The Church of England is currently locked in increasingly bitter internal debate over LGBT issues and same-sex marriage. This is the culmination of decades of wrangling and discussion, which began more than half a century ago, with no clear resolution yet in sight
The Church of England is England’s national “established” Christian denomination. It split from the Catholic Church in the 16th century and today, despite decades of decline, its parishes still cover every inch of England and its institutions remain deeply embedded in national life
By Tim Wyatt Next week’s census is likely to show numbers of those claiming to be Christians falling to about 50 per cent, experts have
Buddhism is followed by approximately 535 million people worldwide and is variously described as a religion, philosophy, code of ethics, path of practice and spiritual development and/or a way of life
The coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns could see increasing numbers of more nominal religious believers abandon their faith, as they lose the habit of worship.
The British Board of Scholars and Imams, offering guidance and advice to the country’s disparate Muslim communities, has seen its work turbocharged in the pandemic.
Explainer on Advent and Christmas, including outline of special services – carol, nativity / crib, christingle and midnight mass.
A coalition of world faith leaders have signed a declaration affirming their conviction that LGBTQ+ people are loved by God equally. They are calling for a ban on conversion therapy and an end to the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people.
A report from the Woolf Institute suggests religion is a greater driver of prejudice than racism or xenophobia. Workplace friendships are key to breaking down misconceptions but working from home could lead to an increase in racism and prejudice.
France has been further engulfed in a crisis over Islam and terrorism after a second knife attack in October left three people dead.
