A wedding, a tribunal and two contrasting cultures
Jeremy Pemberton, a hospital chaplain, has lost an employment tribunal case against the Church of England.
Indians divided as Dadri murder shows hatred’s corrupting power
The brutal murder of a Muslim in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, has exposed deep national divisions, including among Hindus.
Anger and admiration as India’s far-right leader Modi visits USA
Admirers and protesters have mobilised as India’s far-right Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the USA.
Canadian Anglicans make theological case for marrying same-sex couples
There is a strong theological case for the marriage of same-sex couples, according to a new report.
Rallying for refugees and the workings of the Spirit
On Saturday 12 September, right across Europe, many thousands gathered and marched to welcome refugees and urge their governments to offer more support.
Faslane extravagance means net job losses and a threat to security
George Osborne, the UK chancellor, announced that £500 million is to be spent on a nuclear submarine base in Scotland, securing or creating over 6,700 jobs and protecting the country.
Sick and disabled claimant death figures released
Between December 2011 and February 2014, 2,650 people died shortly after losing incapacity benefits when judged fit for work and 1,360 died just after completing appeals.
Archbishop unjustly bars lay reader for marrying
The Archbishop of York will block a lay minister from serving local churches, simply because he is getting married.
Anti-migrant rhetoric and the realities of terror
Are you more afraid of being tortured, shot, beheaded or forced to murder your neighbours to save your own life? If threatened, how far would you run to escape?
The Labour Party’s ‘welfare’ dilemma
Divisions have opened up among Labour Party leaders over whether to avoid opposing harsh social security cuts. Some regard this as a difference between the sensible and dogmatic.
