Category - multi-faith

How the Church should uphold diversity

Vasantha Gnanadoss — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:32:42 +0100

The Church of England has for too long been slow to take its own ethnic diversity to its heart, says Vasantha Gnanadoss. If it now also claims that Christianity is superior to others it could be unwittingly supporting white nationalism and undermining action against the BNP and others.

Church of England head seeks a multi-faith settlement for the UK

staff writers — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:52:51 +0000

As Dr Rowan Williams faced calls for his resignation last night over the row about his Sharia speech, Lambeth Palace issued a statement suggesting that recognition for Christianity in a secular state requires a multi-faith settlement.

Improve your cultural intelligence: Effective communication

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:31:03 +0000

Start: 11/12/2007 - 18:30

How does our culture effect the way we communicate? How can we become more sensitive to cultural factors in when in dialogue or working alongside people of different backgrounds?

Improve your cultural intelligence: Culture and communication

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:21:36 +0000

Start: 04/12/2007 - 18:30

How does our culture effect the way we communicate? How can we become more sensitive to cultural factors in when in dialogue or working alongside people of different backgrounds?

Improve your cultural intelligence: What is culture?

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:14:38 +0000

Start: 27/11/2007 - 18:30

How does our culture effect the way we communicate? How can we become more sensitive to cultural factors in when in dialogue or working alongside people of different backgrounds?

We need fully inclusive chaplaincies

Andrew Copson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:51:11 +0100

Chaplains in the public sphere can play an important role in offering spiritual and pastoral support, says Andrew Copson. But they must be open to all, including the non-religious, who are unfairly marginalised in current arrangements.

Hindus seek modification of British cremation law

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:14:09 +0100

Britain's Hindus are pushing to be able to practice open air cremations according to their long standing tradition. This would require a modification of the Cremation Act 1902.