British Isles
Monday, 28 January 2013 10:41
Air Cadets to remove 'God' from promise
The Air Cadet Organisation has announced its intention to provide an alternative ‘non-religious’ oath for new members that excludes any references to God, reports Christian Concern for our Nation. Currently each recruit promises “to be a…
Monday, 28 January 2013 10:38
Savings needed to meet future demand for resources
Governments need to spark a lightweight revolution in the way things are made so the world can keep up with the demand for resources, say scientists. They say homes will have to be built with less…
Monday, 28 January 2013 10:34
100 major charities launch campaign to tackle hunger trap
Hunger and malnutrition in childhood will trap almost a billion young people in poverty by 2025, according to a major new campaign, launched last week by Britain's leading development charities and faith groups. 'Enough Food for…
Monday, 28 January 2013 10:31
Please pray for marriage on 3 Feb as campaign reaches crucial period
Please will you pray earnestly as we enter a crucial period in the campaign to defend the true meaning of marriage? And can you encourage your church to join our national day of prayer for marriage…
Thursday, 24 January 2013 20:02
British culture 'increasingly pornified'
British culture is ‘increasingly pornified’ and is damaging young people, Shadow Health Minister Diane Abbott is to warn in a speech later. She believes that the rise of sexual bullying and ‘sexting’ - where people send…
Monday, 21 January 2013 16:49
Include outsiders, challenges the CofE's Chief Education officer
Churches across the country will be using 2013 Education Sunday (January 27) to pray and work towards new ways of reaching out to those who are easily overlooked in the education world. The Rev Jan Ainsworth,…