Opinion
Letter from Archbishops of Canterbury & York to Prime Minister Tony Blair
The Church of England, along with others in the voluntary sector, including other churches and faith communities, have been in discussion with the government for some time over what has become known as the Sexual Orientation Regulations.
Big Brother Fiasco: Forgiveness, Ignorance and Racism
Celebrity Big Brother has stirred a wide range of feelings among the public over the past week, resulting in religious and political leaders in Britain and India commenting on the sensitive issues regarding racism.
Christians Must Pray for Unity
Christians around the world are praying for the body of Christ to become one once again during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which started last Thursday. This is a great time to turn to God and ask for His Spirit to unite us, not only with Him but also with each other.
The People Behind the Songs
We sing it, hum it, and we hear it all the time. But how well do we really know our worship songs? It's time we explored who the writers are behind our favourite songs and see where the songs originate from.
Catholic Communiqué in Support of the Church of the Holy Land
The Catholic Co-ordination of Episcopal Conferences has released a communiqué in support of the Church in the Holy Land, "Breaking the hold of fear, anger and despair in the Holy Land".
Exeter University Evangelical Christian Union: Response to Student Guild
The Evangelical Christian Union at Exeter University has released a statement regarding its legal fight with the Student Guild, and in direct response to a press release on 18 January by the Student Guild.
Rev David Coffey Reflects on Pilgrimage to Bethlehem
Moderator of the Free Churches and President of the Baptist World Alliance, the Rev David Coffey, reflects on his Christmas pilgrimage to the Holy Land last December with other UK church leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury. The visit was an act of solidarity with the suffering Christian community there.
Head of Faithworks Speaks to Christian Today on Sexual Orientation Regulations
The head of Faithworks has shared some further thoughts on his support for the Sexual Orientation Regulations, largely opposed by Christians.
Student Legal Fight Vital to Freedom of Religion
The legal battle being undertaken by Exeter Christian Union is a landmark case, which could have repercussions to faith in society as we know it.
Government Must Protect Right of Christians to Live by Faith
The Sexual Orientation Regulations were upheld by the House of Lords this week and many Christians have voiced their alarm at what affect their coming into being will have on their freedom to live according to their faith.
Lawrence Temfwe: Modelling Sacrificial Service
Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela are among the great leaders who used their power of oratory to win and inspire followers. Consider our leaders speeches in the last two weeks in light of the events-Worlds AIDS Day, The National Library Week, and The UN Day against Corruption etc. Would you say the speeches were momentous, thought provoking or inspiring?
Rev Malcolm Duncan: The Sexual Orientation Regulations - An Alternative Christian Perspective
For all those Christians and churches who are planning to demonstrate their opposition to the proposed Sexual Orientation Regulations (SORs), to be discussed in the House of Lords today, we want to voice concerns about this kind of virulent and aggressive approach...
Pastor Jonathan Oloyede: A Year of Prayer - A Day of Prayer for London!
On the 20th February 2006, a sizeable group of Leaders from London and beyond it met at Holy Trinity Brompton to listen to Jonathan Oloyede's vision for united prayer across the Capital and British Isles. The meeting hosted by Nicky Gumbel and facilitated by Joel Edwards with Jane Holloway was the relational platform from which this initiative began.
Christianity and the Triumph of the West
When you hear the word "globalisation," you probably think of Chinese factories or customer service centers in India. What you probably don't think about is Christianity. Yet globalisation and Christianity are linked in ways you may never have imagined.
Darlene Zschech: Psalm Devotional 2
Hey lovely people... well, it is the middle of the night, my household is fast asleep, I am shockingly jetlagged, so I thought it must be a great time to get up and ponder over the psalm study for this week.
Bishop Jonathan Gledhill: Saddam Hussein Execution 'Not Unjust'
The Bishop of Lichfield has reacted to the execution of Saddam Hussein by saying that it "cannot be called unjust" if he had a fair trial and proper opportunity to appeal.