Opinion

Defending Christian freedoms in the public square
Defending Christian freedoms in the public square

Senior barrister Paul Diamond speaks to Christian Today about why he has decided to give up his wider practice and focus on the rights of Christians to manifest their faith in the public square.

How can we truly reform culture?
How can we truly reform culture?

Judges tells us that however good the 'system', the real problem is the human heart.

The story of faith is worth telling
The story of faith is worth telling

If we commit to foster a better understanding between religious groups and the media, the result could be the exposure of under-told and often unknown stories of faith-motivated sacrifice, generosity, service and hope being told to an audience looking for meaning.

On Eliyahu (Elijah) and the still small voice of wisdom
On Eliyahu (Elijah) and the still small voice of wisdom

Biblical descriptions of thunder, lightning flashes and still small voices are metaphors. But they are also very real.

8 things you should know about African churches and their Christianity
8 things you should know about African churches and their Christianity

African Christianity now forms the majority of Black Christians in Britain, and if it continues to develop at its current rate, it will significantly affect the way Christianity is viewed in Britain.

Is it time to ask better questions?
Is it time to ask better questions?

Working to create a more welcoming environment for everyone could be helped by learning to ask different questions, writes Peter Crumpler.

On Buffet Christianity
On Buffet Christianity

Buffet Christianity has been encouraged over the last two years, as locked-down churchgoers found themselves browsing through an online supermarket of Christianity overflowing with an alluring range of services and theologies.

Stepping into Britain's ancient churches
Stepping into Britain's ancient churches

Writer Peter Stanford speaks to Christian Today about the importance of safeguarding Britain's ancient churches for future generations and why he hopes more people will take the time to venture inside them.

Even unsuccessful 'conversion therapy' isn't harmful
Even unsuccessful 'conversion therapy' isn't harmful

If our leaders and our nation care about truth, we'll stop pursuing a conversion therapy ban that would harm the people it's meant to help.

Who is the Valentine behind Valentine's Day?
Who is the Valentine behind Valentine's Day?

The day associated with love and romance has Christian roots but they are something of a puzzle.

Is the CofE's net-zero carbon target just adding to the burden of struggling parishes?
Is the CofE's net-zero carbon target just adding to the burden of struggling parishes?

Comments in the Church of England General Synod last week reveal the depth of frustration with the hierarchy in many small, struggling churches "far from Westminster".

Racial Justice Sunday: both the Church and the government need to do more
Racial Justice Sunday: both the Church and the government need to do more

On Sunday 13th February, the church will mark Racial Justice Sunday. While many will enthusiastically commemorate a day set aside to remember that justice is for everyone no matter their place of origin or heritage, some will be asking why?

The long road to justice for Raymond Koh
The long road to justice for Raymond Koh

Susanna Koh, the wife of kidnapped Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh, speaks to Christian Today about why her husband might have been targeted in this way and why she will never give up her fight for justice.

Alister McGrath on the limits of science and atheism
Alister McGrath on the limits of science and atheism

Science may raise these questions, but it can't answer them, says Oxford Professor Alister McGrath.

Why we're no longer talking about short-term mission
Why we're no longer talking about short-term mission

Operation Mobilisation (OM) explains why it has recently decided to rename its short-term mission trips.

Age controls on online pornography is fantastic news
Age controls on online pornography is fantastic news

We thank God for all those who've taken up this cause and helped persuade the Government to re-introduce age checks. Now, the work begins to ensure age check controls are implemented as soon as possible.