Anglicanism News Archives

News and commentary about Anglicanism.

Politics, Religion and the Principled Life

26 Feb 2020
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Sam Field

“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch,” said Benjamin Franklin. Democracies had failed in the past, blown to pieces by demagogues inflaming raging passions, the majority...

Secularism on the Rise in the UK

12 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

Only 1% identify as Church of England The data reveals the growth of secularism in the UK as non-religious people show new confidence in saying that they are atheist. In the 18-24 age bracket,...

C of E Upholds ‘Seal of Confessional’

09 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

The decision goes against the recommendation put forward by Archbishop of York A working party, commissioned by the CoE, decided against the qualification or the abolition of "seal of the confessional."...

800-Year-Old Mummified Head Stolen from Irish Church Crypt

03 Mar 2019
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Kelly Frazier

The Church has pleaded with the thieves to return the head. Church officials have pleaded with the thieves to return the head before its condition deteriorates. The Crusader was not the only one to have...

LA Faith Coalition to Hold Emergency Press Conference Demanding Disney CEO Bob Iger End Anti-Religious Hate on A&E Networks

29 Jan 2019
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Elisa Meyer

Religious leaders will gather in front of Disney offices to “end anti-religious hate.” World Religion News received an email overnight from Los Angeles Faith Coalition about an emergency...

Twitter Erupts to Trump’s Endorsement of Bible Study in Schools

28 Jan 2019
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Nathan Glover

Critics say Trump's support of Bible study in public schools is in violation of the constitution. President Donald Trump is cheering on the move to bring Bible literacy classes to public schools. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1089876055224184833 "Numerous...

Religion and the 2019 Congress

04 Jan 2019
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Elisa Meyer

The number of Christians has decreased in Congress. when compared to its predecessors. Most of these changes, it is to be noted, are on the Democratic area of the fence. These findings were discovered...

An Ahmadi Muslim’s Message on Christmas

24 Dec 2018
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Anila Sadiq

Christmas is a joyous time for Christians all around the world. People's faces shine with excitement on Christmas. Decorations and adornments can be seen all around. Although I do not celebrate...

How Religions Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Holidays

20 Dec 2018
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WRN Editorial Staff

What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! Share this Infographic on Your Site Source: WorldReligionNews.com Typically when we say "the...

Church of England Approves Pastoral Guidance for Welcoming Transgender People

12 Dec 2018
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Kelly Frazier

Traditionalists have fought against such a step. into Anglican faith. This guidance was approved by the House of Bishops and follows a certain motion adopted at a 2017 General Synod. It does...