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24 Jan 2013

Faith leaders unite behind call to change financial system

Church of England bishops and the Methodist President are among signatories to a multifaith letter calling for an end to a financial system built on unjust debt.
2 Dec 2012

Outrage at plans for military base on Mount of Olives

The Israeli government is planning to build a military base on the Mount of Olives, a site that has sacred significance in Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
25 Jul 2012

Christians on both sides as Scotland plans same-sex marriage

Faith groups are divided on the Scottish government's announcent that they will push ahead with a bill to give legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
8 Jul 2012

United Reformed Church votes to host same-sex civil partnerships

In a historic move, the United Reformed Church has become the largest faith group in Britain to decide to bless same-sex partnerships on its premises.
1 Jul 2012

Jesus, Judaism and same-sex marriage: A response to James Baaden

Rabbi James Baaden has written a very challenging and helpful blog post in response to a recent article I wrote same-sex marriage. James challenges aspects of my approach to the issue, particularly as they concern Judaism and the Hebrew Bible.
16 Mar 2012

Faith groups give their backing to same-sex marriage

Several religious groups have expressed support for same-sex marriage, saying that church leaders who oppose it do not speak for them.
7 Mar 2012

Reform Jews in Britain back same-sex marriage

The Movement for Reform Judaism have declared their support for same-sex marriage. They are the largest British faith group so far to back the move.
23 Nov 2011

Three faiths to worship together in Edinburgh mosque

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is due to share worship with leaders of the Jewish and Muslim communities at a mosque.
22 Jul 2010

Turbulent times: The British Jewish community today

The willingness to stand out has brought about both a kind of ‘Jewish renaissance’ in Britain and also a very public discourse of insecurity, says Keith Kahn-Harris. But the resulting turbulence that has brought about some very positive outcomes.
21 Jul 2010

Judaism: ancient roots, modern realities

Two hundred years ago, a revolution was ushered in by Reform Judaism, catering for Jews no longer isolated from the rest of society or fearful of surrounding culture, says Jonathan Romain. Through it, Jewish people are thoroughly engaged with society, looking to apply ancient roots to modern realities in a positive way.

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