Category - faith-based

Close discrimination loopholes for faith groups in welfare, government urged

staff writers — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:03:58 +0100

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has said that the government should close the discrimination loopholes for religious organisations involved in public service provision, and should ensure that all services are fully inclusive.

How will Gordon Brown keep the faith?

Simon Barrow — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:17:29 +0100

Gordon Brown will be less overt in his faith agenda and less establishment in his church instincts, suggests Simon Barrow. But religion and public life will remain hot political issues.

How Islam can challenge those who abuse it from within

Simon Barrow — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:33:55 +0100

An easy assumption that religion is less dangerous when it is 'less religious' is wrong, says Simon Barrow. As an article in the International Herald Tribune points out, the path from death to life is found within as well as beyond each tradition.

Keeping faith with young offenders and justice

Simon Barrow — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:26:49 +0100

Commenting an an award-winning scheme at Feltham Young Offenders Institute which provides men with a volunteer mentor to encourage them in their faith as a means of combatting re-offending, Simon B

Young offender project that matches belief and action wins award

staff writers — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:10:07 +0100

A project helping young offenders in West London to re-connect with their belief background as a way of improving their behaviour has won a national Youth Justice award. It raises challenging questions about the role of faith in public life.