Opinion

Koran burnings and doing the right thing

The head of the World Evangelical Alliance wants to see world leaders speak out against faith-based violence, not out of a fear of reciprocity but because it is the right thing to do.

Stephen Hawking and God

If Hawking ever seriously believed in a Creator, such a figure bore very little resemblance to the God of the Bible

Who will speak up for the poor in a time of cuts?

Niall Cooper believes the consequences of the Coalition's emergency budget will be dire for many.

What's wrong with our football?

With the new football season underway, J John hopes footballers can remember they are there for the benefit of the supporters.

Sex sells ... but how young?

Sophie Hull reveals why she is a traitor to her generation

Charity begins at home?

Marolin Watson wants to see more Christians giving to projects that address the needs a little closer to home.

A black day indeed for Pakistan’s Christians

Christians are being killed by those who would rather see them dead than contemplate recognising them as equals.

Embracing suffering in service

The contemporary emphasis on efficiency and measurable results makes frustration even harder to endure.

Misleading abortion advertisements

The notion that the destruction of human life can be advertised freely on television as a service to the public is deeply shocking.

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.