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At Christian Concern we campaign on a wide range of issues that impact our nation. We want to raise a Christian voice of truth and hope in these areas. If you browse the topics we address you will find information, media, news stories and resources that are available for your use.


Articles

The ‘Big Society’ and the Church: PM must respect Church’s ethical values in ‘true’ partnership
July 19th, 2010 | Equality
Creative, enthusiastic Church involvement in The ‘Big Society’ will only take place if the Government resists the temptation to try to mould the Church into an ‘arm of the state&rsqu
Success for pro-life group in Northern Ireland
July 16th, 2010 | Abortion
Following a challenge from the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), controversial guidance on abortion has been withdrawn.
Church of England rejects compromise over women bishops
July 16th, 2010 | Equality
Following a 12 hour debate, the General Synod has voted to reject the compromise deal over women bishops offered by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Academies Bill - Further Action Needed
July 16th, 2010 | Education
We believe that provisions relating to religious education, collective worship and sex education need to be on the face of the Bill to make sure that important existing provisions on these issues
Foster mother reinstated after allowing Muslim girl to become a Christian
July 12th, 2010 | Adoption
A Christian foster mother has won the right to be reinstated having been struck off after a Muslim girl in her care became a Christian.
Uncertainty over fate of Iranian mother sentenced to stoning
July 9th, 2010 |
Following international outrage a woman convicted of adultery has been spared execution by stoning by Iran.
Change of rules for homosexual asylum seekers
July 9th, 2010 | Sexual Orientation
The Supreme Court has ruled that homosexual asylum seekers can now remain in this country, rather than having to return to their own countries and keep their sexual orientation private.
Academies Bill Update
July 8th, 2010 | Education
An amendment tabled by Baroness Massey of Darwen with the intention of making PSHE (including sex education) a curriculum requirement for Academies was defeated by 89 votes. 
Homosexuals could ‘marry’ in religious ceremonies
July 8th, 2010 | Sexual Orientation
Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has said that homosexual couples could be allowed to ‘marry’ in traditional religious ceremonies.
Homosexual cleric blocked from becoming bishop
July 8th, 2010 | Sexual Orientation
The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) has rejected calls for Dr. Jeffrey John to be made the next Bishop of Southwark, after pressure from those opposed to his appointment including CCFON.
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