Monthly Archives: May 2011

Anglican Cathedrals in 2010

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Clive Field

Attendance at regular Sunday or midweek services in England’s Anglican cathedrals (excluding Royal Peculiars such as Westminster Abbey) increased by 7% between 2009 and 2010, according to figures released by the Archbishops’ Council’s Research and Statistics Unit on 4 May. … Continue reading →

Posted in church attendance, News from religious organisations | Tagged Archbishops' Council Research and Statistics Unit, Cathedrals, Christmas, church attendance, Church of England, Easter, visitors | Leave a comment

Scottish Kirk Statistics, 2010

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Clive Field

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the supreme court of the Kirk, is meeting in Edinburgh from 21 to 27 May. On the agenda is the report of the Legal Questions Committee, which includes (at appendices J-L) the … Continue reading →

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Public Attitudes to Science

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Clive Field

Although not anti-science, people with a more religious or spiritual outlook on life are disproportionately more likely to highlight the limitations of science and to express reservations about the intentions of scientists. They are also the least convinced of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Official data, Survey news | Tagged Creationism, Department for Business, evolution, faith, God, importance of religion, Innovation & Skills, Ipsos-MORI, origins of life on earth, purpose of life, science | 3 Comments

Health Benefits of Christian Faith

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Clive Field

‘In contrast to the popular myth that Christian faith is bad for health … published research suggests that faith is associated with longer life and a wide range of health benefits. In particular, faith is associated with improved mental health. … Continue reading →

Posted in News from religious organisations, Religion in public debate | Tagged Alex Bunn, Christian Medical Fellowship, David Randall, health outcomes | 1 Comment

Amending the Act of Settlement

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Clive Field

Last Friday’s royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, has rekindled public debate on Britain’s monarchical succession laws. Attention has mostly focused on the primogeniture rule, a throw-back to feudal times, whereby … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion and Politics, Religion in public debate, Survey news | Tagged Act of Settlement, anti-Catholicism, law of succession, monarchy, Roman Catholics, royals, Sunday Times, YouGov | 2 Comments