If the peers are so representative, why did so many go to Eton?

Article Abstract:

It is not really surprising that the Conservatives, and some Labour members of the House of Lords, are opposed to Lady Jay's plans to abolish hereditary peerages and to appoint a Royal Commission to consider the future structure of the House of Lords. The Conservatives fear that they will lose their natural advantage in the House of Lords at a time when they seem unable to take responsibility for promoting themselves, while the Labour lords are worried about being overwhelmed by modern, fashionable lords. It is clear that changes need to be made to the House of Lords, as the peers are very unrepresentative of ordinary people.

Political activity, United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Lords

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This archaic nation of angry bishops and petulant peers

Article Abstract:

Organized religion in the UK, especially the Church of England, enjoys concessions and protections to which those outside religious circles are not entitled. This is reflected in the Ecclesiastical Courts Jurisdiction Act of 1860, under which it is illegal to cause a disturbance in a church. Similarly, a closed list system allows 26 Church of England prelates to sit in the House of Lords. The UK has a reforming government, but there are still many examples of modernity being in conflict with heritage.

Ecclesiastical law

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Don't ask me to weep if Christianity is 'vanquished.'

Article Abstract:

Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor's view that Christianity in the UK has been almost vanquished is discussed. This view contrasts sharply with the rapid expansion in the number of church schools.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Church and the world, Worldliness (Christianity), O'Connor, Cormac Murphy

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