Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC’s first Muslim head of religion has pledged. Aaqil Ahmed said that it was vital that religious programming promoted “diversity” but insisted that Songs of Praise would always remain Christian.
The economic crisis was made by man not by God and the British people must not feel “hopeless”, the Dalai Lama said yesterday as he received the £1.1 million Templeton Prize at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The bishop of Durham has described the interest rates charged by payday lenders as sinful and usurious, but says they are the only resort for many families desperate for money.
Roman Catholic schools in Wales have been officially warned that they could be breaking the law by encouraging pupils to oppose gay marriage. John Bingham, The Telegraph
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A multifaith Songs of Praise? Not on my watch says BBC religion chief
Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC’s first Muslim head of religion has pledged. Aaqil Ahmed said that it was vital that religious programming promoted “diversity” but insisted that Songs of Praise would always remain Christian.
I’ve joined my foes to defend our right to insult each other
Peter Tatchell on today's launch of the Reform Section 5 campaign. Insults are unpleasant but should they be a crime?
Michael Gove's King James Bible plan rescued by millionaire Tory donors
Education secretary will send a copy of the Bible to every state school after donors club together to save £370,000 initiative.
'Disaster' beckons for world without faith, warns Blair
Former Prime Minister tells conference how 'obligation of humility is deeply important'.
Dalai Lama urges faith throughout a recession made by man – not God
The economic crisis was made by man not by God and the British people must not feel “hopeless”, the Dalai Lama said yesterday as he received the £1.1 million Templeton Prize at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Payday loans: bishop hits out at 'sinful' interest rates
The bishop of Durham has described the interest rates charged by payday lenders as sinful and usurious, but says they are the only resort for many families desperate for money.
Queen 'should remain Defender of the Faith' - BBC poll
Almost 80% of people in England support a religious role for the Queen, a BBC poll suggests.
Law Society bans conference debating gay marriage
The Law Society has banned a conference on family issues to be addressed by a senior High Court judge.
Welcome to the post-liberal majority
David Goodhart looks at how British politics needs to move on
What is a good death? Ritual, religious or not, still counts
'Capturing the person' at funerals is a distinctly modern concern – traditionally the ritual has focused on the bigger picture.
Why is American Foreign Policy so Religious?
Andrew Preston looks at the reasons why US foreign policy is "so moralistic".
A New Journal
The recently launched Oxford Journal of Law and Religion offers a huge resource for those engaged in this important interface.
Battle for religious freedom is far from over
Lord Alton gives the 2012 Tyburn Lecture
Changing Attitudes on Gay Marriage in US
The Pew Forum charts how US opinion has changed over the last 20 years.
Catholic schools could be breaking law over gay marriage
Roman Catholic schools in Wales have been officially warned that they could be breaking the law by encouraging pupils to oppose gay marriage. John Bingham, The Telegraph
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