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
'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:
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:
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:
