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Royal College of Physicians decides to be undecided about assisted dying
January 16th, 2019 | End of life, Life and Bioethics
The Royal College of Physicians has decided to adopt a neutral position on changing laws on assisted dying – without consulting its members. Tim Dieppe discusses how this change in position seems unconstitutional, and why the law should not change. He concludes that the strong laws this country has are needed to protect the vulnerable.
Pray for MPs as they seek the way forward on Brexit
January 15th, 2019 | Church and State
Following the rejection of the deal that Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed with EU negotiators, there is a great need for Christians to pray that the government, MPs and other leaders will find the best way forward. The coming months could lead to significant upheaval and change.
On praying in 'interesting times'
January 14th, 2019 | Church and State
The Rev. Canon J. John, evangelist, minister and Director of the Philo Trust, asks how we might best pray for this nation in the ‘interesting times’ we live in – particularly when the future seems so unclear. But whatever happens, he says, we should be encouraged: “Underneath and over this world is God and he remains immovable.” This article was originally posted on his blog, Canon J. John (republished with permission).
Applications for Wilberforce Academy 2019 now open
January 11th, 2019 | Other
Applications for the Wilberforce Academy 2019 are now open. This year’s Academy will run from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th September, and applications will close on 7th May.
"Modest but excellent": Christian Concern co-founder Ade Omooba awarded MBE
January 10th, 2019 | Church and State, Social, Other
Christian Concern co-founder Pastor Ade Omooba, has this year been included in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List and awarded an MBE for voluntary service. In true Pastor Ade style, he typifies the award by saying it stands for “Modest But Excellent”. We sat down and talked with him to find out how it all began.
Dangerous draft guidance threatens Christian schools
January 9th, 2019 | Education
"The funny thing about equality law is that the one thing it certainly does not do is promote equality." Now, the 'moral' influence of the LBGT lobby is set to extend over Christian faith schools, promoting the 'more equal' LGBT lifestyles that are considered sinful - all in the name of tolerance and equality. Roger Kiska discusses the effects this could have on faith schools and urges you to act now and make your voice heard.
New resource to help deal with bullying in schools
January 7th, 2019 | Education
In the return to school after the Christmas holidays, 1 in every 10 children across the UK will fall victim to bullying on a daily basis. In light of this, Christian Concern has launched a new booklet: Dealing with bullying in schools, which addresses some practical questions whilst also providing a basic biblical framework for dealing with bullying.
Resign or resist: should Christians let evil triumph?
January 2nd, 2019 | Church and State
Professor Andrew Sandlin, founder and president of the Center for Cultural Leadership, discusses the errors in resignation theology and challenges Christians to resist evil – if God resists sin, we should also.
Action alert: sign petition to make Relationships and Sex Ed optional
December 21st, 2018 | Education
Please sign a new petition that has been launched, asking the UK government to give parents the right to opt their children out of Relationships and Sex Education.
Christmas versus excarnation
December 20th, 2018 | Church and State
Professor Andrew Sandlin, founder and president of the Centre for Cultural Leadership, writes about how this Christmas Christians will celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, while the world is absorbed in 'excarnation' - a word that describes the modern inclination to limit all the significant issues of reality to the mind.
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