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Friday, 14 May 2021

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Govt announces consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ ban

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

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Shonaig Macpherson, Chairwoman of The Robertson Trust

CI case: Trust ‘shunned’ and ‘humiliated’ CEO over church’s marriage views

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.

‘Husband and wife’ ditched in Kirk’s marriage proposal

The Church of Scotland (CoS) is set to debate radical new proposals that undermine the Bible’s teaching on marriage.

Misleading trans schools guidance scrapped by equalities watchdog

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’

Govt reminds schools: ‘You must promote marriage’

Former NI Attorney General to front legal challenge to Westminster abortion ‘power grab’

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

Women’s rights campaigners tell EHRC: ‘Remove Stonewall muzzle’

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

Govt announces new universities free speech Bill

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.

School chaplain reported to anti-terrorism unit after sermon challenging LGBT ideology

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

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Church leaders tell Irish PM: never ban public worship again

Disney looks to cash in on ‘gay pride’ month

Netherlands: Euthanasia deaths reach all-time high

FEATURE: Governments exist to promote good and restrain evil

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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Colin Hart
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