Opinion
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?
Pentecost Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar each year. It's a day which goes back to the Early Church, and transcends denominational boundaries.
Clergy cuts and the bishops' platform in Parliament
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is determined to continue opposing the government's Illegal Migration Bill but for how much longer will Anglican bishops be allowed a platform in Parliament?
A new province for traditionalists in the Church of England?
In line with the Pauline principle that we should not say to other members of the body of Christ 'I have no need of you' (1 Corinthians 12:12-26), the creation of new province along the lines sketched out here would mean that the Church of England could stay together, says Martin Davie.
Numbers and the revelation at Sinai: counting everyone in
Every individual counts and this is what the 'Numbers' narrative is telling the children of Israel in the second year of their Exodus from Egypt.
Britain's got a sewage problem
Today â and I hope you aren't eating â I want to talk about sewage! Specifically, the tons and tons of raw sewage that water companies are allowed to pump into our lakes and rivers every day.
Woke brands are erasing women
The expression 'having a laugh' comes to mind, but this isn't even remotely funny. Rather, it's tragic, because it says that biological women don't matter â that the distinctives of what it is to be a woman are, in fact, irrelevant.
The case for the abolition of abortion
The abolition of abortion in the UK is biblical, achievable - and underway!
Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers â and solutions
While secular psychology is often not seen as a Christian's friend, it has produced some fascinating research into how and why human beings divide with each other.
UK report finds Britons' lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing
Bloom's study also highlights the need for improvement of religious education.
When things don't go to plan â lessons from Mae Muller
As the golden confetti rained down to herald Loreen and Sweden's victory, it was a glumly familiar feeling for those sheepishly waving Union Jacks.
The coronation from a Jewish perspective
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the coronation of King Charles III from a Jewish perspective.
Was the coronation sermon any good?
The coronation of King Charles III was unquestionably a great opportunity to proclaim the Gospel in front of billions and it was set up beautifully. But the confusing and banal nature of the sermon means that it must be marked down as a missed golden opportunity.
Hollywood, exorcisms and evil
Hollywood's relationship with evil is a complex one.
God and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
There is an uncharacteristically metaphysical - even spiritual - dimension to Guardians 3
The problem with King Charles's coronation prayer
The King's prayer was part of the surrounding small print but the spiritual direction it sign-posted is not small.
The importance of discipleship in a world that is hostile to Christ
If we are to face the dangers of increasing hostility toward those who hold biblical beliefs in the midst of a deteriorating culture and society, we will have to dig deep.