Evangelism UK

Chief Rabbi speaks at Theos on role of religion in society

The Annual Lecture for Theos was given by the Chief Rabbi who made various statements about the role of religion in society. See: http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/Religion_set_to_play_a_bigger_role,_says_Chief_Rabbi.aspx?ArticleID=3547&PageID=14&RefPageID=5

PM on Premier re Christianity in the Public Square

The Prime Minister has been interviewed by Premier radio about the role of Christianity in the UK. The pod cast can be heard at: http://www.premier.org.uk/features/gordon%20brown.aspx 

Theos Report on MP's 'Talking God'

Theos, the Christian Think Tank, have launched a report about the legitimacy of MP's and other public servants 'Talking God'. The whole report is a pdf download from: http://campaigndirector.moodia.com/Client/Theos/Files/TalkingGod1.pdf

'Faith in the Future' cross party report on need for God

'Faith in the Future' is a cross party report from MP's who look at well being and happiness, together with 5 big questions which should shape society. Ruth Gledhill comments that this includes the need for God:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article3913720.ece

See also Theos site and link to report: http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/Faith_in_the_Future_launched_today.aspx?ArticleID=2088&PageID=14&RefPageID=5

Theos Dawin book sold out in 24 hours

The Theos Director of Studies, Nick Spencer, wrote 'Darwin and God' to add to the current debate. It sold out in 24 hours. For the Theos website and research about popular beliefs re evolution visit: http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

1 in 3 Britains believe in Virgin Birth: Theos research

The Think Tank THEOS commissioned research in the street and found the above statistic. It is the latest 'Theos News' on:

http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/

Rowan Williams on Mission

RUN and Fresh Expressions produced a video where Rowan Williams speaks to three important questions about mission and evangelism:

http://www.run.org.uk/r/envision/rep/NatConf2008.aspx

Theos donate to atheist bus campaign

Paul Woolley from the Christian Think Tank 'Theos', says they are to donate £50 to the Richard Dawkins bus advertising campaign ... to get people talking about God:

 http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/Theos_donates_to_atheist_bus_campaign.aspx?ArticleID=2601&PageID=14&RefPageID=5 

Theos debate whether Christianity marginalised

The latest Theos e newsletter highlights a current debate about whether the Christian faith and church is marginalised, to quote a recent report from the Von Hugel institute for the Church of England, when 71% of the population at the last census described themselves as Christian. Join the debate at:

http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/mainnav/the-current-debate.aspx

Theos book on 'Public Square'

'Neither Private nor Privileged is the title of the latest book from the Think Tank 'Theos' which wants to encourage the church engage the Gospel in the 'Public Square'. Exploring the role of church and society and national politics in particular, with a theological framework, you can find a brief on this report at:

http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/mainnav/reports.aspx

Bible confused with Geldof

A quarter of people in Britain confuse the Bible with speeches by Sir Bob Geldof, according to new research published by Theos. In the ComRes poll, designed to examine social attitudes and perceptions of the Bible, 27% of people questioned wrongly believed that the statement "You must defend those who are helpless and have no hope. Be fair and give justice to the poor and homeless" (Proverbs Chapter 31, verse 8) came from a speech by the singer, songwriter and activist Bob Geldof. The findings of the Theos research have been released to coincide with the launch of a new Poverty and Justice Bible by Bible Society. Full report on:

http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/The_gospel_according_to_Bob_Geldof.aspx?ArticleID=1854&PageID=14&RefPageID=5

Christianophobia debate

The BBC have reported that Parliament is to debate 'Christianophobia' tomorrow. It has already sparked debate about whether the church in the public square is over or under represented, against a backdrop of whether the Christian faith is being marginalised in society, as evidenced by schools not holding nativity plays on the Christmas story. The full report is:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7125521.stm