Fulcrum Christianity thus offered me a rationally plausible and imaginatively compelling “big picture” of reality that brought my worlds and concerns into focus. It is not so much a collection of isolated individual beliefs, but a web of interconnected beliefs, which gains its strength and appeal partly because of its comprehensiveness, and partly because of its … Continue Reading
One of the 12 boys rescued with their coach from the flooded cave in Thailand is a Christian – and his parents are thanking God that he is safe. Christian Today 12 July 2018 Fulcrum
A senior Methodist and member of the House of Lords has launched a stinging attack on President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy. Christian Today. 13 July 2018 Fulcrum
Albany Bishop William Love, who passionately but unsuccessfully urged the House of Bishops to reject a resolution on same-sex marriage rites, said he has no plans to leave the Episcopal Church. Love’s anguished afternoon presentation July 11 raised concerns about further division in the church, which has seen tens of thousands of members and tens … Continue Reading
The General Convention of The Episcopal Church has now approved legislation making same-sex marriage rites available to all Episcopalians without making changes to the 1979 TEC Book of Common Prayer. Simon Sarmiento. Thinking Anglicans. 14 July 2018 Fulcrum
Vicars in 16,000 Church of England places of worship can now access card machines to take contactless payments from parishioners. Chaarlotte Lomas. Sky. 15 July 2018 Fulcrum
Strong winds, more frequent storms and arrival of termites to put towers and spires at risk Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 12 July 2018 Fulcrum
Half of 18-24-year-olds in UK have positive attitude to the religion, survey shows Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 13 July 2018 Fulcrum
Former archbishop of Canterbury was criticised in report into abuse by Peter Ball Harriet Sherwood. Guardian. 13 July 2018 Fulcrum
Archbishop Justin Welby hosted a major conference today exploring how disabled people can participate fully in the life of the Church. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 13 July 2018 Fulcrum