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  • Premier: The Message Bible author retracts same-sex marriage statement
    July 14th, 2017

    The author of "The Message" translation of the bible has retracted his statement that he would perform a same-sex marriage if asked.

    Presbyterian pastor Eugene Peterson's comments about homosexuality was revealed in an interview with Jonathan Merritt at Religion News Service on Wednesday.

    Speaking about how Christians view same-sex relationships and marriages, the retired pastor said: "we're in a transition and I think it's a transition for the best, for the good. I don't think it's something that you can parade, but it's not a right or wrong thing as far as I'm concerned".

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  • Mail: Jewish school under pressure over transgender issues
    July 13th, 2017

    To the affluent commuters passing by, Vishnitz Girls School looks like any other well-maintained North London townhouse.

    Were it not for a glimpse of white-shirted backs hunched over desks in the front room, you would not even suspect it was a school.

    Unlike most primary schools, there's no brightly-coloured sign advertising its presence. Indeed, a black-clad security guard in his sentry hut seems to be there mainly to keep unwanted visitors away.

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  • Virtue Online: Church of England Bishop becomes a patron of Pride event
    July 13th, 2017

    A Church of England Bishop has become a patron of his local Pride event.

    The Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Rev Paul Bayes, was announced as a patron for the Liverpool Pride festival, which takes place this month.

    The church leader is a strong proponent of LGBT rights, supporting equal marriage and backing a recent motion calling for a ban on gay 'cure' therapy.

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  • NSS: European court backs Belgium's ban on face veils
    July 11th, 2017

    The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Belgium's ban on wearing face veils in public does not violate the European Convention on Human Rights.

    The court ruled today that the restriction was justified because it was an attempt to protect "the rights and freedoms of others" which "sought to guarantee the conditions of living together". It said the ban could be considered "proportionate" to those aims and "necessary in a democratic society".

    In 2011 Belgium banned the wearing of clothing which obscures the wearer's identity in public places. This included partial or total face veils.

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  • Anglican Ink: Sin at Synod- How the Church forbad forgiveness.
    July 9th, 2017

    At the General Synod of the Church of England two decision were taken which rip the Church from its moorings. They launch it secularised, into a therapy culture from which it has chosen to take its priorities, and from which is craves affirmation.

    In and of itself, neither the motion rebuking and forbidding so called 'conversion therapy' nor the one looking to provide new liturgies for the transgendered, are theologically nuclear in their wording. The problem lies in their priorities and their trajectory.

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  • Premier: Refusing to identify your baby as a boy or girl is a new low in the upside-down world of gender ideology
    July 9th, 2017

    Following the case of a baby in Canada whose parent was issued with a health card that does not specify the child's gender, Dr Peter Saunders of the Christian Medical Fellowship shares his opinion.

    It's been an upside down month so far. An eight-month old Canadian baby has been issued a health card with a 'U' for 'Unassigned' rather than M or F for Male of Female. The parent – a non-binary transgender person who identifies as neither male nor female – says it's up to the baby to decide what gender it is when it grows up.

    The parent, who has named the child Searyl, apparently wants to spare the child from the 'restrictions' that come by ticking a boy box or girl box.

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  • Premier: General Synod backs ban on conversion therapy
    July 9th, 2017

    The Church of England's General Synod has backed a motion calling for a ban on the practice of Conversion Therapy aimed at altering sexual orientation.

    During the synod's session this weekend in York, members of the Church's national assembly voted to endorse a Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy signed by The Royal College of Psychiatrists and others condemning the practice.

    The joint statement describes Conversion Therapy as unethical, potentially harmful and having "no place in the modern world".

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  • Christian Today: Church of England's General Synod condemns gay 'conversion therapy'
    July 8th, 2017

    The Church of England's General Synod has agreed to endorse a statement condemning 'conversion therapy' aimed at changing the sexual orientation of gay people.

    The motion was brought by Jayne Ozanne, who said conversion therapy was 'unethical, harmful and has no place in the modern world'. She described it as 'abuse from which vulnerable people need protection' and said: 'Sexual orientation and gender identities are not mental disorders. Treating as sick or disordered someone who wants to change their sexual identity reinforces the notion that it is sinful.'

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  • BBC: Pride in London: Why businesses are backing Pride
    July 8th, 2017

    The streets of the capital will be turned into a big party this weekend when Pride in London ends with its annual march.

    But it is not just members of the LGBT community flying the rainbow flag, as more businesses than ever are supporting the fight for equality.

    With almost 50 official partners, ranging from airlines to mobile networks, and a list of over 60 supporters, companies are signing up to try to stamp out prejudice.

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  • LifeNews: New Planned Parenthood Lipstick Turns Aborting Babies Into a Fashion Statement
    July 7th, 2017

    As disgusting as it seems, abortion activists are trying to turn the Planned Parenthood abortion business into a fashion statement.

    At celebrity awards shows this year, a number of celebrities wore little gold pins of the abortion chain's logo. Now, a company has created a pink lipstick to benefit the group that aborts more than 300,000 unborn babies every single year.

    The media company Studio 71 created the exclusive Planned Parenthood lipstick for its Lipstick Lobby arm, TubeFilter reports. Indie retailer Opening Ceremony is selling the lipstick, and the proceeds benefit the abortion group.

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