Opinion
What do Old Testament kings, the title of Christ, and the most sacred part of the coronation service have in common?
The answer, of course, is anointing with oil.
A coronation for all
The history, symbolism, and importance of this unique ritual can be and, indeed, are significant for all, regardless of faith.
Dear King Charles
In your coronation oath you are going to solemnly promise "to the utmost of your power maintain the Laws of God and the true profession of the Gospel". And to "the utmost of your power maintain in the United Kingdom the Protestant Reformed Religion established by law". These are solemn promises. We pray that our gracious God will help you fulfil them.
Why is the coronation service set within the order of the Eucharist?
In many ways, it is Communion, rather than crowns, that is the most important and counter-cultural aspect of the coronation service. That is a very challenging message.
GAFCON IV and the revolution in world Anglicanism
The old Anglican order has gone, and Lambeth needs to accept this reality.
Repression of women points to worsening religious freedom trends abroad
Denying religious freedom and women's rights go hand-in-hand.
Can a Christian have a demon?
As the subject of deliverance and demons has come front and center in recent days, I wanted to state clearly what I do and do not believe, in keeping with the views I have held for decades.
Why Westminster Abbey? 1,000 years of coronation history
Westminster Abbey has reflected the changing history of both the monarchy and the nation over one thousand years. Its stones have echoed to the great events of history.
How to fight back against artificial intelligence
I've been writing Christian comment columns for newspapers and radio for more than 30 years â but I had a shock when I asked an artificial intelligence computer programme to write one for me.
The Church is still God's best idea for planet Earth
The Church is more than the building or even the people you and I connect with. The Church is global, beautiful, powerful and the Church is on the move.
How 'progressive' Christians misuse the Bible
In the words of Augustine, "If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself."
A dialogue on Exodus and slavery
Lord Williams of Oystermouth, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and Dr Irene Lancaster, chair of Broughton Park Jewish Christian Dialogue Group, discuss the relationship between the book of Exodus and campaigns to end slavery.
Lessons for today from the Salem Witch Trials
In its origins, witch hunting is inextricably connected with a particularly troubled period of Christian history.
More dither and delay on gambling is hugely disappointing
The abuses of the gambling industry and the scale of gambling-related harms in Britain are crystal clear. There is no need for further consultation on measures that are broadly supported by campaigners and the public.
Warm Spaces â symbols of decline or seeds of renewal?
What we have witnessed in the Warm Welcome campaign is a truly remarkable demonstration that the Church, for all its flaws and failures, can still be the site of extraordinary transformation for people and communities.
A good leader, according to the Bible
The world has it wrong when it comes to thinking about what a leader should look like, how they should act, what their posture to their team should be.