Michael Trimmer

Russians love religion, but not Church
Despite increasing support for religious organisations, most Russians aren't attending Church very often

Christian persecution continues to rise in China
Reports from a Chinese human rights organisation suggests persecution of Christians in China is on the rise.

Britain has 'moral responsibility' to shelter Syrian refugees
A group of 48 church leaders from a wide variety of denominations have signed an open letter calling upon the UK Government to accept more Syrian refugees.

Married couples sext just as much as singles
Pew Research confirms that when it comes to "sexting", married couples are just as interested as their single counterparts.

Research points to genetic element in homosexuality
A new study from the USA further confirms that homosexuality is most likely environmental, rather than genetic in origin.
$16,000 robot bridges religion and technology at seminary
A North Carolina seminary has made a special purchase to look at how technology could impact our future.

Evangelicals in CofE want 12 bishops after women bishops vote
A group of conservative evangelicals in the Church of England has called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to guarantee representation among bishops once women are allowed to the episcopate.

Five frontrunners to be the Church of England's first female bishop
Now that the Church of England vote on Women bishops has been accelerated, the next question to ask is "who might it be?"

Christians in the First World War: Edith Cavell, the nurse who was executed for helping soldiers
Edith Cavell was a British nurse who cared for all, regardless of nationality, and it was this care that would cost her her life.

Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for 'gracious reconciliation' in divided Church
In his presidential address, the Archbishop of Canterbury called for more love and less fear in the Church of England.

Church of England calls for re-think on secular Girl Guide promise
The Church of England wants the Girl Guides to give an alternative membership promise that continues to reference God.

CofE tightens protections against child abuse
The General Synod moved to further strengthen the safeguards designed to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Climate change is 'great demon of our day'
The General Synod of the Church of England agrees to do more on climate change

Optimism over women bishops abounds after Synod vote
The General Synod is awash with positivity after yesterday's vote and acceleration towards the ordination of women bishops.

Church of England paves way for first women bishops
The legislative process to allow women as bishops looks set to conclude this year after a vote by the Church of England's parliamentary body today.

Mississippi and Alabama are America's most Protestant states
A new Gallup Poll reveals where in the US you will find the most Protestants, Catholics, Mormons, Jews, and people of no particular faith.