Thursday, February 24, 2005
Smacking ban challenge rejected
Independent Christian schools have had their attempt to overturn a ban on smacking pupils rejected by Law Lords.
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Monday, February 21, 2005
Royal Navy to promote gay rights
The Royal Navy has become the first section of the British armed forces to join a scheme protecting gay rights.
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Friday, February 18, 2005
Plans to address prostitution in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to tackle prostitution after a report by them highlighted the city's problem. If you would like to receive a copy of the report, please contact me through the church.
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Television violence 'form of child abuse'
The failure of parents to monitor their children's choice of television programmes can be seen as a form of abuse, researchers say.
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Saturday, February 12, 2005
Christian charity questions cloning decision
Christian social concern charity CARE has criticised the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) in its decision to grant a human cloning licence to the creator of Dolly the sheep.
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Saturday, February 05, 2005
Pastor 'guilty' under Australian vilification laws visits UK
A Pakistani Christian pastor who has been unfairly convicted under 'religious vilification' laws in Australia is visiting the UK. For further information, follow the link on the Christian Institute website.
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Provision of abortions through schools
A Department of Health policy document appears to undermine the role and the ability of parents and schools to protect the welfare of children, especially girls, under the age of 16. The document promotes the idea that under-16s (those below the legal age of consent) may be subjected to abortions or provided with abortion-inducing drugs without the knowledge or consent of parents, teachers or family doctors. Follow the link below for further information.
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Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Bishop supports sex-change priest
A female priest who underwent a sex-change operation almost 20 years ago has been given public support by the Bishop of Hereford. Follow the link below for more information.
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