Opinion

Chuck Colson: Darwin Strikes Back

A couple of years ago on this program, I had this to say of the book Doubts about Darwin by my friend Thomas Woodward: "The motivation for [the] . . . founders of the [intelligent] design movement to instigate this 'reformation within science' is a passion for intellectual truth-telling."

Switchfoot Interview: The Band Offstage

Switchfoot has come a long way. With their album, The Beautiful Letdown, going double-platinum in 2004, the ensuing Switchfoot projects have just gotten better and better. Despite being critically acclaimed on a worldwide scale, the five-piece Californian rock band remain humble as ever.

Andy Flannagan: 'Amazing Grace' Still Works

Is "life-changing experience" an over-used phrase? Lately, Andy has started to wonder whether or not it should be embraced slightly more...

Church Must Inspire Young to Follow Christ

If the church wants to fill the clergy shortfall it must fill young people with a deeper sense of calling from Jesus Christ and send the message home that becoming a member of the clergy is an honorable way to live for those wanting to know and serve the Lord more deeply.

Faith Leaders: Letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair Calling for Action on Debt

Dear Prime Minister, In a year when together we recognise the affront and injustice of slavery and acknowledge the extraordinary commitment of campaigners that made such a difference two hundred years ago, we are today urging you to further action on the affront and injustice of international debt.

Music and Missions: An Instant Magnet

Recently, famed composer/arranger Camp Kirkland visited the Choral Arranging class that I teach at Free Will Baptist Bible College. Camp is one of the premier orchestral conductors and arrangers in church music today with over a thousand published compositions to his credit with some of largest publishers of Christian Music.

Thy Kingdom Come - A Prayer For London, A Year For London

This year London is holding one of the most exciting prayer events ever witnessed! A Year For London will see Christians from hundreds of churches across the capital unite in one of the biggest prayer relays ever witnessed

Interview: Graham Kendrick - Out of the Ordinary

Meet Graham Kendrick, the maker of internationally renowned songs like "All I Once Held Dear" and "Shine Jesus Shine", as he talks about his latest project Out of the Ordinary.

WCC's Juan Michel: A Story in a Glass of Muddy Water

A glass of water could tell a whole story. Like the glass Dunstan Ddamulira was offered recently in the Ugandan countryside. "In my country [Uganda]," Ddamulira says, "you can't be refused water to drink. So I stopped by at this house and asked for a glass of water...

Amazing Grace: When You're At Your Lowest Point

When we hit rock bottom, some people blame God and turn away from Him. But the faithful ones turn to Him more, reminded that even if the whole world crumbles down, God will still be there to lead us to a greater path.

Canon Kenneth Kearon, Secretary General in Ireland: Christian Unity

Some years ago when I was in Parish life, the Parish was involved in a fundraising effort for some worthy cause. Each element of the Parish was asked to raise money in some way which was appropriate, and the children in our Sunday Club, which is our organisation for very young people which met on Sunday mornings in church, decided they would raise money by holding a sponsored silence.

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.

The Catholic Co-ordination of Episcopal Conferences has released a communiquÃ© in support of the Church in the Holy Land, "Breaking the hold of fear, anger and despair in the Holy Land".