John Clark Lord Lloyd-Webber says he considered joining suicide clinic but is now opposed to assisted dying as former attorney general warns change in the law could lead to ‘a form of legalised execution’. Mary Riddell, Christopher Hope and John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 17 July 2014 John Clark
The self-anointing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi taps into jihadi nostalgia for a golden era of Islam William Dalrymple. Guardian 13 July 2014 John Clark
‘The Church has got to face up to the reality of the world as it is lived.’ So, Lord Carey has changed his mind about assisted dying by polarising ‘compassion’ and ‘doctrine’, and stating that the church had to come to terms with ‘lived realities’. Set aside the fact that Lord Carey continues to do … Continue Reading
A moving plea from a dying clergyman for assisted suicide to remain illegal has been sent to every member of the House of Lords by the Church of England as part of its campaign against a change in the law. Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill, which would enable “competent, terminally ill” adults to receive help … Continue Reading
I have spent my life working for dignity for the living. Now I wish to apply my mind to dignity for the dying. Desmond Tutu. Observer. 12 July 2014 John Clark
Archbishop Justin has written for The Times on why he believes the Assisted Dying Bill, which will be debate in the House of Lords next week, is “both mistaken and dangerous”. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 11 July 2014 John Clark
Church’s unprecedented stance comes after former Archbishop of Canterbury backs change in the law to allow assisted dying. John Bingham. Daily Telegraph. 12 July 2014 John Clark
Christians in Iraq are continuing to leave their homes in large numbers following the ISIS takeover but those unable to leave are facing brutality and hardship under the militants, Barnabas Fund is warning. Cath Martin. Christian Today. 6 July 2014 John Clark
A parish council claims it has been forced to turn off its church bells for the first time in more than 100 years because of complaints about the noise. Daily Telegraph. 23 December 2013 John Clark
