Opinion

Why evensong offers something every student wants

Going to evensong before heading for a pint at the pub was not an abnormal way to spend a Sunday evening, or any evening, during my time at university.

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson: Donald Trump shows 'righteous anger' at evils gripping America

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, a respected conservative black civil rights activist, has come out to stoutly defend Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump from accusations that he is an "angry man" not suited to handle the delicate job of leading America, the acknowledged leader of the Free World.

How can we believe in a God who allows evil and suffering?

The problem of evil, or in its more refined form, the problem of suffering, is probably the number one defeater belief.

How could the Bible help Christians think about the EU Referendum?

Many church leaders in Britain would support the "in" argument. But what does the Bible say?

Manny Pacquiao hailed for 'speaking the truth on homosexuality and marriage' despite 'personal risk'

Filipino boxing superstar, lawmaker and born-again Christian Manny Pacquiao does not deserve the hatred being heaped upon him by LGBT activists and their supporters after he was misquoted in a TV interview that homosexuals were "worse than animals."

Whatever happened to free speech?

it's been clear for some time that our society's capacity for tolerance is shrinking, writes Heather Tomlinson. Today, the worst sin is to cause offence.

UK anti-boycott rules: 5 reasons why they are undemocratic and wrong

The UK government is set this week to announce new rules which threaten "serious penalties" for publicly-funded bodies which seek to impose boycotts on Israeli goods.

Richard Dawkins prayer row: 5 things it taught me about religion in Britain

David Robertson reflects on the 'praying for Dawkins' prayer row.

BBC's decision to advertise suicide is a disgrace

Anything that normalises suicide should be regarded as dangerous with potentially harmful consequences, writes James Mildred.

4 reasons why honesty is good for our souls

We all need friends who will challenge and encourage us when life gets hard.

What to say when someone says the Bible can't be trusted

"Show me the evidence for God and I will believe" is the claim of the unbeliever, quickly backed up with, "there is/can be no evid

What the Julian Assange case can teach us about heroes and the rule of law

Assange is a polarising character. Hailed by many as a hero fighting a valiant fight against over-mighty states and the military-industrial complex, he's castigated by others as someone on the run from the law and unwilling to submit himself to the legal process.