Category - Anglican Bishop of Rochester

No hope in 'Christian nation' nostalgia

Press Office — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:49:58 +0100

Responding to the latest remarks by Bishop Michael Nazir Ali about the decline of Christianity and moral values in Britain Simon Barrow, co-directo

Bishop wrong on 'Christian nation', but debate is helpful

Press Office — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:35:19 +0000

Responding to comments about the rise of Islam and the demise of Britain as a 'Christian nation' by the Rt Rev Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, Simon Barrow, co-director of the Christian think-tank Ekklesia,

Bishop causes uproar with attack on Islamism and 'Christian nation' fears

staff writers — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:24:49 +0000

The Bishop of Rochester has been strongly criticised for his claims that Islamic extremism has turned some communities into no-go areas, and that Britain is disintegrating because it is no longer seen as a Christian nation.

English bishop says he may boycott the Lambeth Conference

staff writers — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:32:18 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, faces rebellion in his own episcopal ranks after the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir Ali, indicated that he may boycott next year's Lambeth conference over the gay row and others issues.

Bishop reignites public row over the veil

staff writers — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:06:59 +0000

The Anglican Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, has chosen Christmastide to reignite the row about religious dress in a plural society - by saying that legislation should be introduced giving some officials the power to remove the veil worn by Muslim women.