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  The Christian Institute · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 3:56 PM

Online Safety Bill pushed back until autumn – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government’s Online Safety Bill has been delayed due to a lack of parliamentary time.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 15 July 2022 christian.org.…
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July 14, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Pray for our next Prime Minister

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Pray for our next Prime Minister Dear supporter, The imminent changes at the top of the Conservative Party could significantly affect issues of concern such as the Online…
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July 9, 2022 at 6:59 AM

Summer News: Standing for Christ

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Summer News Standing for Christ Dear supporter, Our Summer Newsletter is now available. We trust it will encourage, inform and equip you to pray and to take action.  …
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July 8, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Belief in biological sex upheld by Maya Forstater tribunal – and other news this week

In the news this week An employer unfairly treated Maya Forstater on the basis of her ‘gender-critical’ beliefs, a tribunal has found.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 8 Ju…
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July 1, 2022 at 3:45 PM

MPs demand abortion be made a human right – and other news this week

In the news this week Pro-abortion MPs are demanding that abortion be made a human right in the UK, following the US Supreme Court overturning of Roe v Wade.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news…
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June 24, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Breaking: Roe v Wade overturned – and other news this week

In the news this week The US Supreme Court has overturned its 1973 ruling on Roe v Wade, removing the constitutional right to an abortion across America.     Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news t…
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June 17, 2022 at 4:03 PM

CI: ‘The law protects Christians despite pressure to self-censor in public’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has spoken out amid pressure on Christians to censor themselves from speaking on topics such as marriage and abortion.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In t…
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June 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM

Urge medics to stand against assisted suicide'

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Urge medics to stand against assisted suicide Dear supporter, Last year we wrote to you about Our Duty of Care (ODOC), a group of healthcare professionals who oppose euth…
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June 10, 2022 at 3:53 PM

Civil Service tells staff there are ‘more than 100 genders’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Civil Service is promoting radical gender ideology to its staff, including telling them there are over 100 gender identities.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this …
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June 1, 2022 at 2:20 PM

‘The Queen’s identity and sense of duty derives from her faith in Christ’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A Conservative Peer has paid tribute to the “uniqueness” and “merit” of the reign of Her Majesty the Queen “through the lens of her Christian faith”.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Wedne…
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May 27, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Evangelicals decry Kirk decision to sanction same-sex weddings – and other news this week

In the news this week Evangelicals in Scotland have severely criticised the Church of Scotland’s decision to allow same-sex weddings in its buildings.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this w…
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May 20, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Stonewall: ‘Bodies are not inherently male or female’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A senior employee at Stonewall has claimed that bodies are not inherently male or female.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 20 May 2022 christian.org.u…
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May 13, 2022 at 3:55 PM

QC: Govt’s Online Safety Bill ‘incompatible with human rights legislation’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A top lawyer has warned the Government that its Online Safety Bill will breach citizens’ human rights by unlawfully restricting their free speech.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     …
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May 6, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Liverpool Mayor fails to learn from Blackpool Council’s discrimination against Franklin Graham – and other news this week

In the news this week Liverpool’s Metro Mayor has demanded the removal of bus adverts for evangelist Franklin Graham’s ‘God Loves You’ event, claiming they would...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In t…
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April 29, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Church of Scotland ‘takes cues on marriage from culture not Christ’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Church of Scotland could be set to approve same-sex weddings in its churches after a majority of presbyteries indicated their support...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the…
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April 22, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Commons hears free speech concerns over Online Safety Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week MPs have called for more robust free speech protections to be included in the Government’s Online Safety Bill...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 22 A…
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April 16, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Week of prayer: Gospel freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Gospel freedom “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 Dear supp…
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April 15, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Week of prayer: Transgender ideology

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Transgender ideology “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 Dea…
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April 14, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Online Safety Bill ‘risks most draconian internet censorship in the Western world’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute is warning MPs that the Government’s Online Safety Bill needs radical amendments to prevent it from trampling on free speech.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate   …
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April 14, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Week of prayer: Society

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Society “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 Dear supporter, …
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April 13, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Week of prayer: Family freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Family freedom “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 Dear supp…
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April 12, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Week of prayer: Sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Sanctity of life “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 Dear su…
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April 11, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Online Safety Bill

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Online Safety Bill “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 Dear …
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April 9, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Week of prayer: Please pray for those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Please pray for those in authority “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10 …
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April 8, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Former Archbishop of Canterbury: ‘Becoming transgender is a sacred journey’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has claimed that becoming transgender is “a sacred journey of becoming...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Frid…
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April 2, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Week of Prayer: 10 April – 16 April

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: 10 April – 16 April “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” MATTHEW 6:9b-10   SUNDAY     MONDAY   …
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April 1, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Government conversion therapy ban ‘will go ahead’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government is saying it will press on with its plan for a law banning so-called conversion therapy – just hours after...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week …
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March 25, 2022 at 4:57 PM

David Davis: Online Safety Bill ‘dangerous and authoritarian’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Former Cabinet Minister David Davis has branded the Government’s Online Safety Bill “dangerous” and “authoritarian”.    Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday,…
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March 22, 2022 at 5:53 PM

WATCH - CI unpicks the Wales' smacking ban

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH - CI unpicks the Wales' smacking ban Dear supporter, Yesterday, a smacking ban in Wales came into force. Loving parents now risk criminal prosecution for parenting…
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March 18, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Revamped Online Safety Bill still a serious threat – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government’s changes to its Online Safety Bill in response to major concerns about freedom of speech do not go far enough...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this w…
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March 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Censoring Christian teaching?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Censoring Christian teaching? Dear supporter, The UK Government is planning tougher internet regulation through its Online Safety Bill, which it says will be published t…
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March 11, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Online Safety Bill may license ‘woke prejudice’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government’s Online Safety Bill risks compromising freedom of expression, a group of Conservative MPs and Peers has warned.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this we…
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March 4, 2022 at 5:19 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Conversion therapy letter authors speak out after online attacks – and other news this week

In the news this week Authors of a letter warning the Government about the potential consequences of a broad conversion therapy ban...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 4 Ma…
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March 3, 2022 at 4:39 PM

WATCH: Conversion therapy letter authors respond to online abuse

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Conversion therapy letter authors respond to online abuse Dear supporter, In February, a letter signed by more than 2,500 church leaders and pastoral workers was p…
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February 25, 2022 at 4:57 PM

‘DIY’ abortion scheme extended to August – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has announced that it is extending its scheme for unsupervised abortions by six months.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 25 February 20…
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February 18, 2022 at 4:25 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Ferguson on his battle with The Robertson Trust – and other news this week

In the news this week The CEO who was unfairly dismissed by Scotland’s largest grant-making trust over his church’s views on marriage has shared how...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this …
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February 15, 2022 at 3:18 PM

WATCH Kenneth Ferguson: My battle with The Robertson Trust

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH Kenneth Ferguson: My battle with The Robertson Trust Dear supporter, Last year, an Employment Tribunal ruled that Kenneth Ferguson was unfairly dismissed by multim…
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February 11, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Online Safety Bill risks censorship of Christian teaching – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government’s push to clamp down on illegal and harmful content online could have unintended consequences, The Christian Institute is warning.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     I…
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February 4, 2022 at 4:24 PM

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Show your support for protecting the ordinary work of churches’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The pastor behind a church leaders’ letter asking Westminster to rethink plans for a conversion therapy ban is urging UK Christians to raise their...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate   …
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January 31, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Webinars TODAY and TOMORROW: Banning the Gospel?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Webinars TODAY and TOMORROW: Come and hear from the preachers whose letter on conversion therapy made headlines across the UK. Banning the Gospel?   Dear suppo…
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January 28, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Equalities watchdog: ‘Conversion therapy ban risks unintended consequences’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has told the Government that its conversion therapy proposals risk “unintended consequences”...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In …
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January 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Reminder: Zoom webinar, Banning the Gospel?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   REMINDER: Come and hear from the preachers whose letter on conversion therapy made headlines across the UK. Banning the Gospel?   Dear supporter, Revd Dr Matth…
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January 21, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Christian teachers: ‘Conversion therapy proposals will harm children’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government’s proposals for a broad conversion therapy ban will harm children who seek out support...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 21 January 2…
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January 17, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Zoom webinar: Banning the Gospel?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Come and hear from the preachers whose letter on conversion therapy made headlines across the UK. Banning the Gospel? Dear supporter, Revd Dr Matthew Roberts (Trinity C…
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January 14, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Stonewall gets £2m in handouts from public purse – and other news this week

In the news this week Stonewall received nearly £2m in grants from the taxpayer between September 2019 and March 2021, according to its most recent financial statement.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, …
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January 7, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Case dismissed: Challenge to Ashers ruling thrown out by ECtHR – and other news this week

In the news this week The LGBT campaigner who took Ashers Baking Company to court has had his appeal against the UK Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in favour...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In th…
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January 6, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Great news: Challenge to Ashers ruling thrown out

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Great news: Challenge to Ashers ruling thrown out Dear supporter, An attempt by LGBT campaigner Gareth Lee to challenge the landmark Ashers ruling on human rights grounds…
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December 31, 2021 at 8:32 AM

Looking back on 2021

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Looking back on 2021 Dear supporter, While the pandemic has continued to dominate headlines this year, other important issues have impacted our nation in 2021. Our Revie…
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December 29, 2021 at 8:29 AM

Winter News: Defending the ordinary work of churches

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Winter News Defending the ordinary work of churches Dear supporter, Our Winter Newsletter is now available online. We trust it will encourage and inform you.   …
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December 24, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Police guidance on ‘non-crime hate incidents’ is unlawful, Court of Appeal rules – and other news this week

In the news this week The Court of Appeal has ruled that police guidance on recording ‘non-crime hate incidents’ unlawfully interferes with free speech.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this…