Politics

Called to live in 'occupied' territories

The late author and teacher Michael Cohen embraced Christianity and cut ties with his Jewish background at an early age. But after an encounter with God at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Michael discovered his Jewish background was not at odds with his new-found faith.

April 25th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Transforming the world through politics

They say there are only two topics that should be avoided in polite conversation: Religion and politics. But Christians wanting to make a difference in their communities and in the nation see politics as the route to achieve that.

April 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Earth Day 2012: Is There a Role for Churches?

Earth Day 2012 is the global event promoting environmental research, education and action at all levels of society worldwide. But is it really necessary - even appropriate, for Christians, The Church and church communities to be involved?

April 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Bishop Nazir-Ali:accommodate religious belief

We must accommodate religious belief in the workplace, and have respect for conscience in law making- said Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali at the most recent in a series of debates exploring the role of religion in public life.

April 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Religious people are more left wing?

New research has found that faith group members are more likely to be socially active and politically left wing.

April 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Christian Peoples Alliance fight by-election

The Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA) have announced an NHS worker as their Kingston by-election candidate.

April 10th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Trafficking - the selling of human misery

What does slavery mean in the 21st century? Grace Baxter looks at the global problem of human trafficking, with an estimated 27 million people in slavery, and what we can do to make a difference.

April 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Grace Baxter

Librarian conference addresses local cuts

Michael Coveney of Transform Work UK, a charity that seeks to help Christians in the workplace, is the keynote speaker at the 2012 annual Librarian Christian's Fellowship conference. The conference this year is taking place against the backdrop of increasing library closures up and down the country.

April 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

David Cameron issues Easter statement

David Cameron has issued an Easter statement, saying that the values of Jesus are "what make our country what it is – a place which is tolerant, generous and caring," and that following Jesus' teaching would make for a better society.

April 4th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Call for Christian response to climate change

The first ever ecumenical event on climate change is taking place this month, looking at the Christian response to environmental issues and practical ways to empower the Church to the threat posed by global warming.

April 3rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by

CARE supports online safety bill

The first legislative attempt to introduce an opt-in system for accessing internet pornography, was introduced to the House of Lords on Wednesday.

March 30th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

MPs challenge ad ban saying prayer works

Three Christian MPs have written to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), asking them to overturn an advertising ban on leaflets that claimed "God can heal".

March 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Church says paying tax is for 'public good'

A senior Church of Scotland minister has taken a swipe at tax evading businesses, and called for a new attitude towards tax paying, which takes into account 'the public good.'

March 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Over 350,000 people walk for World Water Day

Over 350,000 people are this week taking part in the World Walks for Water and Sanitation campaign.

March 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Churches welcome government drink plans

Churches and charities have welcomed Government plans to enforce a minimum unit price on alcohol sales, but warn that delays could be deadly.

March 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Mayoral candidates face Christian challenge

London Church Leaders have joined forces with the Evangelical Alliance to organise a special hustings, that will allow Christians to grill four of the Mayoral candidates.

March 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Churches demand an end to tax avoidance

Church leaders have joined together to make a budget day call on Chancellor George Osborne to act on tax avoidance.

March 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Pope Shenouda III has died

The leader of the Coptic Orthodox church, Pope Shenouda III has died, aged 88.

March 18th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Churches call for an end to Syrian violence

Church leaders have joined together to call on the United Nations Security Council to condemn the Syrian regime and its state sanctioned attacks on its civilians. They are asking for an urgent UN resolution to be passed, to bring an immediate end to the atrocities.

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Jumping on the 'Kony 2012' bandwagon

Activist and Blogger Ben Irwin considers the latest viral internet video - 'Kony 2012' from Invisible Children - and considers the reality in Uganda and our reaction to the problems in Africa.

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by The Editor