Opinion

It takes a lot to unite Britain's Jews, but Labour's stance on antisemitism has succeeded
It takes a lot to unite Britain's Jews, but Labour's stance on antisemitism has succeeded

Yesterday's Guardian newspaper features a letter signed jointly by the entire spectrum of British rabbis, 68 in all, from the strictest ultra-Orthodox to Liberal and Reform.

Why I love Justin Welby (even more than Gareth Southgate)
Why I love Justin Welby (even more than Gareth Southgate)

When my wife and I lost our son, Ben, we understood God less than we ever had but we needed him more than we ever had.

Gen Z shows the way: Why evangelism doesn't have to be a battle
Gen Z shows the way: Why evangelism doesn't have to be a battle

Most younger people are indifferent to what the church has to offer. However, indifference is not hostility, and that's rather important.

History lessons: Why a world in turmoil needs to learn from God's future
History lessons: Why a world in turmoil needs to learn from God's future

Jesus embodied this heavenly kingdom. He saw a future hope breaking into the present.

God is a DJ: What the church can learn from Iran's dancing protests
God is a DJ: What the church can learn from Iran's dancing protests

How can you tell whether something is sinful? Easy-peasy: just ask yourself, 'Would I enjoy doing this?' If the answer is yes, it's a no-go.

The power of silence: Why I won't be joining in the jeers as Donald Trump visits the UK

My maiden name was Trump and my dad told us that we are distant relations of Donald. This is not something that fills my heart with joy.

Britain's Brexit omnishambles: A guide for the perplexed

Confused about what on earth is happening in British politics right now? You are not the only one. But help is at hand.

Britain's political meltdown: what now?

There are several scenes in classic hit films such as The Matrix and Inception where what seems to be reality convulses and melts away in front of our eyes.

Why the CofE's General Synod made the right call on nuclear arms
Why the CofE's General Synod made the right call on nuclear arms

On Sunday evening the Church of England General Synod voted overwhelmingly to support a motion on a new United Nations Treaty on nuclear weapons.

Passionately neutral: Lessons from the World Cup about enemies
Passionately neutral: Lessons from the World Cup about enemies

It's not particularly sexy being neutral, however passionate.

'I come to praise and not to curse': Prince William's visit to Israel and how to be a pilgrim

In Hebrew, only one Hebrew letter separates the pilgrim from the spy. It takes such a small step to go either way and to end up cursing rather than blessing.

The robots are coming: How Christians can help shape the new reality
The robots are coming: How Christians can help shape the new reality

The robots are going to get smarter and more human-like. It's vital that we begin to lay down boundaries.

After GAFCON 2018: Can secularism build a civilisation?
After GAFCON 2018: Can secularism build a civilisation?

The real question Christians all over the world must answer today is whether or not they will hold on to the authority of Scripture and the gospel the church has historically believed in.

Iran's footballers were heartbroken last night – but the game's changing for the nation's women
Iran's footballers were heartbroken last night – but the game's changing for the nation's women

Even as Iran's World Cup dreams were dashed, Iranian women fans were reinvigorated.

Sarah Sanders and the Red Hen: When politics gets moral

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a tough cookie, as anyone who's watched her White House press briefings can attest.

Refugee children: living in limbo between two worlds
Refugee children: living in limbo between two worlds

As a humanitarian aid worker focused on child protection, I recently served in the camps for several months. My days were unnerving, filled with images I won't soon forget.