Opinion

The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done
The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done

We must go further and recognise throughout society and culture that no one can change their sex – only their appearance.

Church safeguarding is firmly rooted in Scripture
Church safeguarding is firmly rooted in Scripture

Safeguarding is indeed every Christian’s responsibility.

How should we understand the heavenly temple? Some insights from John’s Gospel
How should we understand the heavenly temple? Some insights from John’s Gospel

The Gospel of John doesn't just answer this question; it unfolds the spectacular reality behind all of existence.

As Western society shakes, Christians must stand firm against the follies of secularism
As Western society shakes, Christians must stand firm against the follies of secularism

Like the treacherous Vichy France government during the Second World War, many secularised Christian leaders and institutions are happy to acquiesce to the demands of the new regime. 

Is the British media anti-Christian and anti-conservative? 
Is the British media anti-Christian and anti-conservative? 

Former BBC journalist Robin Aitken explains why he believes the British media is well-meaning with good intentions, but ultimately biased against Christians – and why it fails to report on their persecution worldwide.

Renewing the old and sanctifying the new in education
Renewing the old and sanctifying the new in education

Hebrew academic and Jewish scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what society can learn from the Jewish approach to education and the importance of nurturing the soul.

President Trump's Arctic love affair
President Trump's Arctic love affair

Surely an ally should not be presented with a take it or leave it poke in the eye?

The Spring Statement is devastating for disabled people 
The Spring Statement is devastating for disabled people 

Please pray. Please write to your MP about these things. And please, check on any disabled friends to see how they are coping with what is unfolding at the moment.

The Church of England is one step closer to appointing first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England is one step closer to appointing first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of England is one step closer to appointing its first female Archbishop of Canterbury now that the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has ruled himself out.  

AI and the visual interpretation of Scripture: A new era of biblical storytelling?
AI and the visual interpretation of Scripture: A new era of biblical storytelling?

The relationship between faith and storytelling has always been central to Christianity. From the parables of Jesus to grand cinematic adaptations of biblical narratives, each generation has found new ways to bring Scripture to life. 

The danger of smartphones for a child’s faith
The danger of smartphones for a child’s faith

Will Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and other children’s Christian classics soon be relegated to museums due to the rise of the smartphone? And how will this affect the faith of the next generation?  

A Christian view of talks to end the war in Ukraine 
A Christian view of talks to end the war in Ukraine 

There are Christian principles which need to be borne in mind when assessing the current efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. 

Can Christian civilization thrive without community?
Can Christian civilization thrive without community?

The West’s retreat from its Christian roots, worn down by progressive ideologies and colonial guilt, risks unravelling a legacy built on the belief that every person bears God’s image and is redeemed by Christ’s sacrifice.

Douglas Murray is right about persecuted Christians
Douglas Murray is right about persecuted Christians

Conservative commentator Douglas Murray’s criticism of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church for failing to speak up for persecuted Christians deserves widespread attention.

Towards a Christ-centred education
Towards a Christ-centred education

Niel Deepnarain, founder of Unite for Education and conference organiser, speaks to Christian Today about why it is so important that Christians work together for Christ-centred education. 

Why doesn’t the media understand religion?
Why doesn’t the media understand religion?

How can anyone understand our 21st century world without knowing how religious faith impacts global, national and regional events?