British Isles
Saturday, 08 December 2012 16:38
Scouts consider removing 'God' from promise
The UK Scouts Association has launched a public consultation on whether an alternative non-religious pledge should be introduced for atheists. The existing Scout Promise reads: ‘On my honour, I promise that I will do my best,…
Saturday, 08 December 2012 16:32
Gagged - judge who dared to stick up for marriage
A judge was ordered to keep a ‘lower profile’ on Tuesday – after he spoke out in favour of marriage. Judicial watchdogs rebuked High Court family law judge Sir Paul Coleridge following protests about his involvement…
Monday, 03 December 2012 18:22
Christians prefer 'friendship evangelism'
Most Christians believe that sharing their faith with friends is an effective form of evangelism, a new survey suggests. The survey, Confidently sharing the gospel?, was undertaken by the Evangelical Alliance to determine whether Christians are…
Monday, 03 December 2012 18:20
British Youth Parliament rejects campaigning for gay marriage
The British Youth Parliament has rejected campaigning for same-sex marriage, after it came bottom in a vote of priorities for 2013. The issue received just 22 votes, whereas the most popular campaign, a curriculum to prepare…
Monday, 03 December 2012 18:17
Politicians face 'test of civilisation' over elderly care, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Rev Vincent of Nichols, said politicians will fail a “fundamental test of civilised society” if they do not find a solution to funding care for the elderly. He said the…
Thursday, 29 November 2012 22:16
Widespread support for teaching children Christianity
There is widespread support in England for teaching Christianity in schools, according to a YouGov poll released by Oxford University. Almost two-thirds (64%) of the more than 1,800 people questioned said that children need to learn…