Opinion
Jimmy Savile presents a wake-up call to church leadership
The high level of trust generally accorded to clergy can easily become something that is exploited.
The Liverpool Care Pathway and its discontents
An evaluation of the LCP and its implementation is crucial to maintain trust in this methodology of end of life care
The Parable of Mr Whippy
The chimes of the ice cream van can be likened to the sound of the church bells, which used to summon the faithful to worship. They will not be banned altogether, but the purpose of church bells now is to celebrate the Olympics or the Queenâs Jubilee
Christians can expect to face more pressure
Christians can expect to lose friends, be disliked and even fall foul
Occupy one year on. Happy anniversary?
Occupy has contributed to the debate, and that is a good thing. But the problem for Occupy, and for us all, is how to move things forward
It's ok to feel bad
We often forget that we are human
Holy hands - why ending corruption must be a priority
Corruption kills people, undermines enterprise and stifles development
May the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a true non-conformist
Jesus constantly challenged the status quo
Let's get back to basics: Bible reading
Personal Bible study can become little more than a âlucky-dip, pick and mix exerciseâ
Sunday trading: Give us a break!
Increased Sunday opening hours mean that many workers report feeling pressurised to work whether they want to or not
The church in the countryside - Q&A with Gordon Gatward
The church is working to support farmers and the rural community through the good times and bad.
For police, peril is part of the job
Our police aren't perfect but we need to get behind our 'Bobbies'
Justice must prevail after Hillsborough
God is passionately concerned about justice
When 'sorry' is not enough
Saying sorry can easily become a trite and meaningless act of expediency
Depression in the Church
we as Christians should take the lead in supporting those who suffer such utter despair
It may be about to get tougher for Christians
Human rights legislation is increasingly being used to remove Christian values from public discourse