British Isles
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:31
Chalke asks next PM to acknowledge contribution of Christians
Faithworks’ founder Steve Chalke is calling upon the next Prime Minister to acknowledge the indispensible contribution to the economy made by the Christian voluntary sector. Chalke said that such recognition from the incoming Prime Minister would…
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 10:59
Seven aids for general election intercession
For those of us finding it difficult to hear God’s still small voice in the orchestra of political sound bites there are a number of valuable websites available to help our intercessions in the final lap…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:36
Churches appoint new Safeguarding Adviser
Elizabeth Hall has been appointed to the post of Safeguarding Adviser for the Church of England and the Methodist Church in Britain. Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, General Secretary of the Methodist Church, said: ‘Our churches take…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 17:20
Commentators speak out over street preacher arrest
Another street preacher in the UK has been arrested for proclaiming Christian teachings about the sinfulness of homosexual behaviour. Dale Mcalpine was handing out leaflets in Workington when he was approached by a police community support…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 16:54
Pagan police get right to take festivals as holiday
Police officers have been given the right to take days off to dance naked on the solstices, celebrate fertility rituals and burn Yule logs if they profess pagan beliefs. The Pagan Police Association claimed yesterday that…
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 16:45
Mental trauma 'not rife among UK troops'
Alcohol misuse is a problem among UK troops who have been in Afghanistan and Iraq, but serious mental disorders are not as common as feared, a study says. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) rates are low despite…