Fulcrum Newswatch http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/?18 Fulcrum Newswatch RSS feed from http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/ - updated daily with links of interest for open evangelicals in the Church of England en-gb Copyright 2012 Fulcrum Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:02 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:02 GMT Fulcrum/CFML http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/images/logo75.gif Fulcrum Newswatch http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/?18 75 100 Fulcrum Logo fulcrum@storcmentre.net (Fulcrum Newswatch Editor) fulcrum@storcmentre.net (Fulcrum Webmaster) 60 Nadarkhani thanks supporters in open letter http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11595 Iranian Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has become the face of religious persecution throughout the world after being arrested for his beliefs in Oct. 2009, has issued a letter to persecution aid group Present Truth Ministries (PTM).

CHristian Today 14 May 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11595 Fulcrum Newswatch UK parliamentarians hear plight of Christian women http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11594 Revelations about the scale of hate crimes against Christian women in Pakistan and Egypt are to be the subject of a meeting in parliament today.

Christian Today. 15 May 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11594 Fulcrum Newswatch A multifaith Songs of Praise? Not on my watch says BBC religion chief http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11593 Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC's first Muslim head of religion has pledged. 
John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 15 May 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11593 Fulcrum Newswatch Episcopal and Catholic bishops ready to "do all in their power" to realise an end to war http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11592 Episcopal and Catholic bishops from South Sudan have said that together they 'stand committed to do all in [their] power' to realise an end to war between Sudan and South Sudan. 

Following a three-day meeting in Yei, South Sudan, lead by Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro and Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul, the 14 bishops issued a 'Message of Peace' which laid out their hopes and plans for an end to conflict. 

ACNS 14 May 2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11592 Fulcrum Newswatch Zimbabwe: Gandiya Faction Constructs Own Anglican Churches http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11591 THE Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has started buying land to build new churches as the property wrangle with ex-communicated Bishop Nolbert Kunonga continues. By Jennifer Dube, The Standard/All Africa, 12 May 2012

 






 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11591 Fulcrum Newswatch Dalai Lama's sadness when the 'mature, sensible and law-abiding' English rioted http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11590 The Dalai Lama has spoken of his shock and amazement at the riots which gripped English cities last year. Telegraph, 15 May 2010 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11590 Fulcrum Newswatch BBC expresses regret over suggestion Sikhism is 'made up of other religions' http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11589 The BBC has expressed regret to Sikhs over comments on a radio discussion suggesting that their faith is made up of other religions such as Islam and Hinduism. Telegraph, 15 May 2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11589 Fulcrum Newswatch Queen 'should remain Defender of the Faith' - BBC poll http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11588 Almost 80% of people in England support a religious role for the Queen, a BBC poll suggests. BBC, 15 May 2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11588 Fulcrum Newswatch New bishop for Anglicans here - Rev Rennis Ponniah http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11587 The Anglican church has chosen a new Bishop of Singapore.He is the Right Reverend Rennis Ponniah, 56, who becomes the ninth bishop after having served as assistant bishop. Jennani Durai.Straits Times. 13 May 2012

 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11587 Fulcrum Newswatch Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: Why so little condemnation of Israel's extremism? http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11586 Thaer Halahleh wrote a letter to his wife Shireen from an Israeli jail in February: "My detention has been renewed seven times and they still haven't charged me. I can't take it any more." Yamin-Alibhai Brown. Independent. 14 May 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11586 Fulcrum Newswatch Congregation of The Falls Church must begin again http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11585 Our Anglican church in Virginia, The Falls Church, faces a hard hour this month. A Virginia court has ruled that buildings and funds we believe to be ours actually belong to the Episcopal Church. Our congregation of 4,000 must begin again, finding a new home and place of worship. By the Rev. John Yates, Washington Post Local, 12 May 2012

 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11585 Fulcrum Newswatch What is a good death? Ritual, whether religious or not, still counts http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11584 'Capturing the person' at funerals is a distinctly modern concern  traditionally the ritual has focused on the bigger picture
Matthew Engelke 
Guradian Comment is Free. 14 May 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11584 Fulcrum Newswatch The last taboo is denying us all a 'good death', warns Archbishop of York http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11583 A modern obsession with 'medicalising' and 'institutionalising' death is depriving thousands of Britons a year the possibility of a 'good' end, the Archbishop of York warns today. 
John BIngham. Daily Telegraph. 14 May 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11583 Fulcrum Newswatch Let's not be afraid to talk about death http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11582 We are living longer, but have lost the ability to prepare for when our life comes to an end, writes John Sentamu. 
Archbishop Sentamu. Daily Telegraph 14 May 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11582 Fulcrum Newswatch The cover-ups that happen when sexual abuse scandals threaten your values http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11581 However misguided, good intentions may have fed a reluctance to respond properly to scandals in both Rochdale and Ireland
Andrew Brown. Guardian. 12 May 2012 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11581 Fulcrum Newswatch Hilary Mantel: Catholic Church is not for respectable people http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11580 The Catholic Church 'is not an institution for respectable people', according to Hilary Mantel, the Booker Prize-winning author. 
Anita Singh. Daily Telegraph. 12 May 2012 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11580 Fulcrum Newswatch Philip Hammond: delay gay marriage law to 'focus on what matters' http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11579 Gay marriage should be delayed to allow the Government to 'focus on the things that matter',a Cabinet minister has indicated. 
Robert Winnett. Daily Telegraph. 12 May 2012 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11579 Fulcrum Newswatch How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11578 And what President Obama's announcement could mean politically and legally. By Tobin Grant and Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Christianity Today, 11 May 2012 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11578 Fulcrum Newswatch Archbishop's message to the Episcopal and Catholic Bishops of South Sudan http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11577 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent a message of support to a meeting of Episcopal and Catholic Bishops in South Sudan.

Archbishop of Canterbury's website.11 May 2012 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11577 Fulcrum Newswatch Prayer movement as CofE considers women bishops http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11576 A prayer movement is being launched to coincide with a meeting of bishops in the Church of England.

Christian Today. 9 May 2012. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11576 Fulcrum Newswatch Why should spirituality prioritise the needs of the busy? http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11575 For many, the length of time that time takes to pass is often an excruciating experience of lifelessness
Giles Fraser. Guardian. 12 May 2012 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11575 Fulcrum Newswatch Church shows its feminine face as dog collars go floral http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11574 The decision to admit women to the priesthood was always expected to change the face of the Church of England forever. 
John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 11 May 2012 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11574 Fulcrum Newswatch Gift Aid and Lords in Queen's Speech http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11573 A BILL to 'reduce the burden on charities' will be introduced in the next year, the Queen announced in a speech to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday. Ed Thornton. Church Times. 11 May 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11573 Fulcrum Newswatch Faiths should vie to do good, says Princess Badiya of Jordan http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11572 A CLASH between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East is not inevitable, because of the 'ample' examples of interfaith co-operation and the shared duty 'to do good'. Madeleine Davies. Church Times. 11 May 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?doc=news&ID=11572 Fulcrum Newswatch