Opinion

The Cosmos and the Cross: A Christian’s perspective on space
Reflecting on alien life, Easter, and the God who holds the galaxies.

Supreme Court ruling on gender is welcome, but it should never have come to this
Common sense is no longer common

The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done
We must go further and recognise throughout society and culture that no one can change their sex – only their appearance.

Church safeguarding is firmly rooted in Scripture
Safeguarding is indeed every Christian’s responsibility.

As Western society shakes, Christians must stand firm against the follies of secularism
Like the treacherous Vichy France government during the Second World War, many secularised Christian leaders and institutions are happy to acquiesce to the demands of the new regime.

President Trump's Arctic love affair
Surely an ally should not be presented with a take it or leave it poke in the eye?

The Spring Statement is devastating for disabled people
Please pray. Please write to your MP about these things. And please, check on any disabled friends to see how they are coping with what is unfolding at the moment.

The Church of England is one step closer to appointing first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England is one step closer to appointing its first female Archbishop of Canterbury now that the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has ruled himself out.

AI and the visual interpretation of Scripture: A new era of biblical storytelling?
The relationship between faith and storytelling has always been central to Christianity. From the parables of Jesus to grand cinematic adaptations of biblical narratives, each generation has found new ways to bring Scripture to life.

The danger of smartphones for a child’s faith
Will Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and other children’s Christian classics soon be relegated to museums due to the rise of the smartphone? And how will this affect the faith of the next generation?

A Christian view of talks to end the war in Ukraine
There are Christian principles which need to be borne in mind when assessing the current efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.

Can Christian civilization thrive without community?
The West’s retreat from its Christian roots, worn down by progressive ideologies and colonial guilt, risks unravelling a legacy built on the belief that every person bears God’s image and is redeemed by Christ’s sacrifice.

Douglas Murray is right about persecuted Christians
Conservative commentator Douglas Murray’s criticism of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church for failing to speak up for persecuted Christians deserves widespread attention.

Why doesn’t the media understand religion?
How can anyone understand our 21st century world without knowing how religious faith impacts global, national and regional events?

Some reflections on Purim and the meaningfulness of Jewish-Christian dialogue
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Purim and Jewish-Christian dialogue.

Trump and Europe’s defence dilemma
Europe’s long-standing reliance on US defence support is being tested as Trump’s renewed "America First" stance challenges NATO commitments, trade relations, and the future of Western security.