Opinion

From Witches To Refugees: Centuries After Salem, We're Still Looking For Someone To Blame

The infamous Salem Witch Trials of Massachusetts began on this day in 1692. Centuries later, they still have much to teach us.

4 Ways To 'Render Unto Caesar' In The Trump-Brexit Era

Wherever we stand on various issues we find much that unsettles us in civil society. Most people feel they want to say something â but struggle to know how.

There's A Grisly, Unhealthy Fascination With The Oscars Fiasco

Is it just me, or is there something pretty unpleasant about the reaction to the Oscars fiasco?

Donald Trump And The Emperor Theodosius: What The Church Got Wrong On February 27, AD 380

There's a very strong argument for saying that today marks the day in history when things began to go very, very wrong for the Christian Church.

The 21st Century Solution To Displaying 16th Century Luther Artefacts: Print Them In 3D

A series of worldwide exhibitions to mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of his 95 theses includes the ability to make 3D printed replicas of 16th century artefacts.

Why Trudy Harrison's Victory In Copeland Is A Win For Traditional English Values

The Church of England might no longer be the Conservative Party at prayer. But these victorious Conservative women are surely the answer to the prayers of the nation.

Jesus Turned Over The Tables. How Angry Are Christians Allowed To Get?

Is now the time for Christians and others on the left to get angry? The answer has to be yes... and no.

'LEGO Batman Promotes Gay Adoption': When Christian Blogging Does More Harm Than Good

Some opinions are so nonsensical, the least helpful thing one can do is draw attention to them.

10 Reasons Why The UK Should Accept More Refugee Children

In the House of Commons on Thursday there is a debate scheduled about the closing of the Dubs route to refugee children. It's not too late to take action.

Why The Church Needs To Rethink Its Attitude To Marriage

A loving couple have just lost a Court of Appeal battle to have a civil partnership. What could possibly be the problem?

Not So Much 'Onward', As 'Repent' Ye Christian Soldiers

Laughing at UKIP's 'Christian Soldiers' and calling them crazy ultimately does a disservice to the Church as a whole.

The Mystery Of Millennials: They Aren't Who You Think They Are

While technology use and views on church are important to understand, some wider trends may cause church leaders to misunderstand the wider socio-economic forces driving the decisions of young adults in their 20's and 30's.

Why Do Christians Seem To Think Sex Is More Important Even Than Whether God Exists?

Most references to divorce in Scripture are pretty negative too. So why is same-sex love the random Rubicon? There seems to be a grossly hypocritical double standard here â tolerated by many of us who would claim to draw a holy line in the sand and lay down our lives for biblical truths.

Why I\'m Uneasy About IKEA\'s Apology Over Catalogue For Ultra-Orthodox Jews