Opinion
The legacy of Lord Shaftesbury - and a mis-named statue in London's Piccadilly Circus
How a mis-named "statue of Romantic Love" in London's Piccadilly Circus is actually a reminder of an extraordinary Christian reformer.
Protests against 'raves in the naves' come from surprising places
The fuss over "silent discos" held at Canterbury Cathedral has brought some interesting social trends into the spotlight.
Living under occupation
Today it is increasingly difficult for Christians; tomorrow there will be no Christian safe spaces, not in society, not in the churches.
The rights and wrongs of Reacher and TV violence
Ever since the moving picture first entered our homes, Christians have been concerned about the content.
The need for bold evangelism
Counties CEO, Martin Erwin, speaks to Christian Today about churches can be confident in sharing the Gospel.
Thriving in times of turbulence
Beyond the noisy buffeting and chilling winds of our day, there are many encouragements. Let me offer you four.
Exodus and G-d's watchful care over his people
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus 18-20 and why God is described as being 'jealous'.
Conversion is needed now more than ever
If you want a community characterised by good neighbours, love of the stranger, the honouring of the rule of law, protection of conscience, the treasuring of the individual, and in this case particularly, the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, it can be found through conversion to Christ.
Spreading the Gospel or facilitating hatred?
The conversion of a few migrants will doubtless be genuine and, where that is the case, such converts must be protected. But there must be evidence that they fully embrace Christian belief and practice.
Can we have a better conversation with young people about mental health?
My teenage children have taught me that the conversation I want to have about mental health, isn't the same one that they want.
On asylum seekers converting to Christianity
Of course there will be some fake conversions, and the church should be alert to the fact that people do try to game the system. But who other than God can decide who has genuinely accepted Christ in their hearts and who has not?
The problem with the latest conversion therapy ban bill
The wording of the bill makes clear that any person â not just any therapist â could be criminalised.
CPAS and the problem with opposing so-called 'conversion therapy'
When people come to their church leaders and say that they want help in remaining faithful to their marriage, or in knowing why and how they should reject the pressure from their friends at school, are church leaders really supposed to simply tell them that they are on their own because no help will be forthcoming?
Making sense of conversion
Christians need to ignore the current criticism from sections of the press and from politicians and continue to do what they have always been called to do.
Why I could not attend a same-sex wedding
I believe that such an event ought to elicit mourning, not celebration. If we are convinced that this sexual union is sinful, how can we do otherwise?
Is it 'judgemental' to refuse to attend same-sex or transgender ceremonies?
Being judgemental for Christians and for our society has become the unpardonable sin and has placed a lot of pressure on people who are trying to live by what God's Word teaches.