Opinion

Should I give up on football?
Should I give up on football?

At the end of the season, Krish Kandiah reflects.

Same-sex marriage: What the Irish referendum result says to the Churches
Same-sex marriage: What the Irish referendum result says to the Churches

There are three notable – and rather heartening – things to notice about this 'social revolution'.

The time bomb in the church\'s midst... and how to defuse it
The time bomb in the church's midst... and how to defuse it

Youth ministry is being de-prioritised in our churches and the consequences are disastrous, writes Martin Saunders.

Where Did God\'s People Go...?
Where Did God's People Go...?

Simon Guillebaud on why he's staying in Burundi.

Reflection: What type are you? The world\'s sharpest personality test
Reflection: What type are you? The world's sharpest personality test

It is actually Jesus who gives us the most valuable personal diagnosis kit in the Parable of the Sower.

Dealing with the past: What the meeting between Prince Charles and Gerry Adams says about forgiveness
Dealing with the past: What the meeting between Prince Charles and Gerry Adams says about forgiveness

Forgiveness means saying that what happened will not control our future.

Ashers\' Bakery: The real loser here is a tolerant society
Ashers' Bakery: The real loser here is a tolerant society

The Ashers 'gay cake' judgment is troubling because of what it reveals about the conflict between rights.

Gay marriage and the shaking of the Church in Scotland
Gay marriage and the shaking of the Church in Scotland

The Church of Scotland's decision to accept the ordination of ministers in same-sex partnerships will accelerate its decline, says David Robertson.

Journalists are on the front line, and need our prayers

Sunday is the "Day of Prayer for the Media" and we must pray for those on the front line, writes Ruth Gledhill.

Why Theresa May's fear of 'divisive ideas' should terrify us all

Tolerance and free speech – core values of a truly democratic society today – only have meaning if they protect speech which is unpopular, might seem threatening and could be divisive, writes Jonathan Langley.

Eight things you can do to manage money better
Eight things you can do to manage money better

We can't live without money, but we need to find ways to live with it too.

Human wrongs: Why the government\'s plan to replace the Human Rights Act might not be such a great idea
Human wrongs: Why the government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act might not be such a great idea

A Conservative plan to introduce a British Bill of Rights is not without its critics.

Who will hold an unchecked Tory government to account?
Who will hold an unchecked Tory government to account?

It hurt the Lib Dems, but we still need to see honesty and vulnerability in our politicians, writes Gillan Scott.

Have you ever put winning arguments over winning people?
Have you ever put winning arguments over winning people?

Ian Paul reflects on how the manner of our speech relates to the value of our argument.

Reflection: The most important decision you can ever make
Reflection: The most important decision you can ever make

David Baker on why it's vitally important to decide about Jesus.

Lessons for Labour: how to learn from a beating at the polls
Lessons for Labour: how to learn from a beating at the polls

A truly bad result for the Left ought to prompt some soul-searching.