post by Kaleem Hussain, Honorary Fellow Embed from Getty Images The UK Government (MHCLG) has recently appointed Colin Bloom as the Faith Engagement Adviser (FEA) whose remit is to lead a review into how best the government should engage with faith groups in England. The FEA will also be looking to make recommendations on how … Continue reading “Keep the Faith: The Importance of Faith Literacy”
Author: Andrew Davies
The Bishop of Durham, The MP for Devizes and the Future of ‘Christian’ Social Welfare
by Professor Francis Davis The other day, the Bishop of Durham expressed concerns that for poor families the time lag between applying for social security payments and receiving them is so great that hardship is enhanced. As though listening the government announced that the roll out of its flagship Universal Credit scheme was being … Continue reading “The Bishop of Durham, The MP for Devizes and the Future of ‘Christian’ Social Welfare”
Women and Radicalisation II: Gendering Radicalisation Theory
by Dr Katherine E. Brown, University of Birmingham Applications Leila Khalid and Ulrike Meinhof are two of the most iconic female terrorists of the last century. Leila Khalid was a member of the Palestinian Liberation Front and in 1969 was the first woman to hijack a plane. She then underwent cosmetic surgery so that … Continue reading “Women and Radicalisation II: Gendering Radicalisation Theory”
Women and Radicalisation
by Dr Katherine E. Brown, University of Birmingham Over the past few years it has come to the attention of policy makers and practitioners that women are also being radicalised and participate in political violence. This is of little surprise to those who have studied terrorism, as women across the world have always done so. … Continue reading “Women and Radicalisation”
‘The Hillsong Movement Examined’ launched in Sydney, Australia
The Sydney launch of the new book The Hillsong Movement Examined, coordinated by Dr Tanya Riches, was a fantastic event at Hillsong Church in Norwest, Sydney on Tuesday 27th February! The event was addressed by Lee Burns, the Hillsong Executive Vice President, who spoke about the Hillsong Global team’s response to receiving an invitation to be … Continue reading “‘The Hillsong Movement Examined’ launched in Sydney, Australia”
Asylum Seeker Conversions: misconceptions inherent in the public response
by Dr Grace Milton, Research Fellow, Edward Cadbury Centre In the UK, religious conversion is generally considered to be a private matter. Citizens have the legal right to hold and manifest religious beliefs[1]without fear of intervention or public criticism. However, there are occasions when conversion, and its associated rituals, become a matter of intense public … Continue reading “Asylum Seeker Conversions: misconceptions inherent in the public response”
The Use of Place in Opening Up Dialogue
by Canon Dr Andrew Smith ‘So, remind me why we’re driving to Cornwall in a minibus to look at a muddy field …’ An obvious comment when you’re in a minibus heading down the M5 in the rain. The answer from the vicar might not be the one most people expect, ‘It’s my special place, … Continue reading “The Use of Place in Opening Up Dialogue”
Dr Iqtidar Cheema honoured by California State Senate
Cadbury Centre Honorary Fellow Dr Iqtidar Cheema has been recently formally recognised by the State Senate of California for his services to global advocacy of human rights, religious freedom and interfaith. State Senator Bob Wieckowski on behalf of California State Senate confirmed the honour upon Dr Cheema, who is currently a member of the UN … Continue reading “Dr Iqtidar Cheema honoured by California State Senate”