Ethics

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

How can the church respond to domestic abuse?

A woman who felt she couldn’t leave her abusive husband because she was a Christian, is set to speak at a conference which will look at how churches can respond to domestic abuse.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Cathedral protestors demand answers

A group of Christians dragged from the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral by police as they knelt in prayer, are to deliver a letter of complaint to Church authorities.

March 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Biking Bishop calls for green action

A Welsh Bishop is urging church-goers to get on their bikes this weekend, to help cut their carbon footprint.

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

'We mustn't redefine marriage': Gerald Coates

As the government consider plans to redefine marriage, to allow same sex couples to wed - evangelical Christian leader Gerald Coates has spoken out about his opposition to the idea, in an exclusive interview with Christian.co.uk.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Palm Crosses: nothing to do with palm oil

As Palm Sunday approaches, churches are concerned to make sure their palm crosses are safe, chemical free and sustainably produced by people who will see real benefit without damaging their own environment.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Reliant clergy shirts go Fairtrade

Leading clergy shirt manufacturer Reliant today announced the launch of a new line of Fairtrade and Organic certified cotton shirts.

March 6th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

A Catholic perspective on mental health

The UK's Catholic Medical Association annual symposium this year is called "A light shines in the darkness". Taking place on 5 May 2012, at the Leeds Diocesan Pastoral and Conference Centre, Hinsley Hall, it will be focusing on providing a Catholic perspective on mental health.

March 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Charity Promotes Ethical Capitalism in Class

Children will be taught the ethics of capitalism, why the banks crashed in 2008 and the morality of taxation in a new teaching resource launched by Christian charities Oasis UK and Christian Aid. The Exploring Ethical Capitalism course has been designed for GCSE students aged 15 and 16. Oasis U...

February 24th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Kirk: 'Put the poor first'

The Church of Scotland is calling for the poor to be prioritised by the makers of economic policy.

February 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Rev Woodward Speaks Out On Assisted Dying

The highly emotive and contentious debate around assisted dying hit the headlines again in January after The Commission on Assisted Dying published its controversial report.