Opinion

Calvin Robinson and the war of words
Calvin Robinson and the war of words

It may be that, free from the burden of clerical persona and accountability, Calvin Robinson can find true freedom and maximum impact simply as a baptised Christian taking the culture and ideological fight to the enemy.

What is Christian Reconstructionism?
What is Christian Reconstructionism?

Some find its promise invigorating and transformative; others fear that proximity to power creates intoxicating intolerance among those who imbibe it; sterner critics consider it a toxic mixture that has strayed far from the New Testament model.

Disney and the endless need for more
Disney and the endless need for more

Resist the urge to consume the next portion of slop before moving onto the next thing

The difference between the bride of Kanye West and the bride of Jesus Christ
The difference between the bride of Kanye West and the bride of Jesus Christ

If pastors will protect Jesus' bride, the Church, and husbands will protect their brides, this world will radically change for the glory of Jesus and the good of all.

Tariffs, trade, and the Gospel: A Christian perspective on global responsibility
Tariffs, trade, and the Gospel: A Christian perspective on global responsibility

From Land Rover Defenders to combustion engines, from pharmaceutical chemicals to insurance services – the UK exports billions of pounds worth of goods to the US every year as our biggest export partner. But that may be about to take a hit.

The battle of the theological politicians
The battle of the theological politicians

I know that in today's politicised, polarised world it seems impossible to answer the question without immediately being accused of being 'right wing' or 'left wing', but let's have a go: what does the Bible actually say amid all the claims and counter-claims?

Should priests get political?
Should priests get political?

Is it wise or, indeed, biblical for church leaders to take political stances?

What does Elon Musk think about Jesus? Exploring the views of the world's richest man
What does Elon Musk think about Jesus? Exploring the views of the world's richest man

Musk's comments on Christianity go beyond casual admiration.

Following Jesus' teaching by standing with those deprived of leprosy treatment
Following Jesus' teaching by standing with those deprived of leprosy treatment

This World Leprosy Day, The Leprosy Mission's Peter Waddup exposes a tragedy unfolding in Nigeria.

Speaking the truth to power – a letter to Bishop Budde
Speaking the truth to power – a letter to Bishop Budde

Perhaps there is a role for such political comment (some might call it prophetic) but I suspect not at a service which is supposed to be about national unity.

Are the Church of England's bishops running scared from gay wedding celebrations?
Are the Church of England's bishops running scared from gay wedding celebrations?

Are the Church of England's bishops running scared from the problems caused by the prospect of gay wedding celebrations in parish churches across the country?

An ex-gay on how Christians can engage effectively with the LBGT question
An ex-gay on how Christians can engage effectively with the LBGT question

God is speaking directly to gay individuals and working in their lives, quite apart from any human involvement.

What is the 'deep state' and should we be worried?
What is the 'deep state' and should we be worried?

Like so many political questions in this era of the 'culture wars', how you view the 'deep state' depends from which perspective you come from, and whether you perceive Trump and his policies positively or negatively.

The message of hope in the book of Lamentations
The message of hope in the book of Lamentations

We can find hope by looking at what at first sight may seem a very unlikely source, the Old Testament book of Lamentations.

Rev Marcus Walker on the difference the next Archbishop of Canterbury could make
Rev Marcus Walker on the difference the next Archbishop of Canterbury could make

Christian Today spoke to the Rev Marcus Walker, Rector of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London and founder of the Save the Parish movement in the Church of England, about what he is looking for in a new Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby stepped down in January.

Is the cost of war ever justified?
Is the cost of war ever justified?

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on ethical questions around war and collateral damage.