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April 12, 2024 at 2:58 PM

Police Scotland discovers just 3 per cent of 7,000 complaints are actually hate crimes – and other news this week

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April 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Rishi Sunak: ‘People should not be criminalised for upholding biological sex’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Prime Minister has emphasised that people “should not be criminalised for stating simple facts on biology” amid a barrage of...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the n…

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March 28, 2024 at 4:25 PM

‘Dangerous’ assisted suicide Bill tabled in Scotland – and other news this week

In the news this week People in Scotland with a terminal illness could feel pressurised to kill themselves under a new assisted suicide Bill tabled today.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the …

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March 22, 2024 at 4:34 PM

MPs to debate restricting Down’s syndrome abortions – and other news this week

In the news this week Abortions for unborn children with Down’s syndrome could be banned after 24 weeks, with MPs set to debate and vote on the proposal next month.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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March 15, 2024 at 5:21 PM

CI: ‘Broad extremism definition poses unnecessary threat to free speech’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has warned that the Government’s new definition of extremism is a “serious and unnecessary threat to free speech”.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     I…

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March 14, 2024 at 4:44 PM

Some sad news about our Director, Colin Hart

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March 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Good news: Ireland overwhelmingly rejects attempt to downgrade marriage and motherhood

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Good news: Ireland overwhelmingly rejects attempt to downgrade marriage and motherhood Dear supporter, Over the weekend Irish voters overwhelmingly rejected proposals to …

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March 9, 2024 at 8:29 AM

Job opportunities

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Job opportunities Dear supporter, To meet expanding demands, we are currently recruiting for the following positions: Communications Officer, Administrative Assistant, Fi…

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March 8, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Broad ‘extremism’ definition risks clampdown on Christian beliefs – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government is expected to announce plans to widen its definition of extremism to include those who are deemed to ‘undermine British Values’.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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March 2, 2024 at 8:29 AM

Please pray that abortion up to birth is not decriminalised

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray that abortion up to birth is not decriminalised Dear supporter, Very soon, MPs will vote on whether to give pregnant women the unconditional freedom to kill t…

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March 1, 2024 at 5:17 PM

‘Conversion practices’ Bill fails in House of Commons – and other news this week

In the news this week Legislation for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban which could have criminalised churches for only baptising those who follow biblical...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the new…

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February 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Chancellor urged to boost tax support for marriage – and other news this week

In the news this week The tax system needs to better recognise the benefits of marriage, a new report backed by Christian MP Miriam Cates has said.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news th…

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February 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM

‘Jellyfish legislation’: Top KC launches searing attack on Scots ‘conversion therapy’ law – and other news this week

In the news this week Scottish Government plans for a new law on so-called conversion therapy have been dismissed as “jellyfish legislation” in a withering legal...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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February 12, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Peers attack “conversion therapy” Bill

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Peers attack “conversion therapy” Bill Dear supporter, Thank you for praying for Friday’s Lords debate on Baroness Burt’s Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’. Thank you als…

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February 9, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Peers speak out against vague conversion therapy plans – and other news this week

In the news this week Peers have criticised a proposed law that could criminalise ordinary Christians and loving parents.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 9 February…

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February 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Starmer commits to ‘all-encompassing conversion therapy law’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Labour will introduce sweeping legislation on ‘conversion therapy’ if elected, Keir Starmer has promised.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 2 Fe…

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January 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Royal College to threaten medics with sanctions for reporting illegal abortions – and other news this week

In the news this week Medics may face sanctions if they report to the police a mother for killing her late-term baby, the Royal College of...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this wee…

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January 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Christians to benefit from CI’s ‘Street Preachers’ Charter’ – and other news this week

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January 12, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Street preacher wins £15k after wrongful arrest for ‘hate crime’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A street preacher in Scotland has won substantial damages from the police after he was wrongfully arrested over a ‘hate-crime’ incident.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In …

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January 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Parents and pastors who don’t support ‘gender transition’ threatened with 7 years’ jail

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Parents and pastors who don’t support ‘gender transition’ threatened with 7 years’ jail Dear supporter, The Scottish Government has released its plan for a new law again…

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January 6, 2024 at 8:33 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 year ahead is already looking extraordinarily busy, so this is a special request for prayer for the work of …

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January 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Kids as young as 3 referred to notorious London gender clinic – and other news this week

In the news this week Over 350 children aged six and under have been referred to the controversial Tavistock clinic, it has been revealed.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week F…

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January 4, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Winter News: Standing firm in the faith

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Winter News Standing firm in the faith Dear supporter, Our Winter Newsletter is now available online. We trust it will encourage and equip you to pray and to take action…

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December 29, 2023 at 8:32 AM

Looking back on 2023

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Looking back on 2023 Dear supporter, The past year was bookended by announcements about proposed new laws on conversion therapy across the British Isles. Abuse and coerc…

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December 22, 2023 at 3:31 PM

CI: ‘Trans guidance for schools significant step forward’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has welcomed new guidance for schools on issues surrounding gender identity, but says the Government needs to do more.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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December 15, 2023 at 4:23 PM

CofE allows same-sex partners to be blessed in Sunday services – and other news this week

In the news this week The Church of England will allow clergy to use regular public worship services to bless those in same-sex partnerships from this Sunday.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In …

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December 8, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Top KC says Lib Dem ‘conversion therapy’ Bill threatens fundamental freedoms – and other news this week

In the news this week A Private Member’s Bill on ‘conversion therapy’ poses a threat to “fundamental” freedoms, a top human rights lawyer has warned.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news …

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December 1, 2023 at 4:15 PM

MPs weaponise Criminal Justice Bill to liberalise abortion law – and other news this week

In the news this week Pro-abortion MPs are attempting to hijack the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news…

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November 24, 2023 at 4:42 PM

UK ‘conversion therapy’ Bill tabled by Lib Dem Peer – and other news this week

In the news this week A Bill seeking to ban so-called conversion therapy across the UK has been introduced as a Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In th…

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November 17, 2023 at 4:55 PM

CofE Synod narrowly approves trial services for same-sex blessings – and other news this week

In the news this week The Church of England is set to trial “special standalone services” for blessing those in same-sex partnerships.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Frida…

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November 11, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Week of prayer: The Christian Institute

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: The Christian Institute “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.…

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November 10, 2023 at 5:04 PM

CI steps up campaign against ‘ideological and restrictive’ conversion practices Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has stepped up its campaign against an “ideological and restrictive” conversion practices Bill that...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news t…

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November 10, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Week of prayer: Society

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Society “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.   Week of …

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November 9, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Week of prayer: Schools

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Schools “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.   Week of …

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November 8, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Week of prayer: Assisted suicide

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Assisted suicide “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.   …

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November 7, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Week of prayer: Gender ideology

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Gender ideology “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.   …

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November 6, 2023 at 6:02 AM

Week of prayer: Gospel freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Gospel freedom “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.   We…

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November 4, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Week of prayer: Those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Those in authority “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12 Dear supporter, Our week of prayer starts tomorrow and ru…

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November 3, 2023 at 4:48 PM

CI: ‘New extremism definition could pose threat to religious freedom’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has warned that proposed changes to legislation on terrorism and extremism could threaten...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week F…

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October 28, 2023 at 8:03 AM

Week of Prayer: 5-11 November

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: 5-11 November “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” ROMANS 12:12   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDAY     FRIDAY     SATURDA…

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October 27, 2023 at 3:48 PM

MP: ‘Conversion therapy Bill must not push kids towards irreversible harm’ – and other news this week

In the news this week It would be “sheer foolishness” to introduce a ‘conversion therapy’ law that prevents parents from protecting their children from...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the …

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October 23, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Autumn News: Upholding God's good design

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Autumn News Upholding God’s good design Dear supporter, Our Autumn Newsletter is now available online. Thank you for standing with us.     DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER …

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October 20, 2023 at 3:37 PM

CI reminds Govt: ‘Conversion therapy Bill must not criminalise innocent conversations’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has reiterated its readiness to take legal action against the Westminster Government if it brings in a ‘conversion therapy’...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate  …

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October 13, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Labour wants a ‘no-loophole’ conversion therapy law – and other news this week

In the news this week The Labour Party has announced its commitment to introducing a comprehensive ‘conversion therapy’ law.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 13 Octo…

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October 6, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Sunak: ‘A man is a man and a woman is a woman’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Prime Minister has pledged to put an end to Britons being “bullied into believing that people can be any sex they want to be. They can’t”.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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September 29, 2023 at 3:15 PM

‘Wall of silence’ on trans guidance ‘puts schools at risk’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Primary school pupils, staff and governors at a Gateshead school are being left isolated and vulnerable by the Department for Education (DfE)...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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September 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM

Our Annual Review 2023 – The whole counsel of God

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Annual Review 2023 The whole counsel of God Dear supporter, The 2023 Annual Review is now available to download. As you read it, we hope it will be as great an encoura…

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September 22, 2023 at 3:43 PM

School governors urged to check for unlawful trans ideology in RSE policies – and other news this week

In the news this week School governors are being urged to check their school’s Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) policies for radical trans ideology.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the n…

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September 15, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Poll: ‘Conversion therapy’ ban not a priority for 96% of voters – and other news this week

In the news this week Voters want the Government to focus on the NHS and the cost of living not an “oppressive” conversion therapy ban, a major new poll has revealed.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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September 8, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Delayed schools’ trans guidance causing Cabinet rift – and other news this week

In the news this week Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch has rejected claims that legislation is required to prevent children from ‘socially transitioning’ in school.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

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