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Schools being told 'Sex at 13 is normal'
November 4th, 2014 | Family, Education
Schools are being pointed to a diagnostic tool suggesting that ‘sex at 13’ is normal, a Parliamentary committee has been told. Appearing in front of the Education Select Committee, Sarah Carter of the Family Education Trust, pointed MPs to the ‘Traffic Light Tool’ produced by ‘sexual health’ group Brook.
New poll reveals overwhelming public support for ban on 'gender-abortion'
November 3rd, 2014 | Abortion
Four out of five adults support the prosecution of doctors who authorise ‘gender-abortion’, according to a new opinion poll, commissioned by Christian Concern and published over the weekend.
Is it wrong for Christians to defend their rights?
November 3rd, 2014 | Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom
In a short article examining the question 'is it wrong for Christians to defend their rights?', American author and theologian, Kevin De Young writes: "Paul understood that to quietly accept injustice could have been simpler and perhaps even personally satisfying (Acts 5:41), but in his case (as in an increasing number of our cases), an unwillingness to defend himself would not have served the cause of the gospel."
Row continues over government's approach to faith schools
November 2nd, 2014 | Education
Controversy over the impact of new regulations on faith schools has continued to plague the Department for Education.
Education Secretary changes mind on same-sex 'marriage'
October 31st, 2014 | Same-Sex 'Marriage'
Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, has said that she would "probably not" vote against same-sex 'marriage' if the vote were today.
Education Secretary challenged over 'downgrading' of Christian school
October 31st, 2014 | Education
The Chair of Governors of a small Christian school that was told by Ofsted inspectors that it should bring in leaders of other faiths, such as an Imam, to take lessons and collective worship, has written to the Education Secretary raising his concerns.
Peer criticises government obsession with embryonic research
October 31st, 2014 | Bioethics
Last week we reported how a paralysed man has started walking after pioneering cell transplant treatment. In light of the development, cross-bench Peer Lord Alton has criticised the Government's obsession with embryonic stem cell research which (unlike the adult cells used in the therapy mentioned above) involves the destruction of human persons.
Opening of National Sperm Bank reinforces further dismantling of the natural family
October 30th, 2014 | Bioethics, Family
The Department of Health has contributed £77,000 to the creation of a 'National Sperm Bank' in Birmingham, following concerns over the increasing reliance on sperm donors from overseas.
New report provokes debate on decriminalising drugs
October 30th, 2014 | Social
A Home Office report published this week has provoked a row between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats about drug policy.
UK foreign policy should promote 'LGBT rights', says William Hague
October 30th, 2014 | Sexual Orientation
Former Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has said that "defence on LGBT rights must be part of our foreign policy and at the core of our work on human rights."
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