Opinion

On Bart Campolo\'s deconversion... and why we can\'t blame his father
On Bart Campolo's deconversion... and why we can't blame his father

Martin Saunders reflects on Bart Campolo's loss of faith, and why playing the blame game doesn't help anyone.

Social transformation and the love of God: The power of Christian protest
Social transformation and the love of God: The power of Christian protest

Reflecting on the protests in Hong Kong, Marijke Hoek says it's time to use our freedom to bring a revolution of Christ's love in the world.

Jimmy Carter and inclusivity: Jesus did discriminate and the church should too
Jimmy Carter and inclusivity: Jesus did discriminate and the church should too

Discrimination has come to be regarded as something akin to a mortal sin in some church circles, writes John Stevens, but this is not based on a correct understanding of Jesus' teaching.

Hong Kong: Why crackdown on protestors could turn violent
Hong Kong: Why crackdown on protestors could turn violent

Hong Kong protestors might feel security in numbers, writes Andrew Hogg, but memories of Tiananmen Square should warn of China's willingness to curb dissent.

The prostitution of faith - how we use God to justify sinful behaviour
The prostitution of faith - how we use God to justify sinful behaviour

Some evangelicals have bought into a Jesus of their own making, writes David Robertson.

A case for war: bombing Iraq may be the only way to stop ISIS
A case for war: bombing Iraq may be the only way to stop ISIS

There is a moral imperative to engage in military action against Islamic State, writes Mark Woods.

Bombing Iraq: 5 tough questions to ask ourselves
Bombing Iraq: 5 tough questions to ask ourselves

Christians shouldn't be so quick to support military action in Iraq, writes Jonathan Langley.

Scotland: Why post-referendum reconciliation is a bit of a sham
Scotland: Why post-referendum reconciliation is a bit of a sham

It's a waste of time for the Church of Scotland to get involved in a post-referendum 'ministry of reconciliation', says David Robertson.

Jason Orange quits Take That... could any church leaders take a leaf out of his book?
Jason Orange quits Take That... could any church leaders take a leaf out of his book?

Knowing when to quit is difficult, writes Chine Mbubaegbu. Could we be hampering the kingdom by hanging on too long?

Defeating ISIS: You can\'t bomb an ideology out of existence
Defeating ISIS: You can't bomb an ideology out of existence

Few of us realise what a dirty and difficult vocation peacemaking is, writes Anna Drew.

How the wrong principles have ended up driving the devolution debate
How the wrong principles have ended up driving the devolution debate

What lies behind the devolution debate? Mark Woods is uneasy.

Atheists, Baptists and Baha\'i come together to tackle climate change
Atheists, Baptists and Baha'i come together to tackle climate change

Climate change doesn't discriminate, and neither do those campaigning against it. Joe Ware reflects on some unusual companions at the climate march in New York on Sunday.

Why do we want politicians who know \'the right thing to do\'?
Why do we want politicians who know 'the right thing to do'?

With party conference season upon us, plenty of politicians will claim to know "the right thing to do", but Andrew Graystone argues that we need more politicians who are prepared to listen.

Independence: How Gordon Brown invoked his Christian values to help save the Union
Independence: How Gordon Brown invoked his Christian values to help save the Union

The former Prime Minister's speech before the independence vote was reminiscent of a tub-thumping sermon, writes Ruth Gledhill

Scottish independence: \'The wounds of this campaign will take years to heal\'
Scottish independence: 'The wounds of this campaign will take years to heal'

After a long and embittered political battle, churches have a unique role to play in reconciliation, writes Gillan Scott.

Scottish Independence: An emotional decision
Scottish Independence: An emotional decision

On the day of the vote, David Robertson reflects on what mark the Yes and No campaigns will leave.