Opinion

Labour\'s antisemitism nightmare: Why there\'s something strangely hopeful about it
Labour's antisemitism nightmare: Why there's something strangely hopeful about it

Today, if someone posts a comment or makes a remark that sounds antisemitic the reaction is panicked denial.

Why John Piper\'s wrong about cremation
Why John Piper's wrong about cremation

Cremation, burial and John Piper: Mark Woods says a sensitive subject deserves a better treatment.

Does the gospel need to be liberated?
Does the gospel need to be liberated?

The need to listen afresh to the Bible – paying particular attention to the contexts in which it came into existence – has become more urgent than ever, says David Smith.

Hillsborough: We should not confuse the inexcusable with the unforgivable
Hillsborough: We should not confuse the inexcusable with the unforgivable

This is a significant moment in the life of our city, and yet our journey must also continue.

Why atheist churches are parasites on true Christianity
Why atheist churches are parasites on true Christianity

There's a church in Toronto where they don't believe in God – and that's just fine, according to the minister.

4 things you can do to help refugee children this weekend
4 things you can do to help refugee children this weekend

Will the government abandon or rescue unaccompanied refugee children?

Embryo adoption: 21st Century Christian compassion in action
Embryo adoption: 21st Century Christian compassion in action

Florence Taylor reflects on how a Christian couple's decision to adopt two embryos is an expression of caring for widows and orphans today.

\'How Do We Get Millennials to Attend Church?\' Why that is the wrong question
'How Do We Get Millennials to Attend Church?' Why that is the wrong question

"How Do We Get Millennials to Attend Church?" Is the Wrong Question

Why Christian ministers should stop taking weddings
Why Christian ministers should stop taking weddings

A Norwegian Roman Catholic bishop says it's time for clergy to stop officiating at weddings.

Is Christianity Regressive?
Is Christianity Regressive?

Are we really progressing as a culture? And is Christianity stuck in the dark ages?

\'Religion is the opium of the people\': Why Karl Marx is half right
'Religion is the opium of the people': Why Karl Marx is half right

One thing everyone knows about Karl Marx is that he was an atheist.

The Queen at 90: She deserves more than patronising fondness
The Queen at 90: She deserves more than patronising fondness

The Queen is a mark of tradition and institution: two things we should treasure.

Islamic State are committing genocide and the UK government must admit it
Islamic State are committing genocide and the UK government must admit it

The UK government must play its part in stopping the atrocities happening in the Middle East, writes Nola Leach.

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster: Dangerous cult or a bit of a laugh?
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster: Dangerous cult or a bit of a laugh?

Is Pastafarianism just a laugh? It certainly started off like that.

What have Christians ever done for us?
What have Christians ever done for us?

While we can list the faults of those who profess to be Christians who have done great harm, the good done in the name of Christ is quite astonishing, says David Robertson.

An eye for an eye: How Trump\'s got the Bible wrong AGAIN and what it says about his campaign
An eye for an eye: How Trump's got the Bible wrong AGAIN and what it says about his campaign

Donald Trump has been asked – again – about his favourite Bible verse, and this time he managed to come up with an answer that can actually be found in Scripture.