The Government’s push to clamp down on illegal and harmful content online could have unintended consequences, The Christian Institute is warning.
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The Government’s push to clamp down on illegal and harmful content online could have unintended consequences, The Christian Institute is warning.
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VIDEO: The Online Safety Bill risks censoring Christian teaching ([link removed])
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Clamping down on illegal online activity is a good thing. But the Government wants to require social media and search engine companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to protect people from what it calls ‘legal but harmful’ content too. Big Tech shouldn’t get to decide what is and isn’t allowed to be said on controversial issues. Where will this leave mainstream Christian beliefs on sexual ethics, gender, parenting?
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FEATURE: Amid current attacks on social order, let’s reflect on the wisdom of Edmund Burke ([link removed])
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In June 1968 the ancient buildings of the Sorbonne in Paris were covered with graffiti including: À bas l’État! (Down with the state!) Si tu veux être heureux pends ton propriétaire! (Happiness is hanging your landlord!) Ici, bientôt, de charmantes ruines! (Coming soon – charming ruins!) Il est interdit d’interdire! (No forbidding allowed!) Marx, Mao, Marcuse!
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Since the start of the Covid pandemic in the UK, women have been allowed to take the two pills involved in chemical abortions at home and without medical supervision. These ‘emergency’ measures were supposed to be temporary, but Westminster, Holyrood and Cardiff Bay are all considering making them permanent.
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