PA: British Isles & Ireland
Monday, 17 January 2011 21:33
Petition to support B & B owners
Mr David Skinner is to present a petition to the Prime Minister, Mr David Cameron, in support of Peter and Hazelmary Bull who run a Christian bed and breakfast business in in their home in Cornwall.…
Monday, 17 January 2011 21:32
Generation ex-christian
Research and surveys show that many atheists, agnostics, and spiritual-seekers are former Christians. There was no research-based book that explained in depth why people were leaving, until Generation Ex-Christian. This recently released book by Drew Dyck,…
Monday, 17 January 2011 21:24
Protecting Christian beliefs
The legal system may have gone ‘too far’ in restricting the right of Christians to live out their faith, Britain’s former top judge has cautioned. (See Prayer Alert 5310.) Lord Woolf’s comments came after the Bishop…
Monday, 17 January 2011 21:22
Children have never had it harder
Children are being put under too much pressure from exams, the Internet and celebrity culture, parents have warned. An investigation into children's welfare in 21st century Britain has found high levels of concern that their development…
Monday, 17 January 2011 21:20
Islamification of Britain?
British Muslims have faced more scrutiny, criticism and analysis than any other religious community. Despite this, thousands of Britons are converting every year. To put this into perspective, independent studies estimate that the total Muslim population…
Monday, 17 January 2011 21:18
Towards church response to domestic abuse
The church today is not equipped to address domestic abuse, but one organisation is hoping to change this. A new resource to raise awareness of domestic abuse happening both within the church and outside has been…