Opinion

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
Safeguarding is indeed every Christian’s responsibility.

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