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Has the slogan 'my body my choice' changed hands?

Christian Hacking Tue 22 Feb 2022 13:45 GMT

The bodily autonomy argument, which until recently was exclusively used to justify the killing of unborn children, has found itself suddenly under new management.

Defending Christian freedoms in the public square

Christian Today | Mon 21 Feb 2022 6:22 GMT

Senior barrister Paul Diamond speaks to Christian Today about why he has decided to give up his wider practice and focus on the rights of Christians to manifest their faith in the public square.
Billy Graham in England: a personal reflection

Roy Francis | Mon 21 Feb 2022 5:49 GMT

It's been four years since the American evangelist Billy Graham died. Former Songs of Praise producer Roy Francis reflects on Graham's crusades in England and the answer he gave to some very difficult questions.
How can we truly reform culture?

Isabelle Hamley | Sat 19 Feb 2022 13:30 GMT

Judges tells us that however good the 'system', the real problem is the human heart.
The story of faith is worth telling

Gareth Russell | Fri 18 Feb 2022 13:13 GMT

If we commit to foster a better understanding between religious groups and the media, the result could be the exposure of under-told and often unknown stories of faith-motivated sacrifice, generosity, service and hope being told to an audience looking for meaning.
On Eliyahu (Elijah) and the still small voice of wisdom

Irene Lancaster | Fri 18 Feb 2022 12:04 GMT

Biblical descriptions of thunder, lightning flashes and still small voices are metaphors. But they are also very real.
8 things you should know about African churches and their Christianity

Roy Francis | Thu 17 Feb 2022 9:15 GMT

African Christianity now forms the majority of Black Christians in Britain, and if it continues to develop at its current rate, it will significantly affect the way Christianity is viewed in Britain.
Is it time to ask better questions?

Peter Crumpler | Thu 17 Feb 2022 9:13 GMT

Working to create a more welcoming environment for everyone could be helped by learning to ask different questions, writes Peter Crumpler.
On Buffet Christianity

J John | Wed 16 Feb 2022 15:26 GMT

Buffet Christianity has been encouraged over the last two years, as locked-down churchgoers found themselves browsing through an online supermarket of Christianity overflowing with an alluring range of services and theologies.
Even unsuccessful 'conversion therapy' isn't harmful

Paul Huxley | Tue 15 Feb 2022 11:06 GMT

If our leaders and our nation care about truth, we'll stop pursuing a conversion therapy ban that would harm the people it's meant to help.
Stepping into Britain's ancient churches

Christian Today | Tue 15 Feb 2022 10:58 GMT

Writer Peter Stanford speaks to Christian Today about the importance of safeguarding Britain's ancient churches for future generations and why he hopes more people will take the time to venture inside them.
Who is the Valentine behind Valentine's Day?

Martyn Whittock | Mon 14 Feb 2022 13:21 GMT

The day associated with love and romance has Christian roots but they are something of a puzzle.
Is the CofE's net-zero carbon target just adding to the burden of struggling parishes?

Julian Mann | Mon 14 Feb 2022 13:05 GMT

Comments in the Church of England General Synod last week reveal the depth of frustration with the hierarchy in many small, struggling churches "far from Westminster".