Religion news 27 May 2021
Investigation re-instates Batley teacher following cartoon row; ‘House of One’ foundation stone laid; US Catholic bishops move to prevent Biden from taking communion; Assisted dying bill starts passage through Parliament
Investigation re-instates Batley teacher following cartoon row; ‘House of One’ foundation stone laid; US Catholic bishops move to prevent Biden from taking communion; Assisted dying bill starts passage through Parliament
“House of One” Berlin project for three religions to share one building; Discrimination against Muslims in Conservative party; Campaign against “draconian” ban on singing in church; Belief in life after death stronger in young people
Ruth Peacock hosted with Imam Osman Oers, Sophia Athie, Daniel Leon, Sir Bernard Rix; Canon David Thomas, Rev Jessica Foster, Imam Qari Asim & Rabbi Alex Goldberg.
Bishop questions whether Diana report puts too much “onto the head of Martin Bashir”; Faith leaders call for equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccine; Antisemitic attacks on the rise in America
Bishop Nick Baines in conversation with Roger Bolton on Martin Bashir.
Three demonstrations on Israel – Palestine this weekend with glimmer of light; Martin Bashir repentant and apologetic; Speculation mounts that the Pope will visit COP26 in Glasgow; Carvings of notable women to be installed in medieval church
BBC former religion editor Martin Bashir deceived Diana; Archbishop apologises to survivors abused by John Smyth; One year after George Floyd murder: plea to master original sin of racism; World renowned Chimpanzee expert awarded Templeton prize
A judge-led inquiry has found that Martin Bashir, the BBC’s former religious affairs editor, acted in a deceitful way to gain access to Princess Diana, to get the explosive interview with her in 1995.
Rosie Dawson with Chine McDonald, Rev Cathy Okoronkwo, Bob Smetiana, Bishop Mike Royal and the Rev Dr David Muir.
All churches in Britain appeal for Middle East ceasefire as bombing continues; International criminal court asked to investigate the Magdalene Laundries; Leaders in places of worship face new responsibilities to prevent terror attacks; Pagans campaign for legal “handfasting” marriage ceremonies
