The British branch of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) dropped "Christian" from its historical title last month, citing its need to "evolve" to reflect the changes in society and the needs of women, the Christian Post website reports today (January 16, 2011).
After 55 years, one of the UK's oldest charities changed its name to "Platform 51," saying that the original name "no longer stood for the organization's identity and purpose."
A spokesman for a British evangelical organization was concerned that the YWCA's decision to change its name lends further proof of the increasing marginalization of Christianity in the public sphere.
MIke Judge, Head of Communications at The Christian Institute, stated, "Many believe there is anti-Christian bias among those who decide which charities get state funding."
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