British Isles
Monday, 17 January 2011 20:56
Only half of Britons say UK is Christian
Only half of British adults are confident that Britain can now be described as ‘a Christian country’, according to research. The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has written to David Cameron urging him to review…
Monday, 17 January 2011 20:55
Joseph as ideal male role model
Jesus and Mary are usually the centre of attention at the school Nativity play, but Iain Duncan Smith says society – and the church – would do well to pay more attention to Joseph. Writing in…
Monday, 17 January 2011 20:53
Anti-Semitism on rise at British universities
Britain’s Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks, has charged several of the UK’s most prestigious universities of ‘turning a blind eye and a deaf ear’ to the increasing number of speeches defaming and delegitimizing Israel being made…
Monday, 17 January 2011 20:45
Christian health worker faces sack
In a new case of shocking intolerance a Christian mental health worker has been effectively suspended by her employers because she expressed her opinion in a private conversation with colleagues and showed them a booklet containing…
Monday, 17 January 2011 20:43
Religious Christmas cards disappear from shops
Nativity scenes or references to the Bible story feature on fewer than one in 25 cards, according to a survey by The Sunday Telegraph. Christian groups said the findings were ‘disappointing’ and blamed the situation on…
Monday, 17 January 2011 20:42
Shopping centre says no to Christian 'flash mob'
Sheffield shopping centre believes that allowing a Christian 'flash mob' at Christmas would compromise its impartiality. Shops across the country may be bedecked with seasonal decorations and Christmas greetings, but one of Europe’s largest shopping centres…