Idris Elba's proposal to ban kitchen knives to reduce knife crime in the UK

Idris Elba suggests banning kitchen knives to reduce knife crime in the UK, calling for innovative prevention methods. He also proposes licensing heritage knives and swords. The Church of England and other authorities support a ban on pointed kitchen knives.

Resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's tenure ends after failing to report serial abuse by a volunteer, leading to his resignation. A culture of supporting perpetrators over victims in the Church of England has been highlighted.

The Bible and LGBTQ+ Interpretation

Guidance suggests that not everyone in holy scripture is 'cisgender' and that some stories contain 'clear queer characters', supported by examples like eunuchs and women participating in apparently masculine activities. The Bible is viewed as pro-transgender by an Anglican campaign group.

Church of England Christmas Carol Modifications

Church of England clergy have been told to modify popular Christmas carols to avoid causing offense by using language that may exclude other religions or affirm a specific religious belief. The Church has faced criticism for promoting woke ideology instead of focusing on the Gospel.

Review of Trust and Trustworthiness in the Church of England

A review highlights the destructive impact of social media on trust in the Church of England, along with other factors like racism and sexual abuse. It calls for a compelling account of the Church to dispel the narrative of decline and tribalism. The review emphasizes the need for high-trust working environments and addresses the culture of distrust within the Church.

Reparations for Slavery by the Church of England

The Church of England is calling for a £1 billion reparations package to atone for its historic links to slavery, which critics are calling 'anti-Christian' and a 'death wish.' Some argue that the move is based on a racist reading of history and insults both black and white people.

Church of England urged to create 1 billion pound fund to address historic links to slavery

An advisory panel recommends that the Church of England create a 1 billion pound fund to address its historic links to slavery, which is 10 times the amount previously set aside. The fund aims to support disadvantaged Black communities and address the church's complicity in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.