Telegraph.co.uk Can non- Christians appreciate the St Matthew Passion? Telegraph.co.uk It has been performed on secular stages (there was a well-known Jonathan Miller production in 1993 revived at the National Theatre last year) and is enjoyed by non- Christians and even atheists. Yet there is no getting round the fact that Bach, ... Read more »
Britons are ignorant of Christianity and the Classics, says Sister Wendy – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Britons are ignorant of Christianity and the Classics, says Sister Wendy Telegraph.co.uk Sister Wendy, the nun-turned-television-presenter, has warned that modern-day ignorance about Christianity and the Classics has left people unable to appreciate much of Western art. She says she regrets the public's lack of understanding of the Gospel ... Read more »
John Sentamu attacks ‘aggressive atheism’ – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk John Sentamu attacks 'aggressive atheism' Telegraph.co.uk Christianity is under threat from a new, intolerant brand of “aggressive atheism” intent on driving religion out of public life, the Archbishop of York warned yesterday. By John Bingham Christianity is under threat from a new, intolerant brand of ... and more ? Read more »
A law against wearing the cross would persecute Christians – Telegraph.co.uk
A law against wearing the cross would persecute Christians Telegraph.co.uk The cross is the universally recognised symbol of Christianity and if this argument were established in law it would not only banish visible reminders of Christianity from the workplace, but would also have implications for Good Friday processions and ... Faith and Folly: The cross is not a requirement of the faith? Read more »
Anglican schools ‘to expand to combat secularism’ – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Anglican schools 'to expand to combat secularism' Telegraph.co.uk Hundreds of new Church of England schools are to be opened to spread Christianity and combat “aggressive secularism”, it emerged today. Hundreds of new Anglican schools could be created under plans to be unveiled by the Church of England this week. Read more »
Jeremy Clarkson’s blasphemy is just ‘everyday language’, says BBC – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson's blasphemy is just 'everyday language', says BBC Telegraph.co.uk By Donna Bowater The Reverend Graeme Anderson said Mr Clarkson had "trivialised and cheapened" Christianity with outbursts of "God Almighty" and "Jesus wept" on his show. Mr Anderson, 52, wrote to the broadcaster to complain but was told by the BBC ... 'Blasphemy is just part of everyday language': BBC's dismissive response to .. Read more »
Britain has gone from God-fearing to God-jeering – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Britain has gone from God-fearing to God-jeering Telegraph.co.uk For Christ's sake, if one of our leading pollsters had cast his vote for the life to come, then why didn't he get the chance to tell us about his Christianity ? My guess is the interviewer found the subject hideously embarrassing. Too uncool for words Read more »
Fighting for the right to pray – Telegraph.co.uk
BosNewsLife Fighting for the right to pray Telegraph.co.uk Muslims are taking their worship on to streets, as Christians vow to battle a ban on praying in the council chamber. What is the future for faith in Britain? Read more »
How can we remain silent while Christians are being persecuted? – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk How can we remain silent while Christians are being persecuted? Read more »
St Paul’s to reopen today as Lord Carey claim protest damages Christianity – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk St Paul's to reopen today as Lord Carey claim protest damages Christianity Telegraph.co.uk The former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey today described the situation as a ''debacle'', which was threatening to damage the reputation of Christianity . The Dean of St Paul's, the Rt Rev Graeme Knowles, said officials were considering all ... Read more »
