Church Times


‘Right to die’ Bill rouses passions in Lords debate A NINE-HOUR debate on the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Lords on Monday aroused strong passions, exposed underlying moral issues, and raised questions... Subscriber only	Bishops say hatred Bill will harm freedom of speech FOUR BISHOPS raised objections to the Government's Racial and Religious Hatred Bill 2005 in the House of Lords. Subscriber only	New Synod looks liberal, but with firm minority voices THE campaigning group Inclusive Church was assessing the results of its intensive electioneering for the General Synod this week. It published advice... Subscriber only

Men hold key to unlocking poverty FATHERS need to spend more time with their children if poverty is to be eradicated, says the latest United Nations report. Subscriber only	Palm court planned for Qatar THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury has pledged his support for a new £4-million Anglican church centre to be built in Doha, Qatar. Subscriber only	'Ex-wimp' to be Vicar of Olympics London's "Olympic vicar" spoke this week of the importance of churches' working together in the run-up to 2012, when London hosts the Games. Subscriber only

Terrain hampers Christians’ relief in Pakistan IT WILL BE hard for aid to reach the remote parts of Kashmir, which are those worst affected by the weekend’s earthquake, relief agencies warned this... Subscriber only

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