Michael Trimmer

\'Secular canopy\' is keeping European politicians quiet on faith
'Secular canopy' is keeping European politicians quiet on faith

Professor Francois Foret says there is a resurgence in religion at the European Parliament

Biblically engaged and biblically sceptical Americans equal for first time
Biblically engaged and biblically sceptical Americans equal for first time

A new study shows that for the first time, the number of Biblically engaged and Biblically skeptical Americans is the same.

Churchgoing is the key to a better love life
Churchgoing is the key to a better love life

New research from Portugal suggests that those looking for a better love life should be going to church.

What constitutes a just war?
What constitutes a just war?

Just war theory demands rightful authority, proper intention, a just cause and proportionality.

Popular vicar drowns rowing 150 miles on pilgrimage from Dorset to Cornwall
Popular vicar drowns rowing 150 miles on pilgrimage from Dorset to Cornwall

Popular Local vicar the Reverend Bob Thorn is believed to have drowned after his body was found on a Dorset beach earlier this week.

Singapore is the world capital of religious diversity
Singapore is the world capital of religious diversity

The Pew research group has found that the world's most religiously diverse country is Singapore, followed closely by several other South East Asian countries.

Salisbury priest swaps pulpit for pulling pints at local nightclub
Salisbury priest swaps pulpit for pulling pints at local nightclub

Reverend David Linaker says mingling with clubbers is not far off what Jesus himself did during his ministry

Christian photographers lose last chance appeal over same-sex wedding case
Christian photographers lose last chance appeal over same-sex wedding case

Two New Mexico photographers have been told that the US Supreme Court will not hear their case against the lesbian couple who sued them for refusing to photograph their wedding.

Wonga TV ad ban was right, say bishops: £33.49 APR is \'huge\'
Wonga TV ad ban was right, say bishops: £33.49 APR is 'huge'

The Advertising Standard's Agency has banned a Wonga TV advert on the grounds that it was confusing; bishop warns that traditional payday lenders are hooking people "into ruinous cycles of credit card debt".

Vatican to mediate in Venezuela amid protests over high crime rates and economic stagnation
Vatican to mediate in Venezuela amid protests over high crime rates and economic stagnation

As the government and opposition sit down for talks in Venezuela, Vatican officials are invited to facilitate the negotiations.

Church of Norway unclear on same-sex marriage
Church of Norway unclear on same-sex marriage

With two seemingly contradictory votes from the synod of the Church of Norway, their position on same sex marriage is unclear.

After Brendan Eich, people won\'t be so willing to express their opinions on homosexuality
After Brendan Eich, people won't be so willing to express their opinions on homosexuality

How free can our speech be if we can get fired for what we say?

Where will the lines of freedom of religion and freedom from religion fall in a new Scottish constitution?
Where will the lines of freedom of religion and freedom from religion fall in a new Scottish constitution?

What is the future for religious groups and individuals under a new Scottish-written constitution?

How important is churchgoing to Americans?
How important is churchgoing to Americans?

A new survey shows how many Americans are going to church, and more importantly, why many in the younger generation are choosing to stay home.

Kevin Sorbo calls for donations to \'true crime\' Kermit Gosnell film project
Kevin Sorbo calls for donations to 'true crime' Kermit Gosnell film project

Christian actor Kevin Sorbo and his wife Sam have lent their support to the campaign to make a film about the crimes of abortionist Kermit Gosnell

Pope allows Vatican bank to stay open
Pope allows Vatican bank to stay open

The Pope declared his support today for the ongoing work of reform of the Vatican Bank