The Government has used the Queen’s Speech to announce a consultation on a ban on so-called conversion therapy.
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Govt announces consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ ban ([link removed])
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The Government has used the Queen’s Speech to announce a consultation on a ban on so-called conversion therapy.


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LGBT activists complain over public consultation on conversion therapy ([link removed])
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Shonaig Macpherson, Chairwoman of The Robertson Trust


CI case: Trust ‘shunned’ and ‘humiliated’ CEO over church’s marriage views ([link removed])
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The chairwoman of Scotland’s largest grant-making trust has been accused of shaming and humiliating the organisation’s CEO over his link to a church with biblical views on marriage.


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‘Husband and wife’ ditched in Kirk’s marriage proposal ([link removed])
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The Church of Scotland (CoS) is set to debate radical new proposals that undermine the Bible’s teaching on marriage.



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Misleading trans schools guidance scrapped by equalities watchdog ([link removed])
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National transgender guidelines which would have forced girls’ schools in England and Wales to admit boys have been axed following concerns they would be confusing and misleading.


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QC: Scottish trans guidance for schools ‘contrary to human rights law’ ([link removed])
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Govt reminds schools: ‘You must promote marriage’ ([link removed])
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John Larkin QC


Former NI Attorney General to front legal challenge to Westminster abortion ‘power grab’ ([link removed])
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Northern Ireland’s former Attorney General will represent pro-lifers in a judicial review against the Westminster Government over its attempt to override the Stormont Executive on abortion



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Women’s rights campaigners tell EHRC: ‘Remove Stonewall muzzle’ ([link removed])
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Campaigners who reject transgender ideology have called on the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to end its support of LGBT lobby group Stonewall.


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Female weightlifters ‘told to be quiet’ in face of male competitor ([link removed])
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Govt announces new universities free speech Bill ([link removed])
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A new Bill to protect freedom of speech on campus has been included among the Queen’s Speech announcements, with penalties for failing to uphold it to be written into law.



Revd Dr Bernard Randall


School chaplain reported to anti-terrorism unit after sermon challenging LGBT ideology ([link removed])
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A school chaplain has taken legal action against a boarding school, after he was reported to the Government’s anti-terrorism unit and sacked for delivering a sermon which encouraged respect and debate on LGBT issues.


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Christian politician could face prison for sharing biblical sexual ethics ([link removed])
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Church leaders tell Irish PM: never ban public worship again ([link removed])
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Disney looks to cash in on ‘gay pride’ month ([link removed])
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Netherlands: Euthanasia deaths reach all-time high ([link removed])
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Westminster


FEATURE: Governments exist to promote good and restrain evil ([link removed])
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The Bible teaches that governments have been set up by God to maintain the rule of law, restrain evil, and defend that which is good. Christians are therefore commanded in Scripture to submit to those in authority as a matter of duty and service (Romans 13:1-7).




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