David Baker

What would a Christian conversation about transgender look like?
What would a Christian conversation about transgender look like?

A combination of ignorance, prejudice, dogma and hysteria from some quarters and on all sides of the debate, mixed with social media, is a toxic brew. But as Christians we should be able to do better.

Lessons from a Godly life: an appreciation of Richard Bewes
Lessons from a Godly life: an appreciation of Richard Bewes

Richard Bewes, who has died aged 84, was far more than an influential Anglican evangelical church leader, speaker, writer and composer.

Gafcon calls alternative conference of worldwide Anglican bishops
Gafcon calls alternative conference of worldwide Anglican bishops

The global network emerging as an alternative to the Anglican Communion has called a conference open to all orthodox bishops around the world.

Extinction Rebellion: some Christian reflections
Extinction Rebellion: some Christian reflections

At the end of the day we have to be very shrewd about when and how we as believers engage in civil disobedience.

Justin Welby: Men in #MeToo scandals need to express genuine repentance
Justin Welby: Men in #MeToo scandals need to express genuine repentance

Justin Welby has said the #MeToo movement must lead to genuine repentance from those revealed to have exploited and abused women.

Notre-Dame: the cross still stands
Notre-Dame: the cross still stands

Hope amid the rubble: surrounded by damage, devastation and the broken hearts of a nation, a cross remains standing and unscathed in Notre-Dame, Paris.

Brexit and the decline of Britain: lessons from the Old Testament

Did you know that what happens next with Brexit is clearly prophesied in the pages of the Old Testament?

University hosting global Anglican bishops' meeting says event is 'contrary to its values'
University hosting global Anglican bishops' meeting says event is 'contrary to its values'

The university scheduled to host the next Lambeth Conference of worldwide Anglican bishops has said the event does not fully comply with its values.

Should we really never name the Christchurch killer?
Should we really never name the Christchurch killer?

From a Christian perspective, names are really important.

A six-week-old dead embryo is suing an Alabama abortion clinic: Is there a Christian perspective?
A six-week-old dead embryo is suing an Alabama abortion clinic: Is there a Christian perspective?

Where do we even start to think about this from any perspective – let alone a Christian one?

The 'cult of relentless negativity' really hacks me off
The 'cult of relentless negativity' really hacks me off

It's putting the worst possible spin, the bleakest interpretation, on the motives and actions of others – while presenting ourselves as the enlightened ones, the saints and heroes, who alone can see things clearly.

The simple meme that nails liberal-conservative church divisions
The simple meme that nails liberal-conservative church divisions

There's an internet meme doing the rounds online at the moment that unintentionally tells you a lot about the divide in many major denominations.

Bishops always say they're listening: are they listening to us about transgender?
Bishops always say they're listening: are they listening to us about transgender?

Those of us who have signed this new open letter humbly hope that the details of what we set out within it may now be truly heard.

Five things which are more important than Brexit

The body was being wheeled on a trolley to the morgue, my wife said.

Exclusive: Leading evangelical bishop apologises for role in gender transition liturgy guidance – and now opposes it
Exclusive: Leading evangelical bishop apologises for role in gender transition liturgy guidance – and now opposes it

The Bishop of Blackburn chaired the body which oversaw the publication of guidance on how to enable transgender adults to mark their transition.

Oxford diocese in meltdown as clergy reject bishops' view on sexuality
Oxford diocese in meltdown as clergy reject bishops' view on sexuality

'If not addressed, we would all struggle to support the leadership of our bishops in this matter and a number of our churches may want to seek alternative means of receiving episcopal ministry.'