Most Church of England churches own an organ, and most are in working order. Organists, however, are less numerous. The InHarmony Report by Richard Hubbard, music development director for the mainly rural Diocese of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich, found that more than half of active organists in the diocese are older than 70. Less than four percent are 30 or younger. The report … [Read more...] about Disappearing Organists
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Concerns for Pakistani Christians
Religious-freedom activists feel heightening concerns for Pakistan’s Christian minority. Recent months have shown a sharp upturn in persecution and an increasing numbers of blasphemy cases. Now Christians face another imposition after a ruling by Pakistan’s High Court that all citizens must declare their religion when applying for identity documents. Pakistan has strict laws … [Read more...] about Concerns for Pakistani Christians