UK: BRITISH CHRISTIANS WONDER IF THERE IS ROOM FOR THEM IN POLITICS
CATHERINE PEPINSTER, of Religion News Service, reports on reaction to the resignation of Liberal Democrat leader – and Christian – Tim Farron…
British Lib Dem leader quits, says can’t lead party and be a Christian
RNS Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron speaks during their General Election campaign launch in Manchester on 21st April. PICTURE: REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo Tim Farron, the leader of Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrat Party, resigned on Wednesday, saying questions about his Christian faith ahead of last week’s election meant he felt it was impossible to continue […]
UK: HOW THE BRITISH DEVELOPED A TASTE FOR RELIGION IN POLITICS
CATHERINE PEPINSTER, of Religion News Service, reports on how religion is already playing a role in the UK’s upcoming general election…