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Plan to offer women independent advice on abortion
August 30th, 2011 | Abortion
Plans to offer women independent counselling before they commit to having an abortion are to be announced by the Department of Health. The move comes ahead of a commons vote next week on an amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill that would ensure that women considering an abortion would be guaranteed access to independent information from someone who had no vested financial interest in the outcome of their decision.
Equality Commission wavers over Christian cases in Europe
August 25th, 2011 | Equality, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has changed its mind over how it will intervene in the four cases of discrimination against Christians that will be heard in Europe soon.
Fears that change to ONS figures seeks to sideline marriage
August 24th, 2011 | Family, Social
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has changed the frequency with which figures are published concerning children born outside of wedlock. Critics say that the changes are part of continued efforts to marginalise marriage as an institution.
Malaysian newspaper says Christians ‘permit’ prostitution
August 24th, 2011 | Social
A Malaysian tabloid newspaper published a feature earlier this week stating that Christians in the country, which has Islam as its state religion, are advocating prostitution in an effort to “destroy Muslims.”
Contentious IVF lottery on hold
August 23rd, 2011 | Bioethics
A controversial lottery which planned to give £25,000 worth of IVF treatment to winners has had its launch postponed. The lottery, proposed by the charity To Hatch, was set to be launched last month and was due to have named its first winner this month.
Michael Nazir-Ali: How do we give our young people the values they need?
August 22nd, 2011 | Social
Someone said recently, in the aftermath of the rioting, looting and killing "this is what a godless society looks like". It is certainly true that we have created a situation where people have only material and financial expectations. Even the 'Body and Soul' sections in the newspapers are mainly about the body.
Fears that academic conference will normalise paedophilia
August 18th, 2011 | Sexual Orientation
An academic conference took place in the States this week organised by B4U-ACT, a specialist group of activists and mental health professionals.
Former rugby player overcomes adversity to inspire others
August 17th, 2011 | End of life
A man who suffered a serious spinal injury six years ago and is paralysed as a result has spoken of his experience and said he has become a “better person” as a result.
More Christians butchered in Nigeria
August 17th, 2011 | International Persecution
After a recent lull, there has been a fresh outbreak of violence in Nigeria which has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 Christians.
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali et al.'s letter to the Telegraph on the riots
August 15th, 2011 | Social
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali (former Bishop of Rochester), Pastor Ade Omooba (founder and Director of Christian Concern) and other church leaders have had a letter published in the Sunday Telegraph, giving a Christian perspective on the riots. The full text of the letter is reproduced below:
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