In Depth:  The Christian Institute / Bible Society’s Newswatch (Daily Mail)

Critics have attacked a new version of the Church of England’s christening service, which in early January was reported as being trialled. It was claimed to be ‘dumbing down’ the service.

Parents and godparents will no longer be asked to ‘reject the devil’, ‘repent of sins’ or ‘submit’ to Christ. Under the new alternative the vicar will ask godparents and parents: ‘Do you reject evil? And all its many forms? And all its empty promises?’