Are religious leaders out of step with their congregations on assisted dying?
Religious leaders unite to voice their opposition; but research shows that a majority of believers back a change in the law.
Faith & Religion
Should compulsory worship in schools be scrapped? The Church of England thinks so
Head of Church board of education says that compulsory Christian worship is counter-productive.
Does the Catholic Church believe it is “above the law”?
Vatican refuses to provide documents to Australian commission on child sex abuse.
Stop arking about
It’s regarded as a cuddly Bible tale for children – but is the story of Noah and God’s “genocidal tantrum” really so appropriate?
What is a caliphate?
ISIS has declared a new caliphate in Iraq and Syria - but has overstated its theological authority.
Only 24 per cent of people think Christianity is an important part of Britishness
What does it mean to be British, and how important is religion to that national identity? It’s a question that has been hotly debated in the UK over the last…
All in the mind
Terry Eagleton and Roger Scruton are the latest in a line of thinkers to suggest that, without religion, something is missing in our lives. They’re wrong, argues Peter Watson
Can Islam be reformed? A reply to Ajmal Masroor
The new film "Ijtihad" raises questions about who speaks for Muslim communities and who has the authority to interpret religious texts.
Is there room in Britishness for cultural difference?
Watch our editor Daniel Trilling in a panel discussion on multiculturalism, as part of the Welsh National Opera's Faith season
Is Pope Francis doing enough to address clerical child abuse?
The Pontiff spoke frankly to journalists this week, but a victims' group is calling for action, not words