Michael Trimmer

Pakistani Christian appeals death penalty for blasphemy
A Pakistani Christian who allegedly suggested that the Prophet Mohammad was "fake" is appealing his death sentence for blasphemy.
Three issues in one day: Bishops still have much to say
Despite being seen as irrelevant and out of touch, one bishop has this week been called to speak on three separate issues on the same day.

How can we fix Christian fiction?
Christian fiction is often regarded as second rate and insubstantial, so how can we change it for the better?

A fight of faith: The Church of England and the First World War
While soldiers were fighting in the trenches of World War One, a spiritual conflict was taking place within Christians and the Church of England as they sought to understand the War and their place in it

'Crippling' debt leaving more families hungry than ever
Christians Against Poverty has released fresh statistics supporting claims that poverty levels in the UK are rising

Justin Welby wrestles with same-sex marriage issue 'every day'
The issue of gay marriage and the Church of England is one that constantly torments the mind of Archbishop Justin Welby, he reveals in a radio phone in program.

Could Noah's Ark really fit that many animals inside?
The Biblical story of Noah and the flood has always led many people to look at the account of Genesis 6:1-9:17 and ask a lot of questions.

Methodists welcome UK ratification of Arms Trade Treaty
Ratification is a "legal milestone" for the abused and oppressed

Christians 'need to see Hollywood as a mission field'
Darren Aronofsky's Noah looks to be doing well by box office standards, but many in the religious community still regard it with skepticism. We asked a Christian film expert why that is.

Are scientists the prophets of today when it comes to climate change ?
Christian Aid and Operation Noah give their verdict on the conclusions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's fifth report on global climate change

Religion doesn't impact US views on immigration
Religion has limited impact on US views on immigration, according to a new study from Pew Research

Children's charities welcome tougher laws on emotional abuse
Charities praise the government's moves towards an anti-emotional abuse law for children.

Is seven fruit and veg a day really affordable?
A new study from UCL suggests seven fruit and veg per day would be best if you want to lead as long and healthy a life as possible.
Christian tattoo found on medieval Sudanese mummy
A Sudanese mummy from 700AD has been found to have a Christian tattoo on her inner thigh

Do children have the right to a mum and dad?
Professor Robert Lopez has come to the UK to protest the first gay marriage ceremonies, and to argue that children have a natural right to a mother and a father.

Communicating Christianity in the era of the individual
"We don't talk about 'we' any more. Only 'I'. Unless we want something, then we say 'we have rights', and 'we' is just a tool for 'I'," says Lord Daniel Brennan