Peter Lynas

Peter oversees the advocacy team and the work of the Alliance across the four UK nations. He is passionate about faith in the public square and leads the Being Human project with Jo Frost. He previously worked as a barrister in Belfast before studying theology at Regent College in Vancouver, where he serves on the board. Peter is a regular media commentator, is married to Rose, has two daughters, and loves running.

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What being human in space does to the body

21 March 2025Peter Lynas reflects on the profound connection between us and our bodies, contrasting the toll space might take with the Christian hope of resurrection bodies.

Is death the ultimate human choice?

25 October 2024Peter Lynas highlights why as image-bearers, life should not be measured by functionality and usefulness

Young Persons Hand Holding an Old Persons Hand

Issue Briefing on Assisted Dying

22 October 2024Equipping Christians to engage both pastorally and politically on this issue

Cultural brain rot, Gen Z and discipleship

20 September 2024Peter Lynas explores the slang term ‘cultural brain rot’, the three underlying cultural stories and the role of discipleship

Why should Christians care about the Cass Review?

10 April 2024Peter Lynas, explains why the Cass Review is useful for highlighting some key factors around gender care for young people that align with biblical principles

London, United Kingdom - March 29, 2022: J.K. Rowling attends "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall in London, England

JK Rowling: the enigma

5 April 2024The new Scottish hate crime law has got many people talking. Although she remains an enigma, Rowling has opened up the space for fascinating conversations

Elon Musk, Mars and AI: I’m intrigued by humanity’s search for a future framework

8 March 2024Musk’s growing catalogue of boundary-pushing activities opens huge questions for us all – and a chance for Christians to provide a much-needed framework, says Peter Lynas

Welcome to the chaos of 2024!

10 January 2024Crises, elections and ongoing wars: our UK director looks at some of the biggest issues ahead and asks, how can we grapple with them and find opportunities in the chaos?

Synod and same-sex blessings

23 November 2023Peter Lynas speaks with John Dunnett, national director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) following the General Synod of the Church of England on 15 November

What does it mean to be human? The question of our time

29 August 2023From the questions raised in the Barbie movie, to concerns about AI, our culture is grappling with our human identity. How can we find coherent answers in the noise?