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  • Christian Today: Tory Manifesto: What the Conservatives say about religion and the Church
    May 18th, 2017

    'There is no Mayism' echoed around the hall in Halifax where Theresa May launched the Conservative manifesto.

    But despite denying there was a cult or particular philosophy around her leadership, the Prime Minister's manifesto marks a break from Thatcherism and the Conservative party under David Cameron.

    Ending middle class benefits, refusing to deny any tax rises and a delay in the deficit reduction plans – this is manifesto that will see the notion of 'Red Tory' whispered around Westminster again.

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  • PinkNews: British and Dutch embassies in Lebanon fly the rainbow flag
    May 18th, 2017

    The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, which takes place annually on May 17, marks the continuing persecution of LGBT people around the world.

    The day was marked in a few surprising places, with the rainbow flag flying in Lebanon to mark the occasion.

    The British Embassy Beirut marked the day by flying the rainbow flag from its embassy in the country's capital, while the Dutch Embassy in Beirut also marked the occasion.

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  • Premier: Tory manifesto 'speaks well to Christians'
    May 18th, 2017

    Theresa May's unveiled the Conservative Party manifesto and warned the next five years will be "among the most challenging of our lifetime".

    She's promised a government which will tackle the "five giant challenges" facing Britain over the coming decade.

    They include the economy, Brexit, social divisions, social care and technology.

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  • Transgender Trend: A Trans Adult Speaks Out Against Gender Indoctrination Of Children
    May 18th, 2017

    The transgender/transsexual community is not one homogeneous group whose members believe unanimously in the new 'gender identity' ideology, although these have been the loudest voices and the ones which have been listened to in the shaping of policy. It's important to know that there are also many in the community itself who are in fundamental disagreement with both the ideology and the push to transition children. Those who speak out put themselves at risk of attack as much as anyone else who questions these new beliefs. Most notably, Miranda Yardley has written extensively on the illogic of 'gender identity' ideology and its impact on both women and children.

    At Transgender Trend we are sometimes contacted by transsexual/transgender adults who express great concern about the transitioning of children and support the work we do to challenge it. The following guest post was written for us by Jenn Smith, a 52 year old transgender from Canada who opposes child gender indoctrination and the destruction of women's safe spaces, and has started a YouTube channel 'Transanity' to campaign on these issues. We thank Jenn for this honest piece and unique perspective on the dangers of the gender indoctrination of children in schools and its particular effect on boys and young men.

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  • PinkNews: Theresa May: Law must be changed to help trans people change their gender without medical checks
    May 18th, 2017

    heresa May has said that her government is reviewing the Gender Recognition Act to make it work better for trans people.

    Speaking exclusively in a PinkNews General Election Q&A published today, Mrs May said that the process to change gender should move away from medical checks.

    The Gender Recognition Act currently allows people with gender dysphoria to get a new birth certificate, but the process is complex and bureaucratic.

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  • Premier: Former Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland dismisses bid to outlaw smacking
    May 18th, 2017

    A former Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland is condemning a bid to outlaw smacking in the country.

    A Private Members' Bill is being put forward by Scottish Green MSP John Finnie that would remove the legal protection parents currently have.

    Rev David Robertson, who also founded the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, says it's a ridiculous idea because it would criminalise parents and waste resources.

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  • Christian Today: Thousands of Christians to unite in prayer for biggest evangelism project in a generation
    May 18th, 2017

    Hundreds of thousands of Christians will unite in prayer later this month in the most ambitious evangelism project in a generation.

    The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling on believers of all denominations to back his 'Thy Kingdom Come' initiative, aimed at bringing together sparking a wave of prayer around the world.

    'It's not a Church of England thing, it's not an Anglican thing, it's a Christian thing,' said Justin Welby.

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  • Irish Independent: LGBTI charity Glen to close following review of financial operations
    May 18th, 2017

    The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) is to close following a review of its financial operations.

    The LGBTI charity issued a statement saying they are winding down and handing over their services to other agencies.

    Following an external review of the operation of GLEN, the board has concluded that they do not currently have the organisational capacity or funding to continue their work.

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  • New Humanist: Pharmacists must put patients' needs first
    May 18th, 2017

    In a victory for humanists, pharmacists can no longer refuse treatment based on their religious beliefs.

    This article appears in the Witness section of the Summer 2017 issue of the New Humanist. Subscribe today.

    Imagine the scene. The condom splits and you need the morning-after pill, which has been available without a prescription in the UK since 2001. You go to your nearest pharmacy immediately, although it is late at night. When you arrive, you discover that the pharmacist is a devout Catholic who refuses to sell you the medicine.

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  • Premier: Judge calls for online divorce
    May 18th, 2017

    The most senior family court judge in England and Wales has said divorces should be able to be conducted online.

    In a review sent to lawyers, Sir James Munby also wrote that the divorce process should be separated from a couple's disputes over money.

    The judge said the proposed reform would alleviate the administrative pressure within the family court.

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