Archive for category Religion
Faith in Free Schools
Posted by Nick Cowen in Education, Religion on 29/07/2010
The coalition Government’s ‘free schools’ proposal hasn’t so much split religious believers from atheists, but more those who accept parent choice as a progressive reform, and those who reject it. Despite the fears from all sides, there is a good chance that all of Britain’s diverse belief systems will benefit if schools gain more independence.
Have Christians Now No Other Lawful Option But to Turn the Other Cheek?
Posted by David Conway in Civil Liberty, Religion on 13/04/2010
Something must have gone very seriously wrong with our judicial system, if it lacks resources to be able to accommodate the equally legitimate, but opposing, claims of homosexuals and religious believers who consider homosexual acts so sinful as to be unable in good conscience to carry out professional tasks requiring them to condone such acts.
Equal in Dignity… or Indignity?
Posted by David Conway in European Union, Family, Marriage and the Culture, Religion on 03/02/2010
In November 2000, the European Union issued a directive intended to provide ‘a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation’.
While designed to prohibit employers from discriminating on grounds of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, its fourth article expressly stated that ‘the Directive shall not prejudice the right of churches… to require individuals working for them to act in good faith and with loyalty to the organisation’s ethos.’
Our Crumbling Cathedrals: An Apt Symbol of Our Disintegrating Nation
Posted by David Conway in Religion on 26/01/2010
Few artefacts better epitomise England than its cathedrals. It is precisely because they do that their current parlous condition so aptly symbolises the state of national disintegration over which the present government has so artfully presided during this past twelve years.
Pope Pius Xll and the October 16th 1943 Round-Up of Roman Jews
Posted by David Conway in Religion on 29/12/2009
The recent decision by the Vatican to recognise Pius Xll as someone possessed of the three heroic virtues of faith, hope and charity has reignited controversy about the war-time Pope.
A Thought for Christmas
Posted by David Conway in Religion on 22/12/2009
Ever since exhorting indigent parishioners to meet vital needs by shop-lifting from large chain stores rather than by resorting to mugging or prostitution, Rev. Tim Jones has really had it in the dog-collar from those accusing him of having contravened the teachings of his religion.