All Freedom of Expression articles
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OpinionRemove this ‘disrespectful’ painting, said the Christians. But what would Jesus do?
Michael Coren is no fan of this “insulting” painting. But the very fact it was allowed to be displayed tells us something important about the influence of Christian beliefs on the West, he says
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OpinionDemi Lovato’s album cover is offensive to Christians. I’m pleased the advert has been banned
The singer’s blasphemy is a simply a symptom of society’s disregard for God, and the saviour he sent to give his life for ours, says Graham Nicholls
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OpinionIn an absurd move, Brighton Uni is banning the word ‘Christmas’. It won’t stop me talking about Jesus
A university issuing guidance to avoid the word Christmas would have once provoked outrage in James Mildred. But nowadays, he’s learning to shrug his shoulders and focus on something far more important
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OpinionAs a Christian I’m worried that Islam is above criticism
The British government may have decided not to formally define Islamophobia, but many councils and political parties already have, says Tim Dieppe. And that makes Islam the only religion in the UK to be beyond criticism
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OpinionIran's women are right to tell Islamic leaders that religion cannot supersede their human rights
In a complex and diverse world, Bishop Joseph D’Souza makes a case for tolerance, understanding and freedom of religious expression for all
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OpinionEven silent prayer is banned inside abortion clinic buffer zones. There’s no place for them in a democracy
It is now illegal to pray outside abortion clinics in Bournemouth. The government is planning to implement a similar UK-wide law. This is a serious erosion of our religious freedoms warns Danny Webster from the Evangelical Alliance
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OpinionChurch leaders are silent on Iran’s violent misogyny. Why aren’t we outraged?
In protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini, women and girls in Iran are showing breathtaking courage. So why have we in the West been so lukewarm in our condemnation of Iranian violence against women, asks George Pitcher?
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OpinionMuslim film protesters have no right to not be offended
People are perfectly within their rights to peacefully protest, but bowing to threats creates a dangerous precedent that undermines the Christian values of freedom of thought and belief, says James Mildred
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OpinionIf Christians don’t stand up for the rights of other religions, we’ll lose our own freedom
Religious intolerance is growing, warns Tim Farron MP
