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January 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM

MPs question ‘intrusive and burdensome’ requirements of home education register – and other news this week

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January 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Are you a church leader?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Are you a church leader? Dear supporter, The ordinary work of churches is undervalued and under attack. But there are encouragements and opportunities too. The Christian …

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January 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM

New schools Bill could require home ed parents to report Sunday school attendance to state – and other news this week

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January 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Winter News: Made in the image of God

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Winter News Made in the image of God Dear supporter, Our Winter Newsletter is now available online.     DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER   Pray and don’t give up I…

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January 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Dozens of MPs could withdraw support for assisted suicide Bill over doctor concerns – and other news this week

In the news this week Dozens of MPs who voted in favour of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill have suggested they may withdraw their support over...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the ne…

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December 31, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Please pray as we start a very busy year

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray as we start a very busy year Dear supporter, The coming year is already looking set to be as busy as ever. I recently sat down with my colleagues Simon Calve…

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December 27, 2024 at 8:31 AM

Looking back on 2024

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Looking back on 2024 Dear supporter, In the past year, we have successfully: challenged attempts to introduce new laws banning so-called conversion therapy; defended th…

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December 23, 2024 at 8:31 AM

A Christmas message from our Director

The Christian Institute View email in browser   A Christmas message from our Director   “But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law that we might receive the full right…

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December 20, 2024 at 4:26 PM

McArthur: ‘Assisted suicide costs will be covered by reduced demand for palliative care’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Liam McArthur MSP has confirmed his view that the cost of assisted suicide in Scotland, including the requisite lethal drugs, will be met by the...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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December 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM

‘Indefinite’ puberty blocker ban in place across UK – and other news this week

In the news this week A UK-wide ban on the sale or supply of puberty-blocking drugs to gender-confused children has been extended ‘indefinitely’.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this…

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December 6, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Widespread dismay at progress of ‘unworkable’ Leadbeater Bill – and other news this week

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November 29, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Dark day as MPs vote in favour of assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

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November 22, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Long-serving MPs urge Commons to reject ill-conceived Leadbeater Bill – and other news this week

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November 15, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Assisted suicide Bill published: ‘Rushed, arbitrary and set to expand’ say experts – and other news this week

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November 8, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Treasury minister won’t vote in favour of assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

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November 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Healthcare professionals need to sign this letter today

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Healthcare professionals need to sign this letter today Dear supporter, In a little over three weeks, MPs will vote on a Bill to legalise assisted suicide in England and …

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November 2, 2024 at 6:31 AM

Week of prayer: The CI

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: The CI “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2 …

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November 1, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Abortion censorship zones now in force across England and Wales – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has imposed censorship zones banning prayer and offers of help to pregnant women outside abortion centres across England and Wales.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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November 1, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: Schools

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October 31, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: Transgender ideology

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Transgender ideology “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOT…

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October 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: Sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Sanctity of life “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY 2…

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October 29, 2024 at 5:07 PM

John Burn OBE, 1938-2024

The Christian Institute View email in browser   John Burn OBE, 1938-2024 Dear supporter, I wanted to let you know that John Burn, our founder and first Chairman, has died aged 86. After a long illness and surrounded b…

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October 29, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: 'Conversion therapy' laws

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: 'Conversion therapy' laws “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 …

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October 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM

Week of prayer: Free speech

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October 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Week of prayer: Those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Those in authority “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY…

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October 25, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Justin Welby: ‘Gay sex is not sinful’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Archbishop of Canterbury has shocked evangelicals in the Church of England by publicly abandoning the Church’s historic teaching on sexual ethics.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate  …

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October 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Govt acknowledges CI concerns over impact of gender ideology in schools – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has thanked The Christian Institute for raising the “important matter” of protecting children from radical gender ideology in schools.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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October 11, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Royal College of Psychiatrists joins Stonewall exodus – and other news this week

In the news this week The Royal College of Psychiatrists has announced that it will ditch its Stonewall membership.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 11 October 2024 …

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October 4, 2024 at 6:49 PM

MPs to consider ‘dangerous and ideological’ assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The House of Commons is expected to vote on legalising assisted suicide in the coming weeks.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 4 October 2024 ch…

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September 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM

MLA told to ‘watch his language’ over women-only spaces – and other news this week

In the news this week The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party has defended one of its MLAs after he was told to self-censor when expressing his views on...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In …

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September 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Lib Dems: ‘Christians cannot become Lib Dem MPs’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Liberal Democrats have indicated that those who uphold Christian values cannot be party candidates.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 20 Sep…

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September 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM

UK Govt rejects adopting biological definition of sex – and other news this week

In the news this week The UK Government has ditched plans to adopt the biological definition of sex in the Equality Act.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 13 Septembe…

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September 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Our Annual Review 2024 – Grace and truth

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Annual Review 2024 Grace and truth Dear supporter, The 2024 Annual Review is now available to download. Looking back at our work during 2023, we are thankful to God fo…

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September 6, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Record number of gender-confused people apply to ‘change sex’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A record number of people in the UK applied to change legal sex last year, according to latest figures.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 6 Sept…

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August 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Home Secretary demands greater reporting of non-crime hate incidents – and other news this week

In the news this week New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to increase the burden on police officers to keep records of ‘hate incidents’ which are not criminal offences.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate  …

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August 23, 2024 at 2:58 PM

CI warns against ‘hugely damaging’ Scots assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has told the Scottish Parliament’s Health Committee that any change to the law on assisted suicide would be...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In th…

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August 16, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Sandyford gender clinic bans self-referrals for kids and adults – and other news this week

In the news this week Glasgow’s gender identity services will no longer accept self-referrals from gender-confused adults and children.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Frid…

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August 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM

NHS announces puberty blockers trial and service for detransitioners – and other news this week

In the news this week NHS England has announced multiple changes to its gender services for kids, including a new service for detransitioners, and the launch of a new...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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August 6, 2024 at 4:11 PM

We have appointed a new Director

The Christian Institute View email in browser   We have appointed a new Director Dear supporter, Since its inception in 1991, The Christian Institute has sought to promote a biblical understanding of key moral issues …

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August 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Paris Olympics ‘sleazy’ opening ceremony sparks international outrage – and other news this week

In the news this week The Paris 2024 Olympics has become mired in controversy after its opening ceremony featured a “highly-sexualised” LGBT–themed catwalk.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In th…

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July 26, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Govt review debunks claims that puberty blockers ban fuels suicide – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government’s proposal to permanently ban puberty blockers would not cause more gender-confused children to...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Frid…

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July 20, 2024 at 7:29 AM

Watch: Critical Theory – War of the Worldviews

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Watch: Critical Theory – War of the Worldviews Dear supporter, My colleague Dr Sharon James and I recently concluded our small tour of the country speaking on Critical T…

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July 19, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Conversion therapy ban included in King’s Speech – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has included a ban on so-called conversion therapy in the King’s Speech, which lays out its legislative agenda...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news…

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July 12, 2024 at 4:04 PM

PM called to address hostility Christians face over ‘conversion therapy’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Religious illiteracy on sexual ethics and gender is fuelling “unwarranted hostility” toward Bible-believing churches, the new Prime Minister has...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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July 5, 2024 at 3:55 PM

UK General Election: Labour’s policies on some key moral issues – and other news this week

In the news this week The UK has a new Government. The Labour Party won a sizeable majority with 34 per cent of the vote, beating the Conservatives into second place.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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June 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Sue Barker: ‘Allowing trans players takes away young girls’ dreams’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Male players who identify as female should not be allowed to compete against biological women, Wimbledon and BBC legend Sue Barker has said.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

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June 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Dan Walker: ‘I don’t have all the answers but I trust in a God who does’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Presenter, writer and broadcaster Dan Walker has shared his testimony of how he came to trust in Jesus.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 21 Jun…

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June 20, 2024 at 3:34 PM

WATCH: Memorial service for Colin Hart, 1963 - 2024

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Memorial service for Colin Hart, 1963 - 2024 Dear supporter, We recently held a memorial service at All Souls, Langham Place, to give thanks for the life of Colin…

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June 15, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Election Briefing 2024: Get informed

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Election Briefing 2024: Get informed Dear supporter, I am delighted to say that our new Election Briefing is now available to download. Download   You can a…

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June 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Brits increasingly opposed to trans ideology, survey shows – and other news this week

In the news this week Opposition to legal ‘sex swaps’ and transgender ideology is on the rise, new research has shown.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 14 June 2024 …

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