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Ireland: The consequences of repealing the 8th amendment
November 23rd, 2017 | Abortion, Life and Bioethics
The first consequence of the repeal of article 40.3.3 - the 8th amendment - will be the death of unborn children in Irish hospitals. A cascade of other consequences will follow.
Why the Church of England's anti-bullying guidelines are unacceptable
November 23rd, 2017 | Church and State, Education
Over the past ten days much criticism has been made of the Church of England’s guidelines against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. Rev. Martin Davie among others has produced a particularly insightful critique that deserves careful attention.
The Truth About Muslim Marriage
November 23rd, 2017 | Islam
Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Muslim marriages this week, highlighting the fact that many Muslim women are unaware that their Islamic marriages are not legally valid under British law.
The Challenge of Islam in the UK
November 22nd, 2017 | Islam
Tim Dieppe writes about the challenge of Islam in the UK, asking how the church should respond. He reviews the increasing influence of Islam, discusses some perspective on the beliefs of Muslims, and then outlines some ways that the church can and should be responding.
Teaching Taboos
November 22nd, 2017 | Education
A report published this week into the sexual behaviour of 16-24 year olds found that teenagers are increasingly experimenting with taboo practices.
Ireland Health Minister wants new abortion law by Valentine's Day
November 20th, 2017 | Abortion, Life and Bioethics
Plans are underway to have a new abortion law written for Ireland by Valentine’s Day 2018. New legislation being considered could see the repeal of Ireland’s current pro-life laws.
Policy allowing abortion for Northern Irish minors without parental consent exposed
November 17th, 2017 | Abortion, Life and Bioethics
Shocking revelations show that despite Northern Ireland's pro-life laws, the British government plans to offer free abortions to under-16s from Northern Ireland.
Why the transgender issue is not a single issue
November 16th, 2017 | Education, Sexual Orientation, Family and Sexual Ethics
Carys Moseley writes about the transgender issue. She argues that far from being a single issue that only affects a small number of individuals, transgenderism is the defining issue of our time, as it concerns our very nature as male and female.
The Church is not a safe space
November 15th, 2017 | Church and State
In a new article, Wilberforce Academy director Joe Boot writes about the need for the Church to speak confidently about cultural issues.
Robert Gagnon responds to Church of England's guidance on bullying
November 15th, 2017 | Church and State, Sexual Orientation, Family and Sexual Ethics
Robert Gagnon, former Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, writes about Archbishop Justin Welby and the Church of England's new advice on handling 'homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying'.
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