It is not the hostility of the culture. It is not the education system. It is not social media. It is not peer pressure. The primary factor is the inability of parents to pass on their faith – and the failure of churches to equip parents to do so.
The early debates over doctrine were crucial in the history of Christianity and have framed Christian understanding and discussion ever since.
The attack by gay Anglican activist Jayne Ozanne on parental rights in her campaign to ban conversion therapy should be a wake-up call to Christians who may be apathetic about the debate.
Justin Brierley's new book, The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief in God, just released in the USA. Here's the big idea behind it.
For me, the permacrisis encourages me to turn to the Bible.
Jesus clarifies that everyone is our neighbour, including those who are not yet alive and who will live with the consequences of our actions and inactions.
Behind the recent violence inflicted upon Kuki Christians in Manipur is more deep-seated religious and ethnic hatred.
It's a strange world where you can go to jail for misgendering someone, but purchasing and watching real child abuse only deserves a slap on the wrist.
You won't sustain yourself in the pastorate, it requires Divine strength and love. That only comes from Jesus.
We desperately need a culture of responsibility rather than blame.
The manipulation can be so powerful because you don't know you're being manipulated
If we are serious about using missions to develop disciples around the world and impact communities in the long-term then we must prioritise approaches that benefit the reached more than the 'reachers'.
A dialogue between Professor Richard Schwartz, President Emeritus of the Jewish Vegetarians of North American and Dr Irene Lancaster, Chair of the Broughton Park Jewish Christian Dialogue Group and author of Deconstructing the Bible.
