by Sean Reilly | Dec 24, 2007
The Anglican bishop of London, Richard Chartres, says in a Christmas letter that the return of religious issues to centre stage in the public sphere is welcome, but he claims it has provoked a dangerous reaction from “secular fundamentalists” –...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 24, 2007
The Season of Goodwill, when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, is upon us and people who might never have stepped into a church in their lives are singing a new sort of carol in Scotland – writes Tevor Grundy. “Carols written by pop stars offer a...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 24, 2007
Japanese Christian groups are noticing increasing poverty among young adults in a country that once had an image that its companies provide lifetime employment and that it is a country that has a strong middle class base – writes Hisashi Yukimoto. “If one...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 18, 2007
‘Anyone of discretion acts by the light of knowledge,’ wrote the ancient author of Proverbs. Many people of faith highly value study and work diligently to deepen their understanding, in a spirit of humility and compassion. However others are less open, either because...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 18, 2007
The time is fast approaching for the UK and its European partners to name and shame the United States for its blatant attempts to derail any meaningful international agreement on climate change, says the international development agency Christian Aid. With environment...