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30 June 2012 - web link: Bishops 'recognise need' for Lords reform
The Bishop of Leicester has acknowledged the need to reform the House of Lords but has raised questions about religious representation and the number of bishops. Christian Today, 28 June 2012
30 June 2012 - web link: VAT announcement safeguards at-risk church projects
Church alteration projects that were put on hold after the announcement of VAT changes in the last Budget have been thrown a lifeline from HMRC. Christian Today, June 29, 2012
30 June 2012 - web link: NZ: Anglican debate on gays risks splitting church
Proposals being considered by the Anglican Church could see gay marriage services carried out in churches by gay priests. By David Fisher, NZ Herald, 30 June, 2012
29 June 2012 - web link: Ordinariate pays back ﾣ1 million to Anglican charity
THE Ordinariate has paid back a ﾣ1-million grant it received from the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (News, 8 July 2011) after the Charity Commission ruled that the payment was "unauthorised". By Ed Thornton, Church Times, 29 June 2012
29 June 2012 - web link: Women bishops: little silver balls wont stay in their holes
PRESSURE is growing to halt the final-approval stage of the women-bishops legislation, which is scheduled to take place next weekﾭend when the General Synod meets in York. Church Times, 29 June 2012
28 June 2012 - web link: Retired priest on child sex charges
A retired Church of England priest has been charged with sex attacks on 18 girls and boys dating back 50 years. UKPA, 28 June 2012
28 June 2012 - web link: Ordinariate returns ﾣ1m grant to charity after ruling
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham has returned a ﾣ1 million grant to an Anglo-Catholic charity after the Charity Commission ruled that it was invalid. Catholic Herald, 28 June 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Christians must confront their own 'disgust' over homosexuality, says Archbishop
Christians need to overcome their own feelings of embarrassment, shame and disgust about homosexuality, the Archbishop of Canterbury has insisted. Telegraph, 27 June 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Williams: Christians need to confront shame and disgust over homosexuality
Archbishop makes one of strongest interventions yet on issue that lies at heart of some of deepest divisions in church. By Ben Quinn, Guardian, 27 June 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: CSW urges Morsi to uphold religious freedom
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called upon Mohammed Morsi to uphold civil and religious liberties. The religious rights organisation welcomed the election of Egypt's first democratically elected president at the weekend but voiced concern over the influence of the military and the Muslim Brotherhood. Christian Today, June 26, 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Alarm over demolition of church in Sudan
The World Council of Churches and All Africa Conference of Churches have condemned the destruction of a church in Sudan. Christian Today, June 26, 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Co-Chair of Anglican-Roman Catholic commission named
The Archbishop of Canterbury has named the Right Reverend David Hamid, Suffragan Bishop in the Diocese in Europe, as the Anglican Co-Chair of the International Anglican Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM). ACNS 25 June 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Anglican mission agency USPG announces plans to change its name
United Society to be known as Us. will be officially adopted [at a launch event in November 2012. ACNS, 26 June 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Chip off the old flock: One of the first female vicars set to watch daughter be ordained as a priest
One of the first female vicars set to watch daughter be ordained as a priest. Mail, 26 June 2012
27 June 2012 - web link: Bishops rebel against Church marriage policy
Two bishops have broken ranks to speak out against the Church of Englands opposition to same-sex marriage. Telegraph, 26 June 2012
26 June 2012 - web link: Parish income and ministry stats published
The Church of England has today published its latest information both about parish income and expenditure and about trends in ministry numbers in Church Statistics 2010/11. ACNS 25 June 2012
26 June 2012 - web link: Durham my primary focus, says Bishop
THE Bishop of Durham last night ruled himself out of the running to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Northern Echo, 26 June 2012
26 June 2012 - web link: Church of England 'homophobic', says Vicar of Lancaster
A senior Lancashire churchman has claimed the Church of England is "institutionally homophobic". BBC, 25 June 2012
25 June 2012 - web link: Church takes over former pub
A Herefordshire church has taken over a former pub to launch a new community centre.
25 June 2012 - web link: The First Islamist President of Egypt
Statement by Bishop Mouneer Anis of Egypt, June 24, 2012
25 June 2012 - web link: Named Egypts Winner, Islamist Makes History
Egypts military rulers on Sunday officially recognized Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood as the winner of Egypts first competitive presidential election, handing the Islamists both a symbolic triumph and a potent weapon in their struggle for power against the countrys top generals. NY Times, 24 June 2012
24 June 2012 - web link: Getting to the crux of Calvary
Each atonement theory highlights a truth about the Crossbut none more so than Christ's substitutionary death. By Richard Mouw, Christianity Today, 4 June 2012
24 June 2012 - web link: Uganda: Ntagali faces uphill task
The new archbishop faces many challenges, financial and loss of many believers to Pentecostal churches. By Kizito Musoke, New Vision, 23 June 2012
24 June 2012 - web link: Archbishop of Canterbury renews attack on David Cameron's Big Society
The Archbishop of Canterbury has launced a fresh attack on David Camerons Big Society, saying it is perceived as aspirational waffle. By Edward Malnick and Robert Watts, Telegraph, 24 June 2012
24 June 2012 - web link: Archbishop of Canterbury renews attack on David Cameron's Big Society
The Archbishop of Canterbury has launced a fresh attack on David Camerons Big Society, saying it is perceived as aspirational waffle. By Edward Malnick and Robert Watts, Telegraph, 24 June 2012
24 June 2012 - web link: Rowan Williams pours scorn on David Cameron's 'big society'
Key policy 'comes across as waffle', says archbishop of Canterbury in valedictory bombshell. Guardian, 24 June 2012
23 June 2012 - web link: Australia: Godless overtake Anglicans, as Hinduism doubles
People professing to have no religion have moved past Anglicans to become the second-largest grouping after Catholics in the 2011 Census. By Barney Zwartz, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 June 2012.
23 June 2012 - web link: David Starkey: Do gays need to call each other Mr and Mrs?
The gay atheist and a historian has more than an academic interest in the debate about gay marriage and he wants both sides to get their facts right, Telegraph, 22 June 2012
23 June 2012 - web link: Pressure mounts to put off women bishops vote
A bishop last night called for an historic Church of England vote next month on ordaining women to the episcopacy to be put on hold amid growing acrimony over concessions to traditionalists. By John Bingham, Telegraph, 23 June 2012
23 June 2012 - web link: China should embrace house churches
Instead of trying to curtail their growth, the state should encourage these hugely popular supportive organisations. By Lijia Zhang, Guardian Comment, 22 June 2012
23 June 2012 - web link: Church of England announces new validation partnership
The Church of England and Durham University have entered into a partnership to provide validation for the education of ministers. Christian Today, 21 June 2012
23 June 2012 - web link: The Rt. Rev. Stanley Ntagali Elected 8th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda
The election was held during a meeting of the House of Bishops on Friday, 22nd June, 2012, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe. All Africa/ACNS, 22 June 2012
23 June 2012 - web link: Zimbabwe: Kunonga Keeps Bootlicking
Excommunicated Anglican bishop Nolbert Kunonga continued with his Zanu PF praise-singing over the weekend describing its indigenization policy as 'an act of God'. All Africa, 22 June 2012
22 June 2012 - web link: General Synod all set to vote (or adjourn) in July
FOR many people in the country, the great countdown was to the Olympic Games, the Secretary Genﾭeral to the General Synod, William Fittall, said at a press briefing last Friday. For many in the Church, however, an important countdown was to the final vote on women bishops at the General Synod, when it meets in York from 6 to 10 July. By Margaret Duggan, Church Times, 22 July 2012
22 June 2012 - web link: These may be the bones of the Baptist
NEW scientific evidence suggests that relics claimed by medieval clerics to be from the time of Christ may, indeed, have come from first-century Palestine. By David Keys, Church Times, 22 June 2012
21 June 2012 - web link: The Lords will provide: Bishops paid up to ﾣ27,000 for attending Parliament
Controversy over the presence of 26 unelected bishops in the upper House will be exacerbated by revelations about how much some of them are being paid for the privilege Oliver Wright and Melanie Newman. Independent. 21 June 2012
21 June 2012 - web link: Bishops sitting in House of Lords 'claiming thousands to attend Westminster'
Bishops who sit in the House of Lords are claiming up to ﾣ27,000 a year in allowances on top of their annual stipends for attending Westminster, it has been claimed. Telegraph, 21 June 2012
20 June 2012 - web link: Churches are for life not just for Sundays
In an article published in The Times on 20 June 2012, the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, has written about the essential place of churches, chapels and meeting houses in Britain. National Churches Trust. 20 June 2012
20 June 2012 - web link: Statement on the Measure to Admit Women and the Episcopate as amended by the House of Bishops for General Synod July 2012
Statement from Affirming Catholicism 20June 2012
20 June 2012 - web link: Salisbury Diocesan Synod rejects bishops' amendment
We have been informed us that Salisbury Diocesan Synod last night overwhelmingly passed an emergency motion that 'This Synod calls upon the House of Bishops to withdraw its amendment to Clause 5 of the Draft Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordination of Women) Measure'. Thinking Anglicans. 20 June 2012
19 June 2012 - web link: Landmark Christian-Muslim Peace Summit opens in Beirut
The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, a former Episcopal bishop of Washington and four Iranian Shi'ite Muslims, two holding the rank of ayatollah, are among the religious leaders who have traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, for the second Christian-Muslim peace summit. Episcopal News Service, 19 June 2012
19 June 2012 - web link: Archbishop warns of 'majoritarian tyranny' in elected House of Lords
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out against the House of Lords becoming an entirely elected chamber Jerome Taylor. Independent. 15 June 2012.
19 June 2012 - web link: BISHOP OF RAMSBURY ANNOUNCED
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Edward Francis Condry, BA, BLitt, DPhil, MBA, Canon Residentiary of Canterbury Cathedral, in the Diocese of Canterbury and Treasurer and Director of Education in Canterbury Cathedral as the next Bishop of Ramsbury in the Diocese of Salisbury. Salisbury Diocese website. 19 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: This 'Christian doctor' was lucky not to be struck off
We don't know if Richard Scott breached medical ethics to promote his faith but his statements don't help his case Robert Winston. Guardian 18 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: Millions of working families one push from penury, Guardian research finds
Findings that 2.2m children live in households on economic cliff-edge challenge coalition claim people are better off in work Amelia Hill, Guardian. 18 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: Archbishop of Canterbury: Goodbye to all that...
As the Archbishop of Canterbury bids farewell to his time in office, he tells Richard Godwin he will miss London and as for his successor, they will need 'the hide of a rhino',he says Evening Standard. 18 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: Nigerian church blasts kill 21 in Kaduna state
Suicide bombings at three churches in northern cities of Zaria and Kaduna prompt state curfew amid fears of reprisal attacks Associated Press in Guardian. 18 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: OBE for Street Pastors founder
Les Isaac has received an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his work with Street Pastors. Christian Today, 17 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: Expenses scandal helped shatter faith in 'public service' - Rowan Williams
Corruption, including the MPs- expenses scandal, has so tarnished faith in politicians- motives that few people even believe they are interested in - public service- any more, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. Telegraph, 16 June 2012
18 June 2012 - web link: Awards for church chair designs
The Bishop of London has presented awards to designers for their stylish and innovative church chair designs. Christian Today, 16 June 2012
17 June 2012 - web link: Who Are the Copts?
This weekend, Egypt will choose as its president either Mohamed Morsy of the Muslim Brotherhood or Ahmed Shafik of the former Hosni Mubarak regime...Few Egyptians are excited about these choicesincluding many of the nation's Copts. Jayson Casper, Christianity Today, 17 June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Where are we now on Women as Bishops?
We should this summer have been looking forward to the meeting of General Synod in July and a confident vote in favour. We had years of study, consultation and debate. The Synod had unambiguously stated its belief in the principle and how it wanted to see it implemented. It provided for a statutory code of practice that would safeguard the consciences of those who for theological reasons could not go along with it. I was a member of the Synod when these debates were taking place. They were intelligent and fair. In the past year, 42 out of the 44 dioceses in England have approved the draft legislation. That feels like a fair following wind. What could deflect the church now? Dean of Durham's Blog. 13 June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Startling academic research shows widespread Church growth in Britain
An international team of leading researchers, based at Cranmer Hall, Durham, have just published a study entitled Church Growth in Britain from 1980 to the Present. Here are just a few of the extraordinary statistics that have been unearthed: - There are 500,000 Christians in black majority churches in Britain. Sixty years ago there were hardly any - At least 5,000 new churches have been started in Britain since 1980 - and this is an undercount. The true figure is probably higher David Goodhew; Churchof England Newspaper. June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Agenda for July 2012 General Synod
General Synod meets in July for final stages of women bishops legislation, with an agenda that also includes world mission, church growth, the August 2011 riots, manifesting faith in public life, church schools, Palestine and Israel. Church of England website. 15 June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Sovereignty, Democracy, Justice - Archbishop's Magna Carta Lecture
In his lecture 'Sovereignty, Democracy, Justice: elements of a good society?' marking the forthcoming 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta in 2015, the Archbishop of Canterbury considers the question of where good government finds its legitimacy. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 15 June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Expenses scandal helped shatter faith in 'public service' - Rowan Williams
Corruption, including the MPs' expenses scandal, has so tarnished faith in politicians' motives that few people even believe they are interested in 'public service' any more, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 16 June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Church of England: new row could set women bishops plan back five years
The long-awaited decision to ordain women as bishops in the Church of England could be set back another five years because of a new row over concessions to traditionalists, senior figures have warned. John Bingham. Daiy Telegraph. 15 June 2012
16 June 2012 - web link: Banned school meal blog raises thousands
A 9 year old blogger who was banned from taking photos of her school meals has raised thousands of pounds for children in Malawi. Christian Today. 15 June 2012
15 June 2012 - web link: Women-bishops supporters might send Measure back
THERE are growing signs that a procedural motion will be tabled to delay the women-bishops legislation when it goes to the General Synod for final approval next month. By Gavin Drake, Church Times, 15 June 2012
13 June 2012 - web link: More Churches express opposition to gay marriage
The Roman Catholic Church and the Church in Wales have come out in opposition to the Government's plans to legalise gay marriage. Christian Today. 13 June 2012
13 June 2012 - web link: Church in Wales bishops respond to gay marriage consultation
Text of the Church in Wales Bishop response to Government consultation on same-sex marriage. Church in Wales website. 13 June 2012
13 June 2012 - web link: The Church of England says it is against gay marriage. Not in my name
I am furious about this ridiculous and unrepresentative statement from the Church of England on gay marriage. Giles Fraser. Guardian. Comment is Free. 12 June 2012
13 June 2012 - web link: The marriage of church and state is anything but gay
Anglicans emerge from this row looking absurdly pedantic. It's time to disestablish the Church of England Simon Jenkins. Guardian 12 June 2012
13 June 2012 - web link: Gay marriage: the Church of England's argument dissected
It is inconceivable that a court would force any religious institution to perform a same sex marriage Adam Wagner. Guardian HUman Rights blog. 12 June 2012
13 June 2012 - web link: I'm a gay man who opposes gay marriage. Does that make ME a bigot Mr Cameron?
When David Cameron committed the Government to supporting same-sex marriage some months ago, he declared: 'I don't support gay marriage despite being a Conservative. I support gay marriage because I'm a Conservative Mr Cameron, I am a Conservative and a homosexual, and I oppose gay marriage. Am I a bigot? Andrew Pierce. Daily Mail. 12 June 2012.
13 June 2012 - web link: Cameron CANNOT protect Church against Gay Marriage laws (admits his own Justice Minister)
David Camerons promise to protect churches from gay marriage laws could hit legal hurdles, a justice minister admitted yesterday. Jason Groves and Steve Doughty. Daily Mail 12 June 2012
12 June 2012 - web link: Bishop of Exeter's anger as wind turbine plans are sunk: Protesters were bullies, he claims
A Bishop has hit out at 'abusive' and 'bullying' protesters after he was forced to withdraw plans to build six wind turbines in his diocese. Luke Sakeld. Daily Mail 12 June 2012
12 June 2012 - web link: Plans to allow gay marriages 'could force Church to split from the state' for first time in 500 years
A law to allow same-sex weddings will destroy the institution of marriage for future generations, leaders of the Church of England warned yesterday. Steve Doughty. Daily Mail. 12 June 2012
12 June 2012 - web link: A Response to the Government Equalities Office Consultation -'Equal Civil Marriage'- from the Church of England
'Same-Sex Marriage'- the Church of England's response and covering Press Release. Church of England website. 12 June 2012
12 June 2012 - web link: Gay marriage raises prospect of disestablishment, says Church of England
Same-sex marriage would be one of the biggest threats to the established role of the Church of England since the reign of Henry VIII, the Church warns today. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 12 June 2012
12 June 2012 - web link: Anglicans threaten rift with government over gay marriage
Church says introducing same-sex marriage legislation could lead to it being forced out of traditional wedding role Ben Quinn. Guardian 12 June 2012
12 June 2012 - web link: Church of England warning on gay marriage
Government proposals for gay marriage would dilute an institution "vastly" important to a healthy society, the Church of England has warned. BBC website. 12 June 2012
11 June 2012 - web link: Exeter Diocese withdraws wind turbine plans after 'angry' protests
Plans by the Church of England to build six wind turbines on land in north and west Devon have been withdrawn after "angry and hostile" opposition. BBC website. 11 June 2012
11 June 2012 - web link: Young people less tolerant and more ignorant of other religions, poll suggests
Young people show less tolerance of other religions than older people, a poll suggests, highlighting widespread ignorance of links between Christianity, Islam and Judaism. John Bingham Daily Telegraph 9 June 2012
11 June 2012 - web link: Gay marriage: poll suggests doubts in gay community
More than a quarter of homosexual people think there is 'no need' to allow same-sex couples to marry because civil partnerships already give them the same rights, a poll suggests. John Bingham.DailyTelegraph 8 June 2012
11 June 2012 - web link: Petition for porn filters nears 100,000 signatures
A petition calling upon the Government to force internet service providers to make accessing pornography an adult only opt-in service has gathered more than 95,000 signatures. Christian Today. 11 June 2012
10 June 2012 - web link: South Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Calls on Government to Work With Russia and China on Syria
The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town today called on the South African Government to increase its efforts to promote a solution to the violence in Syria. All Africa, 8 June 2012
10 June 2012 - web link: Scotland 'no' to the Covenant
Passes following motion saying "The Anglican Communion matters deeply" and "We want to be part of the re-founding - the bringing to birth of a new phase of Communion life." The Living Church, 8 June 2012
08 June 2012 - web link: Christians caught in the headlights of Syrian crisis
Syrian Christians have little choice but to sit anxiously on the fence while the brutal civil and sectarian conflict is played out before their eyes. Until they see a clear sign of the advantage of moving one way or the other, they are likely to be too fearful to budge. By Gerald Butt, Church Times, 8 June 2012
08 June 2012 - web link: No deadline for adoption of Covenant
NO TIMESCALE is to be put on the adoption of the Anglican Covenant, the Standing Committee of the Anﾭgliﾭcan Communion (SCAC) agreed last week. Church Times, 8 June 2012
08 June 2012 - web link: Bishops urge Obama to intervene in UN funding cut for Gaza hospital
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has ended its financial support to the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, an institution run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Matthew Davies. Episcopal News Service. 6 June 2012
08 June 2012 - web link: Weekend's Jubilee festivities leave the Queen 'humbled'
THE QUEEN has expressed her thanks for the 'countless kindnesses' shown to her by those celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. Aricle also surveys Church activities marking Jubilee. Madeleine Davies. ChurchTimes 8 June 2012
08 June 2012 - web link: Dr Williams praises Queens dedication and costly venture
DEDICATION, not drama in the Archbishop of Canterburys words, the Queens 60 years of utterly deﾭmanding yet deeply joyful service was the theme of the National Service of Thanksgiving in St Pauls Cathedral on Tuesday morning. Glyn Paflin. Church Times 8 June 2012
08 June 2012 - web link: Christians caught in the headlights of Syrian crisis
Syrian Christians have little choice but to sit anxiously on the fence while the brutal civil and sectarian conflict is played out before their eyes. Gerald Butt. Church Times. 8 June 2012
05 June 2012 - web link: Patrick Cockburn: Why war is marching on the road to Damascus
Damascus feels like a city expecting the worst to happen and seeing no way to avoid it. War is spreading across the country and is unlikely to spare the capital. Rebels speak of stepping up attacks in the city and could easily do so in the next few weeks. Patrick Cockburn. Independent on Sunday 3 June 2012
05 June 2012 - web link: Lyn Lusi
Lyn Lusi, who has died of cancer aged 62, founded, with her husband Jo, Heal Africa, a charity which provides medical and social care services in Goma in eastern Congo, one of the most dangerous places on the planet; known as 'Mama Lyn',she was the organisation's programme director and specialised in supporting women victims of violent rape. Daily Telegraph Obituaries. 4 June 2012
05 June 2012 - web link: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Britain should follow the Queen's example of selfless service, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the Queen for dedicating herself to the service of her nation and Commonwealth and said he hopes the nation follows her example of selfless service to others. Daily Telegraph 5 June 2012
05 June 2012 - web link: Archbishop of Canterburys sermon at Diamond Jubilee Service
In his sermon for the National Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen at St Paul's Cathedral, the Archbishop paid tribute to the selfless dedication of Her Majesty who 'has shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others' throughout her reign. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 5 June 2012
04 June 2012 - web link: Let's reclaim the jubilee
The word is synonymous now with a pageant of privilege. But its ancient meaning is radical Simon Barrow. Guardian. 4 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: British and US special forces rescue kidnapped aid workers in Afghanistan
Four workers with Swiss-based Medair, including a British woman, are freed after a night-time raid in Badakhshan province. By Emma Graham-Harrison, Guardian, 2 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: Backers of women in episcopate turn against Measure
AMENDMENTS to the women-bishops Draft Measure (News, 25 May) will not help it receive final approval in the General Synod in July, the majority of respondents to a Church Times poll say. By Ed Thornton, Church Times, 1 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: Government U-turn on charity tax relief welcomed
The Association of Christian Financial Advisers has welcomed the Government's rethink on charity tax relief. Christian Today 1 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: Archbishop of Canterbury's video on The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Speaking in a short film produced by Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury talks about The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the significance of the 60 year reign 'in which nationally and internationally so much has shifted'. Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 1 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: The Queen 'sets example' as she celebrates Jubilee
THE Queen's Diamond Jubilee is an opportunity for the nation to 'think about the background of our lives, the things that are too big for us to notice most of the time',the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. Madeleine Davies. Church Times 1 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: Back Syrian peace-plan, not military force, say bishops
MILITARY force is not the solution to the conflict in Syria, two bishops have warned, despite the massacre of 108 civilians, including 49 children, in Houla, a town near Homs. Madeleine Davies. Church Times 1 June 2012
02 June 2012 - web link: Williams sees class mistrust today as a Dickensian evil
A CLIMATE of fear was making people anxious, the Archbishop of Canterbury said this week. He also criticised a 'failure of understanding' of the religious roots of public ethics. Ed Thornton. Church Times. 1 June 2012

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