Christianity will only make a contribution to the future of Europe if it can prove that people like Sam Harris are wrong and that we can make peace.

The medieval Church believed that the resurrection of Christ marked a new time for all of humanity.

Thinking that morality is all about commandments is a relatively new way of thinking, since the Reformation.

Celibacy is not just a matter of not having sex. It is a way of admiring a person for their humanity, maybe even for their beauty.

Indeed if we Christians so tell our story that Judaism is silenced, then we have not spoken rightly of Christ.

I believe that his death and resurrection transformed humanity's relationship with God.

We can identify with Frodo and Sam, setting off not knowing quite where they are going and what they are to do.