Christianity gives way to atheism in Britain, survey suggests
There has been a “dramatic decline” in Britain’s Christian identity over the last 35 years – with a “substantial increase” in atheism, a state-of-the-nation survey has suggested.
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Church vows to play proactive role in tackling violent crime
Churches should play a key role in fighting gun and knife crime in their communities, the General Synod has unanimously agreed.
Pope laments modern ‘culture of insults’
Pope Francis has spoken out against what he called today’s “culture of insults” in the world.
Pope compares abortion to ‘hiring a hitman’
Pope Francis has said abortion can never be condoned, even when the fetus is gravely sick or malformed.
Man held after graffiti sprayed on mosque
A man has been arrested after offensive graffiti was sprayed on a mosque in Moray.
Jeremy Hunt issues warning on persecution of Christians
Political correctness has contributed to the failure to address the persecution of Christians around the world, Jeremy Hunt has claimed, as a report warned the situation was close to meeting the definition of genocide.
First Minister: Anti-Catholic discrimination ‘a scourge on society’
Discrimination against the Catholic community in Scotland is a scourge on society and must be eradicated, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Study suggests ‘hidden intolerances’ among Scots on religion and sexuality
AROUND one in 10 people in Scotland would not accept someone of a different religion to them being elected as their MSP, a study has suggested.
New Church of Scotland Moderator says we need to take steps in right direction to improve mental and physical health
THE new Moderator of the Church of Scotland wants to highlight the importance of walking to improve mental and physical health during her year in charge of the Kirk.
In pictures: First mosque opens in the Outer Hebrides
THE first mosque in the Outer Hebrides has opened in time for Ramadan.
‘Homeless Jesus’ sculpture installed in Glasgow city centre