Opinion

The legalisation of assisted suicide

The arguments for legalising assisted suicide are changing into the right of self-destruction for the hopeless.

Why is church coffee so often bad?

Much of what we do as churches can often be described as substandard.

Steve Chalke on the 'Big Society'

Steve Chalke, founder of Faithworks and Oasis, shares his thoughts on David Cameron's vision of a 'Big Society' in which we all do a little more for a little less.

The high price of being a Christian in Pakistan

As things move from bad to worse, there is a very real danger that the sense of injustice among Christians will spill over.

Keeping places of worship in good shape

Diana Evans says congregations need not be overwhelmed by the task of keeping their buildings in good shape.

Talking about death and dying

Publishing this comprehensive guidance helps break the taboo on discussing death and dying.

Just not good enough

G20 leaders have missed their opportunity to show leadership on climate justice.

Why translate the Bible?

God reaches out and speaks to people where they are and He calls us to do the same.

A crude awakening - who's really to blame?

In the short-term, we will all pay for BP's recent mistakes.

Praying through the shaking of politics

In politics, as elsewhere, it seems that what can be shaken is being shaken.

It's life Jim, but not as we know it

The creation of brand new organisms may not be that far around the corner.

Pray for the government that’s best for Britain

With a good government that promotes righteousness, people are more likely to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Christians must start to affect politics from the inside

Joining mainstream political parties is part of Christians’ role as disciples