Christian News
Bank tax could raise £20 billion from rich and prevent VAT rise
Taxing banks is a fairer way to balance the UK’s books than a VAT rise that would hit low and middle-income Britain hardest, according to a new report.
Independents, archbishops and the Second Chamber
It was good to see the Archbishop of Canterbury make an intervention during Lord Lucus's Question in the Lords on Tuesday, about the future of the Second Chamber.
'Ultrasound Jesus' ad campaign gives new life to an old row
A church advertising campaign for Christmas, which depicts the baby Jesus in his mother Mary's womb, has been defended by its creators against charges of naivete and political meddling.
African religious leaders warn of HIV risks during World Cup
A group of African Christian and Muslim leaders is warning of increased vulnerability to HIV infections via sex workers during the soccer World Cup in South Africa.
Afghanistan: Don’t shoot the messenger
Gordon Messenger is a very modern Major-General. His optimistic message on Afghanistan comes across as compelling and authoritative, says John Heathershaw. But should the Government really rely on military men to sell their policy to the public?
Handbook of Theological Education in World Christianity launched
A Handbook of Theological Education in World Christianity, released at the Edinburgh 2010 conference, provides "a world-class resource for all of us who feel a need for continuing ecumenical formation", says the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
Bonn calling
Six months is a long time in international politics. Last December the world (194 countries to be precise) and its media descended on Copenhagen for what was billed as the deal-making opportunity of a generation. But despite the frenzy and an astonishingly high-powered guestlist, the talks ended in qualified failure. Qualified, because it could have been worse - the Copenhagen Accord could have been legally binding - and that would have been a disaster.
UN climate change chief hails role of NGOs and faith groups
Outgoing UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer has spoken of the "incredible" work of NGOs and faith-based groups during the recent climate change talks.
Majority puts new pressure on minority’s nuclear weapons
Is it time to start work on banning nuclear weapons? “Yes” says a growing majority of governments and civil society groups. “No” insists a tiny nuclear-armed minority. Jonathan Frerichs reports.
Afghanistan: Don’t shoot the messenger
Gordon Messenger is a very modern Major-General. His optimistic message on Afghanistan comes across as compelling and authoritative, says John Heathershaw. But should the Government really rely on military men to sell their policy to the public?
Ever decreasing circles in the Middle East?
Across the Middle East region, ill winds bring ever-decreasing circles of hope, despite the fact that most indigenous peoples want a decent peace along with their daily bread, says Harry Hagopian. People aspire and pray for peace, but they keep being thwarted by political power plays and vested interests.
Catholic women march on Vatican to call for female priests
A group of Roman Catholics have marched to St Peter’s Square in the Vatican to call for women to be ordained as priests. Police asked them to leave as they peacefully handed out flyers to passers-by.
Symposium on public service content in UK broadcast media
An all-day symposium is being held on Thursday 10 June 2010 in response to the current consultation on the BBC's Strategy Review, asking "what is the future for pluralism in the supply of public service content in the UK?"
Cumbria services remember victims of the recent shootings
A series of memorial services is taking place across Cumbria today to remember the victims of the horrific series of shootings in the area on 2 June 2010.
Concern expressed for plight of Christians in the Middle East
Leaders of The Centre for Jewish-Christian Understanding have expressed "distress" over the decline of Christian presence throughout the Middle East.
Zimbabwe diamonds are still bloody says charity
State-sponsored violence and human rights abuses are still taking place in the diamond fields of eastern Zimbabwe said campaign group Global Witness yesterday.
1989 marked turning point for Christianity, global meeting told
The peaceful revolutions in Eastern Europe, anti-colonialism in Africa and Asia and Tiananmen protests in China marked a turning tide of global faith, says a mission theologian.
Christian church workers from global South find 'closed societies' in the North
Christian mission workers from the global South find it hard to break into the "closed societies" of the North, Tanzanian church leader the Rev Fidon R. Mwombeki says.
Belfast jury acquits opponents of arms company
Belfast Crown Court has acquitted nine campaigners who were charged with “intent to cause criminal damage” after protesting against Raytheon, one of the world's largest arms firms.
Co-operative housing. The way forward?
Green London Assembly member Jenny Jones has today launched an excellent report:
