Opinion

HIV and the Millennium Development Goals

HIV remains the leading cause of death worldwide among women of child bearing age.

Strong words - good deeds aren't enough

It is necessary that we do not confuse our ministry with our testimony

Young people need to learn the difference between true love and its counterfeits

Norman Wells believes relationships education needs to teach young people more about love and less about lust.

Christians in Iraq: the determination to stay

It is time for Christians in the West to take interest in their brothers and sisters of the faith.

Framing the Anglican Covenant: trick or treat?

Two of the Church of England groups most associated with an appeal to reason have demonstrated themselves to be incapable of reasoned argument.

End-times politics

Eschatology is neither remote nor esoteric, but is highly relevant to Christian living.

Fresh commitments and new partnerships in taking the Gospel to the whole world

Shared commitment to the Gospel can’t fail to have an impact on the bigger picture of God’s work in the world

Local authorities must think carefully about cuts in spending

Spending cuts should not fall on those who are on or below the poverty line

A tale of two stem cells

The British media have been hoodwinked by sections of the science community

When is a drug not a drug?

Christians must set an example of moderate and sensible drinking

When all else fails, pray!

Many aspects of poverty have seen very little improvement

Cuts or no cuts, the church must seize the opportunity to help Britain's poor

Child benefit remains for the people who need it most.

Don’t forget to pray for Ed

Ed Miliband may not believe in God but God believes in him.

We’re Christian, say most Brits. How refreshing!

Most Britons describe themselves as Christians. Yes, we know they don't all go to church but it's good news nonetheless, says The Christian Institute's Mike Judge.

'Bye buy childhood': reclaiming childhood from commercialisation

Fleur Dorrell, of Mother's Union, is horrified by 'sex sells' marketing aimed at children.