender of the Faith?

The British monarch traditionally bears the title “Defender of the Faith” which also appears on British coins as “F.D.”  As it’s been back in the news lately, now’s a good time to consider it in more detail.

From dry bones to new hope
From dry bones to new hope

The dry bones are not the end of the story.

The Quiet Non-Revival
The Quiet Non-Revival

David Robertson weighs in on whether there are any lessons for the Church after Bible Society's decision to retract its Quiet Revival report.

Five wishes for the new Archbishop
Five wishes for the new Archbishop

You will face critics and adversity. There will be some who will wish you to fail before you get started. But I, and many Christians across the country and the world will be wishing you God’s blessing and joy on the journey as you undertake this important role.

Assisted dying has been defeated, but the debate is far from over
Assisted dying has been defeated, but the debate is far from over

Please continue to pray for compassionate witness and wise engagement by all those campaigning for the dignity and humanity of the vulnerable and voiceless, and that we will reflect God’s love for all people into the public square. 

Why the House of Lords abortion vote leaves me angry, ashamed and apprehensive
Why the House of Lords abortion vote leaves me angry, ashamed and apprehensive

We may rewrite laws, but we cannot rewrite truth.