Roger Bolton warns of “dramatic collapse” in TV non secular programming
Broadcaster and journalist Roger Bolton says there was a dramatic collapse within the variety of non secular programmes proven by public service broadcasters within the final decade. He advised Premier Christian Information that Ofcom statistics confirmed UK non secular and moral TV programmes, made for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV and proven for the primary time in peak time, had dropped by 85 per cent within the ten years to 2022, the newest stats obtainable. He quoted different stats saying all programming of a non secular nature dropped by 76 per cent, the hours of unique non secular broadcasting fell by 41 per cent and Channel 4 offered nothing now. His additional criticism is that the Media Invoice going by means of Parliament ends the requirement for public service broadcasters to indicate a sure share of programmes about faith, leaving it as much as firms to resolve. He fears faith and ethics programming shall be shunted onto digital platforms, however says seven million households don’t have any broadband or cellular entry.
Muslim Council of Britain commends South Africa for taking Israel to courtroom on prices of genocide
The Muslim Council of Britain has counseled South Africa for taking motion in opposition to Israel within the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice, the place it’s accused of perpetrating genocide in opposition to Palestinians in Gaza. In a press release, the MCB Secretary-Common, Zara Mohammed, mentioned: “South Africa’s impassioned plea on the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice echoes the collective voice of thousands and thousands worldwide, craving for an finish to the continued bloodbath”. Legal professionals for South Africa mentioned Israel’s intent was clear from the way in which by which the assault has been performed. Israel has rejected the accusations as baseless and can current its defence at this time.
CofE obsessive about administration and management
Information that the ex-CEO of the Publish Workplace, the Rev Paula Vennells, was as soon as within the operating to be the Bishop of London, is an indication of the Church of England’s obsession with administration and management, in accordance with the Rev Gerry Lynch. Writing in The Critic, he observes that “since round 1990, the C of E has been unusually satisfied that its disaster of attendance and vocations was attributable to poor administration”, including, “Asking an organisational psychologist to supply recommendations on fixing the C of E’s disaster is like asking a plumber to inform you tips on how to repair your crashed onerous drive. They might be good at what they do, however they don’t have the precise skillset for the job”. He says western Christianity is by a story disaster: “Put merely, folks now not imagine the issues they used to imagine about God, Jesus Christ, and the Church”. His article is right here
Net of evangelicals throughout the Church of England
The Church Occasions has a detailed report of the depth of affect of Holy Trinity Brompton throughout the Church of England and the impression of its leaders popping out in opposition to identical intercourse blessings, ending years of intentional silence. The report, by Madeleine Davies, says members of HTB’s “community”, which incorporates church vegetation pioneered by their folks and funds, aren’t all proud of the stand, quoting one priest saying “many are conserving quiet out of worry of repercussions…persons are scared, and conserving their heads down.” HTB is considered one of eleven evangelical teams within the CofE which have arrange a brand new umbrella organisation “The Alliance”, this week defended by the Rev Dr Andrew Goddard, who denied evangelicals have been engaged in a conspiracy to separate the church.
Brooklyn synagogue tunnel reduce by means of basements endangering adjoining buildings
New York Metropolis emergency constructing inspectors have warned that the tunnel dug beneath the Chabad-Lubavitch worldwide headquarters in Brooklyn has left adjoining buildings in harmful situations and have ordered folks to vacate. The tunnel was constructed by a fringe group throughout the motion, which believes its former chief is the Jewish Messiah. They wished unauthorised entry to the synagogue by means of a gap within the wall by way of the tunnel. The Guardian reviews that the tunnel is 60ft lengthy and 8ft large, reducing by means of basement partitions of adjoining two storey buildings, with insufficient shoring. 9 rabbinical college students have been arrested after protesting in opposition to makes an attempt to fill within the gap.
African Catholic bishops refuse to bless identical intercourse {couples} in defiance of Pope Francis
The Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a press release refusing to observe the Pope’s declaration permitting clergymen to supply blessings to same-sex {couples}. The Vatican made clear this was not a change of doctrine however a non-liturgical response to {couples} searching for a blessing – however the African bishops mentioned such unions are “opposite to the need of God.” Reuters reviews that Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, mentioned it will trigger scandal and confusion, was in opposition to biblical instructing and the African cultural context, the place homosexuality is banned in 32 of 54 nations, punishable by demise or imprisonment.
Jewish college students take authorized motion in opposition to Harvard for enabling antisemitism
The New York Publish reviews {that a} group of Jewish college students at Harvard is taking authorized motion in opposition to the college for failing to guard them from harassment and for appointing professors who help anti-Jewish violence and unfold antisemitic propaganda. They declare that Harvard officers have been conscious of its antisemitism for years, however its response has been “unacceptable in not simply tolerating, however enabling antisemitism”. Their motion follows the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Homosexual, after criticism of her testimony earlier than the US Congress, the place she mentioned it will be depending on context as as to if requires the killing of Jews would represent a violation of Harvard’s code of conduct on bullying and harassment.
MPs again British Jewish historical past month
The Home of Commons has backed the thought of building a British Jewish Historical past Month. The proposal got here from Conservative MP Nickie Aiken in a backbench debate within the Commons. She mentioned Britain already celebrates the achievements of minorities by means of Black Historical past Month, LGBT Historical past Month, and Islamophobia Consciousness Month, and it was time now to “remind ourselves of the exceptional contribution the Jewish neighborhood has made for our nation”. Communities minister Lee Rowley mentioned it was a superb concept and the Authorities was very supportive.
