British Isles
Monday, 01 July 2013 15:17
The Church of England's General Synod
Will it be another Anglican bunfight or will new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby hold the communion together? Asks Sam Jones in last Sunday's Guardian. He writes “On Friday afternoon, the Church of England's General Synod…
Monday, 01 July 2013 15:15
PM praises Christianity but admits there are ‘challenges’
David Cameron speaking at a national parliamentary prayer breakfast has praised the role of Christianity in society, but an Oxford professor says many Christians feel marginalised. The Prime Minister told delegates at the prayer breakfast, held…
Thursday, 27 June 2013 14:57
Law Society and Christian group reach agreement over marriage conference
A Christian group has reached an agreement with the Law Society after its marriage conference was cancelled at the last minute. Christian Concern was due to hold a conference in May last year at the Law…
Thursday, 27 June 2013 14:55
Muslim prison numbers soar as staff warn of Islamic ‘gang culture’ in jails
Prison officers have warned of Islamic ‘gang culture’ in jails after figures showed the number of Muslim inmates has rocketed compared with other faiths. Stats obtained by the Sunday People reveal convicts in England and Wales…
Tuesday, 25 June 2013 16:46
Women celebrate purity and preciousness
Milk & Honey, a non-for profit organisation and online hub for young women launched their inaugural event 'The Precious Conference' over the weekend. St Mary's Church in Marylebone opened their doors to young women aged 16…
Sunday, 23 June 2013 17:58
Teacher probed over her gay marriage views
A Christian teacher from London is under investigation because she refused to give a lesson telling children that all opponents of gay marriage are homophobes. The unnamed teacher didn’t think that it was a “fair characterisation…