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We have a database of around 200 commentators with expertise on various stories which hit the headlines. They are from all faiths and none, including academics, faith leaders and representatives from organisations, who have spent a lifetime immersed in their area of special interest. All commentators declare their interests to ensure impartiality in response.
Conservative pressure group behind failed ‘religious discrimination’ case
A school pastoral assistant, dismissed for Facebook posts about the teaching of…
Religion news 8 October
Irish church leaders urge politicians to reach a Brexit deal that strengthens…
Rihanna apologises after raunchy show using Islamic Hadith causes outrage
Rihanna has provoked outrage from Muslims for using a remix of a…
Religion news 7 October
Damning report says Church of England failed to protect children from sex…
Church of England concerned for its reputation rather than dealing with child sex abusers
Damning report into child sex abuse in the Church of England fails…
The world must change after Covid, says Pope
Pope Francis has addressed the world in his latest encyclical, warning that…
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Timeline of the Church of England’s recent history of…
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23 per cent of the world is Muslim. This…
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Introduction to Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and…
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Background, beliefs, practices, controversies, academic experts list, academic references…
Christ Church Oxford timeline
By Tim Wyatt The Dean of Christ Church, Oxford,…
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Humanist wedding history, beliefs, other faiths responses, recent court…
Mystical, neo-Nazi and explicitly malevolent: the Order of Nine Angles
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The Presidents’ Church becomes a new battleground
St John’s Episcopal church opposite the White House -…
Pentecost, birthday of the Christian Church
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Genesis II, the ‘non-religious church’ that wants you to drink bleach
by Sarah Harvey The American president Donald Trump, at…
The Pagan Festival of Beltane
Factsheet on the pagan festival of Beltane. History, customs,…
How digital technology became sacred for Hindus
By Tilak Parekh The coronavirus has led to seismic…
Understanding conspiracy theories
By Dr David Robertson In times of stress, people…
Fascinating facts about .. rainbows
By Rosie Dawson Along with the heartbreaking images of…
Is the Church growing online?
By Dr. Peter Phillips From the start of the…
God and coronavirus – a primer
By Professor Stephen Pattinson Western theistic religions (Judaism, Christianity,…
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