British Isles
Monday, 06 February 2012 12:21
Christians banned from sharing their beliefs by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told a group of Christians in Bath not to make any claims which state or imply that, by receiving their prayer, people could be physically healed, reports Christian Concern for…
Monday, 06 February 2012 12:19
Call for ban on sexualised images in the media
Newspapers should not be allowed to print pictures of women that would not be shown on pre-watershed television an inquiry into press standards was told. Four groups challenged the objectification of women by the media and…
Monday, 06 February 2012 12:17
Let people wear cross with pride, urge bishops
Three bishops will this week lead calls for the Church of England to make a public statement standing up for the right of Christians to wear a cross. They have signed a motion condemning the ‘silencing’…
Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:19
Churches Together hail ‘year of celebration’
The Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have heralded 2012 as a ‘year of celebration’. With the Olympic Games and torch relays, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee all on the horizon, they say the four…
Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:16
Philosopher warns of threat to religious freedom
Leading philosopher Roger Trigg, a Professor at Kellogg College, Oxford, has warned of an increasing tendency in UK courts to prioritise equality above religion, thereby undermining religious freedom. Professor Trigg, who is the founding President of…
Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:14
Sentamu warns don't legalise gay marriage
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Dr John Sentamu, the second most senior cleric in the Church of England, tells Ministers they should not overrule the Bible and tradition by allowing same-sex marriage. The Archbishop…