Wednesday, 11 December 2013

The new definition of religion - politics.co.uk

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"Religion could be described as a belief system going beyond sensory perception or scientific data held by a group of adherents, which claims to explain mankind's place in the universe and to teach its adherents how they are to live their lives in conformity with the belief system" 

Religious struggles

Supreme Court authorises Scientology wedding... and offers new definition of religion

Scientology wedding authorised by supreme court

A woman has been allowed to marry in a Church of Scientology by the supreme court, in a move which saw the judges offer a new legal definition of religion.

'We'll fight them like the Suffragettes': Protesters target Universities UK over sex segregation policy

Freshers' Fair: Students arrive at Manchester University earlier this year

Protesters hit back at Universities UK last night after it emerged its guidance notes for external speakers said organisers should allow the segregation of students on the basis of gender.

In the news...

Britain in line for brutal Israeli drone

Drones have only added to the suffering in Gaza

A lethal drone used by Israelis to kill over 800 Palestinians in raids against the Gaza Strip is being used as the basis for a similar machine being developed for the UK military.

Comment and Analysis

PMQs as-it-happened

PMQs as it happens

Missed this week's PMQs? Catch up here.

Comment: We support the death penalty because we feel compassion for mankind

Robert Blecker: 'Opponents dismiss us as bloodthirsty and inhumane, but let's see what a commitment to human dignity and justice really entails.'

Opponents of the death penalty call us bloodthirsty, but we are fighting for human dignity and justice.

Censored: Why the media hides Cuba's role in the end of apartheid

Fidel Castro peers out of the bars of Nelson Mandela's former cell on Robben Island during a recent visit.

The great whitewash of history ignores Cuba's vital role in ridding South Africa of apartheid.

BSA: Autumn Statement: Hard-pressed savers will continue to feel the pinch

The Building Societies Association comments on the autumn statement.

IET: Autumn Statement: "Skills gap is a challenge that won’t go away overnight"

Engineering and technology must remain government priority says IET in response to the Autumn Statement.

CIOT: Autumn Statement: Cautious welcome for new Social Enterprises tax relief

CIOT welcomes Autumn Statement confirmation of new tax relief for investment by individuals in Social Enterprises.

CIOT: Second home owners will need to watch overlapping ownership periods

CIOT warns owners of second homes to consider selling properties earlier, to minimise tax liabilities.

CIOT: Autumn Statement: Measures to combat fraud and error need rebalancing to prevent error arising

LITRG has welcomed HMRC’s continued commitment to reducing fraud and error in the tax credits system.

CIOT: Autumn Statement: Extension of free school meals will improve work incentives

LITRG strongly welcomes announcement in the Autumn Statement about the extension of free school meals.

NASUWT: Autumn statement should tackle child poverty and homelessness

“The Autumn statement provides the opportunity for the Chancellor to acknowledge the toll his economic policies are inflicting."

CIA: Chancellor must act now on spiralling business costs

Britain’s £60 billion chemical industry warns George Osborne to get a grip on rising energy costs.

BSIA: Security industry shows ‘confidence in disability’ as International Day of Disabled People is celebrated

Sponsored by the UN, this year’s International Day of Disabled Pople focuses on building ‘disability confidence’.

BSA: Mutuals continue to lead on FLS lending

Figures for the Funding for Lending Scheme since it started in 2012.

TACT response to comment made by UKIP Councillor Gordon Gillick

If UKIP want to be taken seriously offensive comments can't be overlooked - Farage needs to make clear UKIP's position on care.

Building societies continue to drive growth in the UK mortgage market in October

Building societies and other mutual lenders continue to be the main growth driver in the UK mortgage market.

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