Invictus
The sun rises over the townships of South Africa on 10th May 1994. And the question at the back of everybody's mind is posed aloud by the…
Christianity, Space and Aliens
The ongoing scientific quest to explore space – 'the final frontier' – is intimately bound up with the search for 'strange new…
Suffering
Does the problem of suffering deal a fatal blow to the idea of a good, all-powerful God?
Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
Studying ... Law?
What are the challenges and opportunities for Christians studying Law?
Western Literature and the Death of God
This essay attempts to do two things. Firstly, it seeks to offer a brief tour of some of the developments in western literature,…
What is Apologetics and Why is it Important?
Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as the Science and Art of Christian Persuasion.
A God-Centred Approach to Mathematics
In 'Redeeming Mathematics', Vern S. Poythress argues that mathematical truth reflects God’s character.
The Christian Roots of Freedom and Tolerance
A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.