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1. Why These Closing Churches Are Fueling the Charismatic Movement

Church closings are nothing new in Britain. In the past six years, 168 Church of England churches have closed, along with 500 Methodist and 100 Roman Catholic churches. "Christianity in Britain has seen ...

Created on 29 March 2016

2. What Anglican Leaders Are Saying About LGBT Rebuke

The Anglican Communion's worldwide leaders, finishing up four days of heated discussions, sought to project a sense of unity despite a move to exclude the Episcopal Church from key policy decisions as ...

Created on 19 January 2016

3. 1,500 Years After First Christian Church Planted, Britain No Longer Christian Nation

Almost 1,500 years after St. Augustine of Canterbury founded England's first Christian church in 597 A.D., the British people have been told in no uncertain terms that they're no longer living in a Christian ...

Created on 08 December 2015

4. ‘There Is a Possibility That We Will Not Hold Together,' Says Archbishop Justin Welby

In a lengthy interview in The Times of London, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby predicted that the Anglican Communion might not hold together because of strong disagreements on the ordination of women ...

Created on 10 December 2014

5. Brits Making Mass Exodus From Methodist Church

The Methodist Church in Britain is hemorrhaging members and has been described by a leading religious affairs commentator as "a bit like an iceberg that's just crumbling into the sea." The comments of ...

Created on 03 September 2014

6. 'Are We Saying That the Devil Is Just a Symbol?'

While Christians waited to learn whether the Church of England would approve the consecration of women bishops, the church's governing body—the General Synod—quietly voted to drop all future references ...

Created on 15 July 2014

7. Calls Rise to Deport African Exorcist After Child Torture, Deaths

A Pentecostal preacher who claims to deliver people from witchcraft is a danger to children and should be deported from England, activists say. Helen Ukpabio, a woman who wears colorful West African clothes ...

Created on 17 April 2014

8. Bishop Calls for Gays to 'Come Out' as England Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings

A leading member of the Church of England has called on gay bishops to “come out” as England celebrated its first same-sex weddings in secular venues. Alan Wilson, bishop of Buckingham, said the time has ...

Created on 02 April 2014

9. Church of England Sunday Attendance Continues Downward Slide

Attendance figures released by the Church of England show that Sunday worship attendance continues its downward slide and now stands at about half of what it was 45 years ago. The report from the Archbishops’ ...

Created on 24 March 2014

10. 70 Years After Nazi Occupation, Anti-Semitism Still a Problem in Hungary

Seventy years ago Wednesday, shortly after the German army invaded Hungary, thousands of Jews were prodded by bayonets and swords into the freezing waters of the River Danube. But first, they were ordered ...

Created on 20 March 2014

11. Church of England's Bishops Defer Gay Marriage Decision

With little more than two months to go before Britain’s first same-sex marriage, the College of Bishops issued a statement saying that “no change” to the Church of England’s teaching on marriage is proposed ...

Created on 28 January 2014

12. The Devil Is Missing From New Church of England Baptism Service

The Church of England has been accused of “dumbing down” the baptism service following the introduction of an alternative liturgy in which parents and godparents need not repent of their “sins” or reject ...

Created on 07 January 2014

13. Stop Comparing Nelson Mandela to Jesus, British Journalist Says

Few would deny Nelson Mandela’s greatness, but one of Britain’s best-known journalists, Dominic Lawson, has taken the media to task for comparing South Africa’s first black president to Jesus. Writing ...

Created on 10 December 2013

14. Has the Cross Been Reduced to a Fashion Symbol for Rock Stars?

The Christian cross has become little more than a piece of jewelry worn around the necks of celebrities, said Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. In the foreword to a new book about Christianity, the ...

Created on 03 December 2013

15. Church of England ‘One Generation From Extinction,’ Says Former Archbishop

A former archbishop of Canterbury has warned that the Church of England faces extinction in less than 25 years unless it can attract more young people now. Talking to 300 churchgoers in Shropshire, West ...

Created on 20 November 2013

16. Sex-Selective Abortions Spark Outrage in England

A group of Christian lawyers plans to sue two medical doctors who have raised a storm of controversy for arranging the abortion of female fetuses because the parents wanted boys. Andrea Williams, CEO of ...

Created on 11 October 2013

17. Richard Dawkins Under Fire for ‘Mild Pedophilia’ Remarks

Richard Dawkins, one of the world’s best-known and outspoken atheists, has provoked outrage among child protection agencies and experts after suggesting that recent child abuse scandals have been overblown. ...

Created on 10 September 2013

18. Islamic TV Host: Murder People Who Insult Muhammad

Britain’s broadcasting watchdog has fined an Islamic TV channel 85,000 pounds ($132,490) for inciting violence after a program host said it was acceptable, and even a duty, for Muslims to murder anyone ...

Created on 23 August 2013

19. Queen Elizabeth Gives 'Royal Assent' to Same-Sex Marriage Bill

England and Wales became the 16th and 17th countries in the world to recognize gay marriage after Queen Elizabeth II gave “royal assent” to a same-sex marriage bill. Under the new law, gay men and women ...

Created on 18 July 2013

20. Atheists Find Warm Welcome With Britain's Boy Scouts

The British Scouting movement will soon welcome atheists who are reluctant to join the worldwide organization because they must take an oath to serve God. Trustees from the Scouting Association, whose ...

Created on 01 July 2013