Bishop bashes Blair on ‘nutter’ Christianity comment

by | Nov 28, 2007

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s recent statement that he was reluctant to speak about his religious faith while he was in office as he felt people in Britain might regard him as a “nutter” has stirred vigorous debate. The Anglican Bishop...

Religious public service providers questioned by new report

by | Nov 28, 2007

Proposed public service reforms by the UK government risk discrimination against employees and service users, together with negative effects on social cohesion, says a new report today – focussing on the role of faith-based providers. The British Humanist...

European Catholic bishops call for more Iraqi refugee visas

by | Nov 28, 2007

As the humanitarian and military crisis continues in Iraq, European Catholic bishops have issued an appeal to governments to permit more refugees from the country to live in the region – against the backdrop of growing refusals. “We ask the EU to increase...

British Methodists partner Africa for development

by | Nov 27, 2007

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) has held its first conference for African partner organisations from 22-26 November 2007. The conference, entitled ‘Strength to Strength’, wss held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Representatives from...