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Linda Woodhead

Linda Woodhead [@LindaWoodhead] is professor of sociology of religion at Lancaster University and director of the Westminster Faith Debates. www.faithdebates.org.uk

(A)theologies, Archive, Sexuality/Gender, StoriesJuly 21, 2014

Right Wing Morality is Costing the Church of England Dearly

By Linda Woodhead

At last. The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to allow women bishops. A…

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(A)theologies, Politics/LawDecember 12, 2013

Note From Across The Pond: Church-State Separation Isn’t For Everyone

By Linda Woodhead

The State Department’s new office for religious engagement should resist the temptation to impose a US model of religious freedom on the world. Church-state separation may work well in the US, but in other contexts, not so much. 

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Culture, Sexuality/GenderDecember 12, 2013

New Poll: ‘Faithful Catholics’ an Endangered Species

By Linda Woodhead

As Pope Francis launches a survey of Catholic opinion, a new survey reveals a yawning gap between the leadership and British Catholics.   

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