The Church of England has voted to “welcome” and “commend” plans to allow churches to bless same-sex partnerships.
Not displaying correctly? View in browser ([link removed]) | Print-friendly version ([link removed])
[link removed]
Please Donate ([link removed])




In the news this week
******


Friday, 10 February 2023
******

christian.org.uk/news ([link removed])


CI News
******
[link removed]
Watch now ([link removed])


Follow us for updates
******
[link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed]


Top Story
******
[link removed]


A ‘sad day’ as CofE votes to bless same-sex partners ([link removed])
******

The Church of England has voted to “welcome” and “commend” plans to allow churches to bless same-sex partnerships.



[link removed]


[link removed]


[link removed]




Also in the news
******


[link removed]


Prisons and police push back against Scotland’s ‘sex swap’ plan ([link removed])
******

Male prisoners who claim to be women will be initially placed in a men’s jail pending a long-term assessment, the Scottish Prison Service has announced.


Also see:
******


Police Scotland defy gender self-ID push by recognising suspect as a man ([link removed])
******


[link removed]


Welsh Government wants to make legal ‘sex swaps’ much easier ([link removed])
******

The Welsh Government has followed Scotland in announcing its intention to make it much easier for gender-confused people to change their legal sex.


[link removed]


CPS drops ‘silent prayer’ charges against pro-lifer ([link removed])
******

Charges against the pro-life campaigner arrested in December for silently praying near an abortion facility in Birmingham, have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.



[link removed]


Christian MPs welcome Govt’s stance on uni free speech ([link removed])
******

Christian MPs and campaigners have welcomed the Government’s defence of free speech on university campuses.


Also see:
******


US Court: ‘Universities must be free to act according to their religious beliefs’ ([link removed])
******



[link removed]


Teachers ‘abandoned’ by DfE on trans issues ([link removed])
******

Teachers who want their schools to uphold the reality of biological sex are being put under pressure to keep quiet, a senior Minister has said.


Also see:
******


Parental rights ignored by schools socially transitioning children ([link removed])
******


Aberdeen City Council asks 7-year-olds if they ‘identify as transgender’ ([link removed])
******



[link removed]


Newsnight: ‘Britain must shun Canada’s dystopian assisted suicide example’, MP says ([link removed])
******

A Conservative MP has warned Westminster not to follow Canada’s “dystopian” example of failing the vulnerable by pushing them to assisted suicide.


Also see:
******


Columnist urges Holyrood to avoid assisted suicide ‘nightmare’ ([link removed])
******


[link removed]


‘Kids must have vital protections from online porn without delay’ ([link removed])
******

The Online Safety Bill must include robust age-verification checks to protect children from the “horrors of online pornography”, a Crossbench Peer has warned.


[link removed]


‘Miscarriage’ baby’s mum recalls Princess of Wales’ surprise visit ([link removed])
******

A baby born so early that she was classified as a “late miscarriage” has gone home with her family after nearly a year in hospital – a stay which included a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales.




[link removed]


[link removed]


[link removed]


[link removed]


Forward this to your friends ([link removed])



Yours in Christ,
Colin Hart
Director, The Christian Institute


[link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed]

CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE IN A SECULAR WORLD

Print-friendly version ([link removed])

This email system is powered by MailChimp ([link removed]) . We hold and process your data in line with our privacy policy ([link removed]) . If you no longer wish to receive emails from The Christian Institute, click 'Unsubscribe' below. For other enquiries, contact us ([link removed]) .
Update your details (mailto:[email protected]) | Unsubscribe ([link removed])
Registered office: The Christian Institute, Wilberforce House, 4 Park Road, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8DG
The Christian Institute is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England as a charity. Company No. 263 4440, Charity No. 100 4774.
A charity registered in Scotland. Charity No. SC039220.
You have received this email because you are subscribed to The Christian Institute’s mailing list. Unsubscribe [email protected] ([link removed])
© The Christian Institute 2023