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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,...

First C of E Black Woman Appointed as Bishop

01 Jul 2019
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WRN Editorial Staff

Justin Welby said her appointment is one of the church's most exciting prospects in some time Chaplain to the speaker of the House of Commons, Rev. Dr. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, has been appointed as the new Bishop...

Atheist Mistakenly Buried in a Christian Churchyard 20 Years Ago to be Exhumed

13 Jun 2019
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C Barnett

Rare permission has been granted by the Church of England’s Consistory Court On January 10, 2000, Gwendolen Patricia Crow, 58, was involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, she died in a hospital...

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."...

BBC New Show ‘Year of Beliefs’ Explores the Complexities of Religion in the UK

09 Feb 2019
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Nathan Glover

Examining faith and values in the UK The series will broadcast for a year and cover a society the corporation has described as increasingly diverse and complex. It is, as the program will discover,...

Meghan Markle’s Strong Relationship with God

08 Feb 2019
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Elisa Meyer

The Duchess of Sussex has always maintained a close relationship with God When it comes to opening up about faith, Meghan Markle is the kind of person who likes to remain private. Despite not talking...

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...

Rev. Welby Says God is Not Male nor Female

01 Dec 2018
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C Barnett

According to Rev Justin Welby, language comes with restrictions when describing God Recently, Ariana Grande released a song titled "God is a Woman." However, Rev. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury,...

A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism

01 Oct 2018
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Nathan Glover

The Catholic Education Service rejected the report. The course should mirror the UK's "wonderfully diverse" society. This change will also ensure RE's survival as a viable subject. Topics like agnosticism,...