Skip to content

Archive site notice

You are viewing an archived copy of Christian Concern's website. Some features are disabled and pages may not display properly.

To view our current site, please visit christianconcern.com

In the News

  • LifeNews: United Nations Staffers Partnered With Pro-Abortion Groups to Promote Their Abortion Agenda
    March 31st, 2017

    Senior UN staff partnered with abortion groups at the recent UN women’s conference to promote "sexual and reproductive rights" that, when pressed, they could not specifically define.

    At the Commission on the Status of Women side-event "Sexual and Reproductive Rights in the Global and Catalonia Agenda," speakers from Spain told the public that their mission is to educate women, and girls, about their international “sexual and reproductive rights.”

    When asked if these "rights" would include unlimited, free, confidential access to abortion, including for minors, and without parental consent, they did not answer.

    Read more. 

  • BBC: Llandaff bishop election process complaints rebuffed
    March 31st, 2017

    The Church in Wales has dismissed three complaints following allegations of homophobia after a gay clergyman was rejected for a role as the new Bishop of Llandaff.

    The Very Reverend Jeffrey John, Dean of St Albans, is understood to have received over half the votes, but not the two-thirds required for the role.

    One complaint was from church electoral college members, who elect new bishops.

    Read more. 

  • BBC: Dyfed-Powys Police uniforms may be made 'gender neutral'
    March 31st, 2017

    Male and female police officers could soon wear the same uniform in a bid to break down gender barriers.

    Making all cells gender neutral is also part of changes being considered by Dyfed-Powys Police.

    The force hopes removing gender-specific uniform requirements - such as different hats - will improve relations with the transgender community.

    Assistant Chief Constable Liane James said at times procedures had "adversely impacted" trans people.

    Read more.

  • newstalk: New proposals to ease path to gender recognition for Trans teenagers
    March 31st, 2017

    Sinn Féin has moved to propose new legislation aiming to smooth the pathway for younger trans people to have their true gender legally recognised.

    If passed by the Oireachtas, the three part legislation would allow for people aged 16 and 17 to legally determine their own gender and open up a route for people under 16 to move towards having their professed gender recognised.

    It would also ensure that the rights of gender-fluid or non-binary persons are considered in a review of the Gender Recognition Act 2015.

    The proposed amendments were put forward in the Seanad today by Sinn Fein spokesperson for youth, arts, and LGBTQI+ rights, Fintan Warfield.

    Read more.

  • Christian Today: Churchgoing among kids plummets as parents admit they could do more to share Christian faith
    March 31st, 2017

    More than nine in ten Christian parent admit they could do more to share their faith with their kids.

    Fewer than three-quarters of parents say they share Bible stories with their children and just one in four find it helpful to talk about faith with their kids, according to  national charities Care for the Family and HOPE in a new report today.

    The research revealed that despite 95 per cent of parents acknowledging it is largely their responsibility to teach their children Christian faith, 92 per cent admitted they could be doing more. 

    Read more. 

  • Christian Today: Church of England implementing new rules to prevent clergy sexual abuse
    March 31st, 2017

    The Church of England has issued a progress report, one year on from the publication of a major report into safeguarding in the Church.

    The Elliot Report, issued in 2016, came as a result of investigations into 'the treatment of 'Joe', a victim of clergy sexual abuse. 'Joe' reported that he had disclosed information about the abuse he suffered on several occasions but hadn't received an adequate response.

    Read more. 

  • Telegraph: Mother-of-three guilty of terrorism offence after retweeting Isil leader's speech to 30 followers
    March 31st, 2017

    A mother-of-three was found guilty of a terrorism offence after she retweeted a speech by an Islamic State leader to her 30 followers.

    Mary Kaya,from Batley, West Yorkshire, had around 30 followers on her Twitter account when she retweeted the link to an audio clip by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

    The 57-year-old had denied posting the link and claimed her Twitter account was used by someone else.

    Read more.

  • Mail: Tech giants to join forces to tackle Islamist propoganda
    March 30th, 2017

    Technology giants have pledged to join forces in efforts to tackle terrorist content online following a summit with the Home Secretary.

    Facebook, Google, Twitter and Microsoft committed to explore options for a cross-industry forum and step up collaboration on technical tools that aim to identify and remove extremist propaganda.

    The plans were announced after a meeting between senior executives from the four firms, as well as figures from other companies, and Amber Rudd.

    Read more.

  • Mail: Ex-vicar calls for change as he weds gay partner 54 years his junior
    March 30th, 2017

    A 78-year-old former clergyman has called for changes to church policy after coming out as gay and proposing to his boyfriend, a Romanian male model 54 years his junior.

    Former priest Philip Clements says he could only 'be himself' after retiring from the church aged 60 and embarking on his first relationship with Florin Marin.

    Mr Clements, who came out publicly in 2007, says the Church of England's stance on gay marriage is 'idiotic'.

    Read more.

  • Scottish Legal News: Judicial review of religious observance rules in school shelved
    March 30th, 2017

    A legal attempt to let pupils decide whether they want to opt out of religious observance has been shelved after ministers issued new guidance to headteachers directing that children should be consulted about statutory worship, The Herald reports.

    The Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) had sought judicial review of the current rules which only allow parents to opt out on behalf of their children.

    But while ministers have said children should now be consulted, the HSS said the move did not go far enough.

    Read more.