by Archive | Feb 24, 2014
The launch event has taken place today for a network of Christians in Scotland who think that a ‘Yes’ vote in the 2014 independence referendum would offer significant opportunities for churches and other civic groups to contribute to a better nation and a...
by Archive | Feb 23, 2014
Twenty-seven Anglican bishops, a Cardinal, an assortment of non-conformists and Quakers may have a ring of Edward Lear, but this coalition represents a growing momentum of faith-based anger and condemnation of the government’s ‘reform’ of social...
by Archive | Feb 23, 2014
A press officer at the Egyptian embassy in London has tweeted – with approval – a link to the website of Britain First, a violent, racist group that split from the British National Party (BNP). A press officer at the Egyptian embassy in London has tweeted – with...
by Archive | Feb 21, 2014
A day event is being held at St Ninian’s Church, Dundee, on Saturday 22 February 2014, specifically to help Christians reflect on the issues that should be considered before deciding whether to vote Yes or No to the question in the historic September referendum:...
by Archive | Feb 21, 2014
Social security sanctions, in which people not in paid work have benefit payments cut or removed for up to three years, have reached record levels. 27 Anglican bishops and other church leaders have condemned UK government benefit cuts and failures which mean that many...
