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Pride and political coercion: the collapse of freedom in the centenary year of WWI
December 7th, 2018 | Church and State, Freedom
Dr Joe Boot, the Director of Christian Concern’s Wilberforce Academy, is a pastor in Toronto and the founder of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He writes from his context in Canada on the values and freedoms that were held and fought for by soldiers in the first and second world wars and asks if our populations would still make the same sacrifices today.
Our 9 favourite Christmas videos
December 6th, 2018 | Church and State
Nowadays, Christmas can seem very disconnected from its roots. The humble beginnings of our Saviour Jesus Christ can all too easily get lost in the manic present-buying, stress-cooking and last-minute-wrapping that we’re all too familiar with. The message is so easily forgotten; but it is one that brings life, joy and freedom, and it’s one that we’re told to share with the world.
Action Alert: Share your experience of life as a Christian in the UK today
December 6th, 2018 | Church and State, Other
The All-Party Parliamentary Group, Christians in Parliament are running an inquiry into ‘Being a Christian in the UK Today’. The group is concerned with what it is like to live as a Christian in the UK in 2018, and there is scope for churches or organisations to respond as well as individuals.
Breaking News: Historic case of ex-magistrate challenging top judges moves forward
December 4th, 2018 | Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom
In a hearing last week, ex-magistrate Richard Page was granted permission to take his case against the most senior judges in England and Wales to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Enforcing human rights: a step in the right direction
December 4th, 2018 | Church and State, Freedom, Religious Freedom
On 19 July 2018, the Joint Committee of Human Rights, appointed by the House of Lords and House of Commons, issued a report entitled Enforcing human rights. The report highlighted the Joint Committee’s concern that there is a significant disconnect between what the law says and how it is being applied, leaving entire segments of the population feeling like they cannot access justice.
Action Alert: Respond to government's consultation on reforming divorce laws
December 3rd, 2018 | Family and Sexual Ethics
The government is consulting on reforms of the legal requirement for divorce with the key proposal intended to enable divorce to take place without any ‘fault’ so one party can unilaterally impose divorce on the family, with no reasons provided. Read our guide on how to respond.
Parents challenge school over forced 'pride' celebration
November 30th, 2018 | Family, Education, Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom, Family and Sexual Ethics
This week, the story of Izzy Montague has hit the news, who challenged her child’s primary school over forcing children as young as five to take part in an event celebrating gay pride. Since making a complaint about the school’s handling of the event, Izzy says she has been victimised by the school.
How do we help 'trans kids'?
November 29th, 2018 | Sexual Orientation, Family and Sexual Ethics
Last week Channel 4 broadcast a documentary called “Trans Kids: It’s Time to Talk.” It is a compassionate but critical exploration of how we should treat children who are suffering with gender dysphoria. The presenter interviews several trans people about their experiences and comments on her own experiences of childhood. She is very concerned about offering irreversible treatment to kids who may change their minds. Tim Dieppe discusses what she found.
6 reasons Christians don't support 'pride'
November 23rd, 2018 | Same-Sex 'Marriage', Sexual Orientation, Family and Sexual Ethics
The issues of ‘gay pride’ and the LGBT ‘agenda’ have featured a lot in the news recently, whether through ITV ‘exposés’ on ‘conversion therapy’, the silencing of an ex-gay X Factor contestant, or news of parents fighting against schools promoting LGBT. But all of these stories have created a mixed response from Christians; confusion still reigns around how Christians should respond to ‘gay rights’ and ‘gay pride’.
MPs debate self-identification for first time
November 23rd, 2018 | Church and State, Family and Sexual Ethics
David T.C. Davies began a debate in parliament about gender self-identification–the first time parliament has debated this. Mr Davies mentioned Christian Legal Centre client, Joshua Sutcliffe, a maths teacher disciplined for ‘misgendering’ a pupil, as an example of organisations operating ahead of the law. Tim Dieppe, Christian Concern’s Head of Public Policy, highlights the key points and argues the laws of nature will always trump the laws of parliament when it comes to gender identity.
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