Links round-up

After an unintended blogging break, here are a few links I thought worth noting:

MPs launch Faith in the Future report: a report from a cross-party group of MPs (including local MP Andy Reed) which finds that, despite unprecedented levels of financial security and good health, Britons are no happier today than fifty years ago. Report based on a two-year process of consultation with church leaders and policy experts.

Christian Bookshops — who needs them?: a blog post on the vital role that Christian bookshops have a to play in Christian mission.

Mobile phones more important than wallets: a survey has found that more than one-third of workers would choose their mobile phone over their wallet, keys, laptop or digital music player if they had to leave the house for 24 hours and could take only one item.

Green myths?: article which says that media, individuals and business often focus on the wrong issues rather than putting their efforts towards combating the main contributors to our carbon footprint. Lists environmental activities that "do little more than salve our conscience, making us feel we are doing something good, thus diverting attention from the real problem areas". Ouch!