Why religion in media matters more than ever

Our world cannot afford to ignore faith, argues Chine McDonald. We need more religion in media and broadcasting, not less

One of the best jobs I ever had was on a local newspaper. After gaining a degree in theology and training as a journalist, I convinced a hard-nosed newspaper editor that on top of my trainee news role, what his paper really needed was a religion reporter. It was the perfect career in which to use my skills and interests and – just about – make a living.