Religion news 2 July 2024
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
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.
Secular schools must allow children to pray, says children’s commissioner; Pope says migration is a sign of the times; Religious minorities fear outcome of India election
World’s first Sikh court opens in London to settle disputes between Sikhs in family and civil cases, answering concerns that secular courts lack expert religious opinions
Rwanda Bill is finally passed, despite objections from all CofE bishops; Narendra Modi criticised for anti-Muslim comments in election speech; New gospel music qualifications to recognise excellence; Welsh hymns of hell awaiting drunks and addicts, to be revived and sung again in 50 chapels
