Tags: Disestablishment
Welby says separation of church and state “would not be a disaster”, admits establishment has been abused
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that while he is opposed to the disestablishment of the Church of England, the... Read More »
Church stresses “urgent need” to focus evangelism on children, young people and their parents
The National Secular Society (NSS) has warned that publicly funded schools shouldn't be used for evangelism after... Read More »
Church’s call to pray for Richard Dawkins is “cheap and nasty”, says bishop
Stephen Lowe, the former Anglican Bishop of Hulme, has criticised the Church of England's tweet offering prayers for... Read More »
Government praises “spiritual insight” of bishops in response to petition calling for their removal from the Lords
The Government has said that changes to the Lords are "important" but that the position of the bishops in the Upper... Read More »
Petition to remove bishops from the House of Lords gains over 10,000 signatures
A petition to remove Church of England bishops from the House of Lords has gained over 10,000 signatures in the space... Read More »
NSS welcomes moves by Church of England to fix the date of Easter
The National Secular Society has welcomed efforts by the Church of England to fix the date of Easter, something the... Read More »
Church of England collapse strengthens the case for a secular UK
Weekly attendance at Church of England services has fallen below 1 million for the first time – bolstering the... Read More »
National Secular Society defends cinemas’ freedom not to screen religious adverts
The NSS has defended cinema chains' freedom to refuse religious or political advertising after the Equality and Human... Read More »
Woolf Commission’s multifaithism 'completely at odds with the religious indifference that permeates British society'
A major new report on the role of religion and belief in public life has been criticised by the National Secular Society... Read More »
NSS: Church cannot escape blame for the failure to uncover truth about sex abuse
The National Secular Society has said that the Church of England cannot escape blame following the jailing of a retired... Read More »
Ex-Bishop of Durham calls for Christian “theocracy”
Dr Tom Wright, the former Anglican bishop of Durham, has called for "cruciform theocracy" at an event held at St Paul's... Read More »
Former Anglican bishop Peter Ball jailed as victims sue Church of England over ‘cover-up’
Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Gloucester and Lewes, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty... Read More »
NSS asks Government to clarify religious influence on exhumations from public cemeteries
The National Secular Society has written to the Government to clarify whether the Church of England is seeking to... Read More »
NSS: Christians have nothing to fear from secularism
More practising Christians in the UK identified secularism as a "social and political issue" than poverty, in a new... Read More »
Bills on assisted dying, ‘chancel tax’, Easter trading and sharia tribunals set for Lords debates
A number of bills related to secular causes have been successful in the House of Lords Private Members' Bill ballot,... Read More »
As Cameron says UK “still a Christian country”, 62% tell YouGov they are “not religious”
Polling conducted in the run-up to Easter has found that almost two-thirds of Britons describe themselves as "not... Read More »
Church of England voting guidance says religion cannot be separated from politics
The Church of England has published a letter advising Church members on the upcoming election, in a move which has... Read More »
Charles vows to keep “Defender of the Faith” title as King
Prince Charles has stated that he will retain the monarch's traditional title as "Defender of the Faith" as King,... Read More »
Anglican vicar denounces Charlie Hebdo as “vile”, says religion should be protected from ridicule
An Anglican vicar has described the French satirical, anti-racist magazine Charlie Hebdo as a "nihilistic little rag"... Read More »
Secularists call for an end to Chancel Repair Liability in Lords debate
Secularists made a strong case for abolishing Chancel Repair Liability (CRL) in a debate in the House of Lords on... Read More »
NSS Respond to Parliamentary Reform Committee
The National Secular Society has responded to the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee's consultation on... Read More »
IHEU report reveals extent of global discrimination against non-believers
The International Humanist and Ethical Union has released its second annual report on the global state of human rights... Read More »
Religious influence in schools criticised in House of Lords “religion in public life” debate
The role of religion in schools has come under scrutiny during a House of Lords debate on the role of religion and... Read More »
Head of Russian Orthodox Church says secularization in Europe has reached “apocalyptic dimensions,” calls for “Christian values”
Patriarch Kirill, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, has told an audience in Serbia that Europe has abandoned... Read More »
Ofsted reveals “serious risk” to students’ physical and educational welfare in faith schools
A series of Ofsted investigations have exposed serious failings in six Islamic schools. The head of Ofsted, Sir Michael... Read More »
