Opinion

Millions of Jewish families like mine were nearly wiped out by the Holocaust and the pain is as real today as it was then
Millions of Jewish families like mine were nearly wiped out by the Holocaust and the pain is as real today as it was then

This is a tale of death, complicity and, worst of all, the breaking up of families.

A mighty downpour in Australia
A mighty downpour in Australia

It is a propensity of human nature to be much more interested in the bad news than the good. Hence news media seemed to almost delight in the shock of Australia 'burning'. In recent days, though, there has been some welcome good news and yet, to a large extent, this is buried away in mid-page columns, if reported at all.

What do you do when that supernatural miracle you've been praying for doesn't happen?
What do you do when that supernatural miracle you've been praying for doesn't happen?

What happens when there is no apparent supernatural intervention? No miracle. Not even an unusual turn of events.

Church of England reaffirms biblical teaching on sex and marriage—but for how much longer?
Church of England reaffirms biblical teaching on sex and marriage—but for how much longer?

While the new statement responding to opposite sex civil partnerships is certainly welcome, the future for the C of E remains uncertain.

In an age of connectivity, we mustn't forget spiritual connectivity
In an age of connectivity, we mustn't forget spiritual connectivity

Prayer has been squeezed out by general busyness and by an infinite number of other priorities.

The Democrats, the Impeachment, and the Fable of the Scorpion and the Frog

I'm sure there are some principled politicians in the House who genuinely believe that Trump is a danger to America and that he has committed crimes worthy of impeachment. But I seriously doubt that many other Congressmen operate with such pure, non-partisan motives.

Gender ideology and what Christians need to know
Gender ideology and what Christians need to know

Sharon James, author of Gender Ideology: What Christians Need to Know, speaks to Christian Today about why she is so worried about how the debate of gender identity is playing out and the implications for society, most especially children.

Francis Chan, Holy Communion and Church history
Francis Chan, Holy Communion and Church history

What Francis has done, at maybe even a personal cost, is pave the way for modern evangelicals to understand how good it is to research into this more, and ask the hard questions about Church history.

The Christians who defied the Holocaust
The Christians who defied the Holocaust

Had it not been for a brave French Christian's actions during World War II, I would almost certainly never have married my wife Karen and have three wonderful children.

From the Depths of Our Hearts: a not so controversial intervention on priestly celibacy?
From the Depths of Our Hearts: a not so controversial intervention on priestly celibacy?

This book in its own right is not controversial – it does not call into question any doctrinal principles or canonical disciplines.

The mysterious case of the Anglican Primates, Gafcon and Justin Welby
The mysterious case of the Anglican Primates, Gafcon and Justin Welby

It is hard to see how the Anglican Communion's fractures can just be wished or willed away.

Christians attacking parents of disabled children should know better
Christians attacking parents of disabled children should know better

There are no figures about the level of abuse the parents of children with additional needs and disabilities receive. And these parents do receive a lot, especially online.

Is there a climate change cult?
Is there a climate change cult?

The reaction to climate change in some quarters has become hysterical to cultish proportions. In fact, I am seriously beginning to fear that a significant number of humans (especially our young) are in danger of being sucked into what could be described as the climate change cult.

Our 'liberal' culture is, in reality, cruelly illiberal
Our 'liberal' culture is, in reality, cruelly illiberal

If, as society has done, the Ten Commandments are rejected, the result is not a state of no morality but instead an alternative morality.

Our eyes have been shut to injustice for too long
Our eyes have been shut to injustice for too long

How many of us have closed our eyes to ease our consciences, in order to have a certain measure of convenience and comfort?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: why half in, half out just isn't an option for royals
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: why half in, half out just isn't an option for royals

The damage is more likely to be suffered by Harry and Meghan, who may have misjudged the extent to which their celebrity is independent of their royal status.