Most of us will have been aware of the upsurge in the feminist movement lately, led by celebrities such as Emma Watson supporting her ‘this is what a feminist looks like’ slogan. However, the Church […]
Is ‘I Pray For You’ patronising?
Whether you are the religious sort or a confirmed cynic, many have experienced a friend or acquaintance who is keen to tell you that you feature in their prayers. For some, this is a compliment. […]
News | Cuppa and a slice of Christianity
Everyone loves a cuppa but most would be sick of tea after 250 cups of it. The Christian Union estimates that it’s given out that many steaming cups of char this week during the “biggest […]
Comment | Don't shove religion out of British life
What are our obligations towards the poor, the sick and the suffering? How, in a diverse, opinionated society do we create a consensus for social action? Religion must be allowed to play a part in […]
Comment | A new start for the Catholic Church?
Apparently there are plenty of reasons to rave about Pope Francis. As an avid news reader and self-proclaimed internet aficionado, it has been hard to avoid the man over the past few months. As a left-leaning atheist […]
Comment | Abolish Faith Schools?
Are faith schools a much needed bastion of organised religion in an increasingly secular society, or a relic of a bygone and outdated religious one? There is hardly a more divisive issue: those ‘with a […]
Take A Stand?
It doesn’t take much to get me angry anymore. It’s only a matter of time before a doctor tells me my constitution is that of an epileptic Flight 93 survivor who’s been forced to fly […]