Opinion

Bombing Iraq: 5 tough questions to ask ourselves
Bombing Iraq: 5 tough questions to ask ourselves

Christians shouldn't be so quick to support military action in Iraq, writes Jonathan Langley.

Scotland: Why post-referendum reconciliation is a bit of a sham
Scotland: Why post-referendum reconciliation is a bit of a sham

It's a waste of time for the Church of Scotland to get involved in a post-referendum 'ministry of reconciliation', says David Robertson.

Jason Orange quits Take That... could any church leaders take a leaf out of his book?
Jason Orange quits Take That... could any church leaders take a leaf out of his book?

Knowing when to quit is difficult, writes Chine Mbubaegbu. Could we be hampering the kingdom by hanging on too long?

Defeating ISIS: You can\'t bomb an ideology out of existence
Defeating ISIS: You can't bomb an ideology out of existence

Few of us realise what a dirty and difficult vocation peacemaking is, writes Anna Drew.

How the wrong principles have ended up driving the devolution debate
How the wrong principles have ended up driving the devolution debate

What lies behind the devolution debate? Mark Woods is uneasy.

Atheists, Baptists and Baha\'i come together to tackle climate change
Atheists, Baptists and Baha'i come together to tackle climate change

Climate change doesn't discriminate, and neither do those campaigning against it. Joe Ware reflects on some unusual companions at the climate march in New York on Sunday.

Why do we want politicians who know \'the right thing to do\'?
Why do we want politicians who know 'the right thing to do'?

With party conference season upon us, plenty of politicians will claim to know "the right thing to do", but Andrew Graystone argues that we need more politicians who are prepared to listen.

Independence: How Gordon Brown invoked his Christian values to help save the Union
Independence: How Gordon Brown invoked his Christian values to help save the Union

The former Prime Minister's speech before the independence vote was reminiscent of a tub-thumping sermon, writes Ruth Gledhill

Scottish independence: \'The wounds of this campaign will take years to heal\'
Scottish independence: 'The wounds of this campaign will take years to heal'

After a long and embittered political battle, churches have a unique role to play in reconciliation, writes Gillan Scott.

Scottish Independence: An emotional decision
Scottish Independence: An emotional decision

On the day of the vote, David Robertson reflects on what mark the Yes and No campaigns will leave.

Scottish Referendum: Why I\'m hoping and praying for a No vote tomorrow
Scottish Referendum: Why I'm hoping and praying for a No vote tomorrow

Mark Woods thinks a move towards independence is contrary to the gospel.

Will the new Iraqi government stop Islamic State massacre?
Will the new Iraqi government stop Islamic State massacre?

The US say the appointment of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi represents a "major milestone" and a crucial step towards defeating the terrorist militias.

An open letter to David Cameron: How to Save the United Kingdom
An open letter to David Cameron: How to Save the United Kingdom

As the referendum on Scottish independence approaches and the Yes campaign gathers momentum, David Robertson has some words of warning for David Cameron.

Iraq: What influence does Justin Welby have in bringing British Jihadists to justice?
Iraq: What influence does Justin Welby have in bringing British Jihadists to justice?

The Archbishop of Canterbury said today that the West had been slow to wake up to Iraq. Now it has, what can it do?

Comment: Why Evangelicals can\'t support Israel\'s land grabs
Comment: Why Evangelicals can't support Israel's land grabs

As Israel begins the biggest appropriation of West Bank land in 30 years, Mark Woods asks where Christian sympathy should lie.

An Open Letter to Alex Salmond: Will an independent Scotland cut out Christ?
An Open Letter to Alex Salmond: Will an independent Scotland cut out Christ?

David Robertson shares his thoughts on Scottish Independence with the First Minister of Scotland.