Opinion

Scottish Referendum: Why I\'m hoping and praying for a No vote tomorrow
Scottish Referendum: Why I'm hoping and praying for a No vote tomorrow

Mark Woods thinks a move towards independence is contrary to the gospel.

Will the new Iraqi government stop Islamic State massacre?
Will the new Iraqi government stop Islamic State massacre?

The US say the appointment of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi represents a "major milestone" and a crucial step towards defeating the terrorist militias.

An open letter to David Cameron: How to Save the United Kingdom
An open letter to David Cameron: How to Save the United Kingdom

As the referendum on Scottish independence approaches and the Yes campaign gathers momentum, David Robertson has some words of warning for David Cameron.

Iraq: What influence does Justin Welby have in bringing British Jihadists to justice?
Iraq: What influence does Justin Welby have in bringing British Jihadists to justice?

The Archbishop of Canterbury said today that the West had been slow to wake up to Iraq. Now it has, what can it do?

Comment: Why Evangelicals can\'t support Israel\'s land grabs
Comment: Why Evangelicals can't support Israel's land grabs

As Israel begins the biggest appropriation of West Bank land in 30 years, Mark Woods asks where Christian sympathy should lie.

An Open Letter to Alex Salmond: Will an independent Scotland cut out Christ?
An Open Letter to Alex Salmond: Will an independent Scotland cut out Christ?

David Robertson shares his thoughts on Scottish Independence with the First Minister of Scotland.

Nine-year-old girl shoots and kills instructor - time for a rethink of gun laws?
Nine-year-old girl shoots and kills instructor - time for a rethink of gun laws?

On Monday a nine-year-old girl shot and killed her shooting instructor. Mark Woods asks whether it's time for Christians to take a different view on gun ownership.

Legal challenge to Government\'s Trojan Horse response is a gospel freedom issue
Legal challenge to Government's Trojan Horse response is a gospel freedom issue

Colin Hart, director of the Christian Institute, responds to criticism of the Institute's legal challenge against the Government's response to the Trojan Horse scandal.

Dissing Driscoll: What the Church can learn from Pastor Mark\'s fall from grace
Dissing Driscoll: What the Church can learn from Pastor Mark's fall from grace

Following the latest furore about the US megachurch pastor, David Robertson considers the lessons for the wider Church.

Trojan Horse: Real religious persecution is happening in Iraq, not Birmingham
Trojan Horse: Real religious persecution is happening in Iraq, not Birmingham

Let's not get hysterical about 'religious persecution' in the UK, says Anna Drew. It's a waste of resources and gives Christians a bad name.

Iraq: We are staring evil in the face, how should we respond?
Iraq: We are staring evil in the face, how should we respond?

Response is urgent but don't assume might is right, writes Heather Tomlinson

All One in Christ
All One in Christ

Does Keswick still have something to teach the 21st century church?

Why Christians should stand up for persecuted homosexuals
Why Christians should stand up for persecuted homosexuals

Christians should not be just another pressure group only concerned with themselves, writes Andy Hunter.

Belonging Before Believing – A Recipe for a Dying Church
Belonging Before Believing – A Recipe for a Dying Church

David Robertson thinks revival will come when we get back to the Bible, not when we allow people to belong to church before they believe.

Commonwealth Disney Eurovision Brigadoon... reflections on the opening ceremony
Commonwealth Disney Eurovision Brigadoon... reflections on the opening ceremony

For David Robertson, the opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games told us a lot about modern Scotland, and not all of it is pleasant.

Why the Israel/Gaza war may be a game-changer for the region
Why the Israel/Gaza war may be a game-changer for the region

As the international moves to secure a ceasefire gather pace, Jeremy Moodey considers the future.