Socrates was said to have been sentenced to death by the state because he was accused of atheism (impiety) and corrupting youth because he did…
A short answer to this question would be ‘yes’. End of article. But as with many historical issues, the proper answer in fact is much more nuanced. ‘Yes…
There is a place for great fiction: Last night on the social media I half-jokingly said in a post that I can’t believe some Christians…
Islamist propaganda seems to be working: I have lost count of the number of people who have claimed that the Hamas terror attacks on Israel…
Introducing Saint Augustine: Anyone even remotely interested in the major disciplines of the humanities – be it history, philosophy, theology, ethics or politics – must…
The war against Christianity is hotting up: All throughout the West we find anti-Christian bigotry, vilification, and persecution ramping up in intensity and frequency. The…
You need to know about this important Christian thinker: OK, I can hear you saying: ‘J who? Never heard of him!’ Sadly, most folks would…
What we all must know about the great Jonathan Edwards: Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) may well have been America’s greatest theologian, pastor, revivalist and philosopher. His…
What we should know about George MacDonald: The famous Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister has had a huge impact on so many. His…
This is another great man of God we should know about: The famous British preacher, evangelist, author and teacher had a huge impact on both…
Yes we should share our values and beliefs with others – boldly and unapologetically: I hear Christians all the time saying that we cannot and…
We all should be aware of this important Christian thinker: Many believers may first have become aware of the Irish/American apologist, social commentator and public…
These five authors are always eminently quotable: OK, I confess, I tend to like books and I tend to do a bit of reading. But…
What an impact Wilberforce and the Clapham Sect had: Many of you know the name William Wilberforce, the great English Christian politician, abolitionist and social…
Carl Henry was a giant of American evangelicalism: Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry (1913-2003), was one of the most important names in American evangelicalism of the…
This great saint knew all about suffering, yet she magnified her Lord exceedingly: Hers may not be a household name, even to most believers, but…
When Christians disengage from society, bad things happen: Enemies of Christ and the gospel have always paid lip service to Christians. They pretend that we…
Attacks on Christians are becoming commonplace in the West: These are dark days if you are a Christian. Or a conservative. Or pro-life. Or pro-family.…
Our lives as believers matter more than we might think: Something caught my attention moments ago, and as is often the case, it is now…
The life of Muggeridge is well worth being aware of: In the English-speaking world at least, this British journalist, author and commentator was one of…