by Sean Reilly | Jun 10, 2008
As the debate about the relationship between government provided social welfare and church involvement continues, a Christian minister who chairs an agency working with people in housing need says that state funding is “a mixed blessing”. “The Church...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 10, 2008
Nobel Peace Laureate and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu addressed a packed gathering of clergy, dignitaries, tourists, families and activists during a short service of prayer at St Martin’-in-the-Field, in London, last night. In a wide ranging sermon he...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 10, 2008
The Cambridge-based Von Hugel Institute’s report on church, government and social welfare is creating a lively media and political talking point following its launch in London yesterday. But much of the debate is being conducted by people who have not read the...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 10, 2008
Ecumenical theological education is of strategic importance for Christianity in the 21st century. This was the message coming from the IV Congress of the World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutions (WOCATI) held in Neapolis, Thessaloniki and Volos...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 9, 2008
If there’s going to be disagreement, it’s good to figure out where, why and how it arises. But when it comes to religion and public life, there is more frequently unhelpful confusion. Here is Francis Davis, one of the authors of the new church, government...
