British Isles
Law Society bans major marriage conference
25 May 2012
The Law Society has revoked the booking of a major marriage conference to be held by Christian Concern and others because it is contrary to its ‘diversity’ policy. Christian Concern, which forms part of a family…
Kirk urged to act to end Gaza 'scandal'
25 May 2012
The churches should act together to get the British government to act for an end to the Israeli blockade on Gaza, the Kirk Assembly has agreed. The vote came in response to an amendment to a…
The Government is sending mixed messages about whether it will press ahead with plans to redefine marriage. One thing is for sure - they have been rocked by the level of public opposition. Many backbench MPs…
The introduction of web filters to make adults who want to view pornography ‘opt in' is to be considered by the Government. David Cameron has intervened to insist a default block on porn, deactivated only when…
More Jesus and less motivational speaking
10 May 2012
Thousands of Baptists from across the UK gathered in London last weekend for the General Assembly of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB), which also celebrated 400 years since the founding of the first British…
Disappointment after Queen’s speech neglects aid
10 May 2012
Christian Aid has expressed its disappointment after the Queen’s Speech failed to make mention of legislation on aid spending. The Government has pledged to raise the aid budget to 0.7 per cent of gross national income…