Opinion

800 years of the traditional Nativity scene
The way that Christmas is traditionally portrayed owes a lot to St Francis of Assisi.

Fear and desperation in Gaza
Christian Today speaks to Jamie Eyre, Embrace the Middle East's Director of Programmes, Partnerships and Advocacy, about the crisis in Gaza and how Christians are supporting those in need.

The government's transgender school's guidance is a step in the right direction
The Christian Institute's head of education, John Denning, responds to the publication of the government's draft transgender guidance for schools.

What is the Good News? A response to Jayne Ozanne's reinterpretation
Jayne Ozanne's new church is not about Christ. It is about protecting sexual identities.

The Covid inquiry and toxic politics
The ongoing inquiry into the UK government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed more about the 'toxic culture' that surrounded Downing Street during the first crucial months of the crisis.

Bishops' Prayers of Love and Faith lead lost souls further from Christ
Inch by inch, the Church of England's bishops are working towards introducing special services that counterfeit genuine marriage and to officially approve of what God calls sin.

The gifts of Christmas
It's so easy to miss the greatest gift of all, the one that was laid right at our feet, the one we so desperately need.

'I thought my life was ending' - two widowers share about grief and bereavement
Alan and Eric share their experience of losing their wives.

The tension and hope of Advent
How do we reconcile the fact of Jesus' birth and the promise of restoration, with the brokenness all around us?

Finding God in life's busyness
Christian Today spoke with Katharine Hill to hear about what inspired her to write her new book, Born Free, and how we can meet God in the busyness of life.

What's in a candle?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Chanukah and the symbolism of the candle.

We can't do everything but we can do something
In the midst of my sense of powerlessness I remember that as a Christian I believe in a God who can do the impossible, and so I can use my prayers and my position to work for change.

The good pastors are under siege
In my almost three decades of pastoring, these last five years, during and after Covid, have been the most difficult.

Why we need more Anjus in this world
Anju's story is one of resilience, hope and possibility. And like so many who have walked in her shoes, she is someone who wants to pay forward the kindness she received.

Synod's refusal to back brave bid for legal clarity doesn't bode well for due process
A General Synod member's brave bid at November's meeting to get legal clarity on services of blessing for same-sex couples has revealed the reluctance of elected clergy and laity to hold the Church of England's bishops to account.

Doctrines and dogmas: the West's dilemma
If the West is to be saved from its self-inflicted demise, I believe the church has a crucial role to play.