Category - racism

The "white working class" aren't racists

Symon Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:37:23 +0100

The government's initiative for the "white working class" uses a loaded phrase and deflects attention from the real division in British society - between the very rich and the rest of us.

Sentamu joins backers of campaign against racism and fascism

staff writers — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:02:51 +0100

The Anglican Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has thrown his weight behind the Hope Not Hate campaign against racism, following the example of many other civil and faith groups.

Jewish Board challenges Tories over links with alleged anti-Semites

staff writers — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:01:35 +0100

The Board of Deputies of British Jews has written to Tory leader David Cameron “seeking assurances” about the Conservative Party’s links with allegedly anti-Semitic politicians from Poland and Latvia.

Hearing delayed into teacher accused of classroom racism

staff writers — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:17:18 +0100

A hearing into allegations that a teacher promoted racist views in the classroom has been delayed after police cited fears of violence. Adam Walker is accused of promoting hostility to asylum-seekers, gay people and Muslims.

American Baptists pledge support for refugees and against racism

staff writers — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:28:01 +0100

American Baptists have achieved the resettlement of more than 100,000 refugees since their cooperative effort with the ecumenical Church World Service began after World War Two.

Methodists banned from joining BNP

staff writers — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:41:08 +0100

The Methodist Church has become the first major denomination in the UK to ban all its members from joining the British National Party (BNP), following a vote at their annual conference.

Church attacked after sheltering Romanians

staff writers — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:24:04 +0100

A church in Northern Ireland which offered sanctuary to more than 100 Romanians after they fled their homes amid racist attacks was targeted last night.

Churches must be instruments of change, says racism gathering

staff writers — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:09:19 +0100

Churches must commit to being instruments of change in church and society, participants in a global conference on "Churches against Racism" have declared.

Churches must respond to 'threefold crisis' anti-racism conference says

staff writers — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:23:52 +0100

"We believe that this is a moment where we are invited by God to commit ourselves to be instruments of change in the church and the wider society," participants in an international conference on "Churches against Racism" have said

Bible is "ultimate immigration handbook", says WCC chief

staff writers — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:16:00 +0100

Against the backdrop of a sharp rise in anti-migrant rhetoric, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches has said the Bible is the "ultimate immigration handbook" and that Christians should stand with the oppressed.