Articles
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:26
Millennium Development Goals have had 'little impact' on lives of leprosy sufferers
The Millennium Development Goals have had a huge influence on international development but "little impact" on the lives of leprosy sufferers, according to The Leprosy Mission. The organisation said there was "no drive to address the…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:22
Christians forced to hide their faith by equality laws
Christians feel that they are being forced to hide their religion because of “silly” interpretations of equality laws, a senior MP has said. Sir Alan Beith, chair of the Commons Justice Select Committee, has likened the…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:20
Kirk claims it ‘may stop weddings’ over gay marriage
Church of Scotland has said that they may have to stop conducting wedding ceremonies if plans to redefine marriage go ahead. A representative from the Kirk told the Equal Opportunities Committee that the prospect of “years…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:18
36% of children don't know whose birthday is celebrated at Christmas
Recent surveys yet again paint a gloomy picture of how little many people know about Christmas and the birth of Jesus. According to polls, 51 per cent of people now say that the birth of Jesus…
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:15
Bishop of Durham-designate focuses on church growth, poverty and young people
The next Bishop of Durham, current Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler, has identified his priority issues as growing the church, tackling poverty, and addressing the role of children and young people…
Sunday, 08 September 2013 16:36
India Church Growing Stronger Despite Hostilities
With Hindu extremists constantly perpetrating attacks against the church, Christians in the northern region of India find themselves in a very hostile environment. Persecution has also come through politics as some states have implemented laws against…