Sacred gardens: the tranquil places where many feel closer to their creator
Sacred gardens surrounding cathedrals and churches are increasingly sought after as places of tranquility and contemplation
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Sacred gardens surrounding cathedrals and churches are increasingly sought after as places of tranquility and contemplation
Kamala Harris “at ease navigating religious traditions” and committed to her Baptist church for decades; Jesuit Refugee Service urges a more humane asylum system; GP suspended for comments on Hamas is re-instated; Expressions of faith common in British football
Trump’s vice president choice is new convert to Catholicism; CofE bishops’ appointments deadlocked by internal disagreement; Irish politician refused communion over vote legalising abortion; Cartoon Jewish superhero Sabra turned into a Russian spy
Mosque apologises after rabbi standing for parliament is verbally abused; Survey shows active churchgoers more likely to vote centre-left; Church “trying to sanitise abuse” by Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi
The rich tapestry of religious traditions in the UK is on full display in this election campaign, across parties, nations and heritage
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the UK and while it is not clear how they will vote in the general election, they have, for the first time, come together to launch a manifesto
Rome conference suggests religious freedom, rather than being seen as protection from persecution and discrimination, is an enabler of individual and community contributions to wider society.
Sikhs in Britain historically vote Labour and issues concerning them include hate crime, representation in public life and justice over the Amritsar killings of 1984.
The Muslim Vote reverses endorsement of three Labour candidates; Boris Johnson accused of antisemitism for name calling Labour leader; Tom Holland wins Sandford St Martin Trustees award
Headstones on graves of young lives lost on D-Day commonly use symbols of faith – Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu – and scriptural references capturing the traumatic emotions of grief, pride and hope.
