2 Dec 2015
‘Terrorist sympathisers’ versus honest debate
When the Prime Minister referred to MPs voting against the bombing of Syria as “terrorist sympathisers”, he illustrated much that is wrong with the West’s approach, characterised by George W
2 Dec 2015
More famous parables reconsidered
Last week saw the publication of my new book, The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money
Upcoming events
Pax Christi Advent Peace Service & Market
December 8, 2015
The Pax Christi Advent Peace Service and alternative Christmas Market with goods from Palesti
Thursday 3 December 2015
3 Dec 2015
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2 Dec 2015
Amnesty launch children’s picture book on human rights
Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell has created a new children’s picture book for Amnesty International, with 16 simple illustrations of the protections contained in the Human Rights Act. The collaboration marks a rare intervention by a laureate in a contentious issue.
3 Dec 2015
British churches issue statement on military action in Syria
The Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church in Britain and the United Reformed Church have released a joint statement on military action in Syria
30 Nov 2015
Christian Climate Change protesters arrested in Whitehall
Five Christian Climate Change protesters were arrested in Whitehall this morning following an action at the Department for Energy and Climate Change
2 Dec 2015
Concerns over worsening conditions in South Sudan
Christian Aid has expressed deep concerned at the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, in which one of its long-term partners, Mundri Relief & Development Association (MRDA) has been attacked.
3 Dec 2015
Saudi Arabia preparing to carry out mass execution
The government of Saudi Arabia is preparing to execute some 52 prisoners at once, including several juveniles arrested at protests, according to reports.
30 Nov 2015
New UNICEF study warns on adolescent AIDS deaths
The number of adolescent deaths from AIDS has tripled over the last 15 years with 26 new infections occurring every hour, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced.
30 Nov 2015
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