Opinion

Rev Marcus Walker on the difference the next Archbishop of Canterbury could make
Christian Today spoke to the Rev Marcus Walker, Rector of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London and founder of the Save the Parish movement in the Church of England, about what he is looking for in a new Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby stepped down in January.

Is the cost of war ever justified?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on ethical questions around war and collateral damage.

Does the ideal Archbishop of Canterbury exist in the current Church of England?
The chances of a humble Christian, a faithful teacher of the biblical faith and a servant-hearted pastor, rather than a power-playing careerist, being appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in the contemporary Church of England are next to zero.

Who really won the 2020 US presidential election?
Truth is obscured when there is such severe disagreement and distrust between political factions.

At last, some good news for the Church of England
Just when the Church of England needs some good news ... the Royal Mail has issued a set of special stamps celebrating the UK's most popular cleric.

The Church and the history of time
At the start of a new year, we become increasingly aware of the marking of time into significant chunks and milestones. Yet, we frequently take for granted the milestones that are used by our own culture.

What is the relationship between God's sovereignty and secular power?
According to the Bible, although government is exercised by human beings, the one who exercises supreme governmental authority is God himself.

Justin Welby: a professional obituary
Welby failed the parishes by demoralising them, he failed the Anglican Communion by being unable to restrain his progressive partisanship, he failed the organisation by 'doing management' badly, and he failed the country by offering it socialism instead of Christianity.

The bishops who shaped England
Author Anthony Paice on how Winchester bishops became a powerhouse that not only advanced Christianity but played a pivotal role in the development of the English state.

Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
As the Church of England gears up to appoint a new Archbishop of Canterbury, the female candidates appear to be more able than the male contenders.

A Christian approach to transgenderism
From a traditional Christian point of view there are still two basic reasons why it is problematic to accept someone as a member of their chosen sex if they are biologically a member of the opposite sex.

Why does the Church of England have two archbishops?
As Justin Welby leaves office, Martyn Whittock explores the early medieval history that explains the authority structure of the Church of England and why it has two archbishops.

The people and stories that shaped hymns
Too often in the euphoria of singing together we don't really think very much about the words.

Refusing Justin Welby's Christmas donation may prove costly for Children's Society
The decision not to accept his Christmas donation has divided opinion.

How girls and young women can stay rooted in hope the whole year round
Christian Today speaks to Meg Cannon to find out more about the inspiration behind her new devotional for girls and young women.

How Christian media can lead in an era of citizen journalism
From grassroots reporting in politics to the rise in power of interactive platforms, it's clear that people today don't just consume content - they create it, share it, and shape it.