Originally published in Christian Today Hundreds of people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Monday to protest new hate crime laws that critics have called a danger to free speech and civil liberties. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act creates a new criminal offence of “stirring up of […]
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Costly memorial stone love gift for Lincoln Jews marks significant turnaround
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent At a time when Jews are once again wondering whether they are no longer welcome in Britain, Christians in the city of Lincoln have rallied round to honour them in a special way. An ornate memorial stone, carved in India and transported to the UK […]
UK MP invites colleagues to knock on door to know more about Christ
Published In Premier Christian News Nick Fletcher, the Conservative MP for Don Valley, recently took a stand in Parliament to underscore the importance of the Christian faith to the UK’s spiritual life. He used the Easter Parliamentary debate last Thursday to encourage his colleagues to actively promote Christianity within society. […]
Christian artist ‘banned’ from own show over child gender comments
Originally published in Premier Christian News A Christian artist has claimed that she was reported to the police for saying, while making a cup of tea with a council employee, that it is harmful for children to try and change their sex. It’s been announced that Victoria Culf will now challenge how Watford […]
Irish PM surprised at voters strong defence of marriage in constitution
Originally published in Faithwire Voters in Ireland swiftly rejected a governmental referendum aimed at redefining language in the nation’s constitution centering on the importance of marriage and the family. The country’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, was surprised by the failure. “Clearly we got it wrong,” he said. “While the old adage is […]
English National Health Service to stop prescribing puberty blockers to children
Originally published in Christian Today The NHS says it will stop providing puberty-blocking drugs for children with gender dysphoria, save for when the drugs are part of a clinical trial. NHS England made the announcement on Tuesday, following several months of research and a review of evidence provided by the […]
UK lawmakers reject ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Originally published in CBN News Lawmakers in the UK have largely voted against a “conversion therapy” ban that would penalise anyone who attempts to help people seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion. The Conversion Therapy Prohibition (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Bill was scheduled for a second […]
Prayers pour in for King Charles following cancer diagnosis
Originally published in Premier Christian News Numerous church leaders have offered prayers to King Charles after Buckingham Palace announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. I’m praying for the King and his family – for God’s comfort and strength in the weeks and months to come. I wish His Majesty […]
Calls for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sex
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian charity is calling on the Scottish government to follow other countries in criminalising the purchase of sex. CARE for Scotland is urging the Scottish government to push ahead with legislation that would target the demand side. It accused the Scottish government of “dragging […]
High Court upholds criminalisation of prayer and Bible reading outside abortion clinic
Originally published in Christian Today The High Court has ruled that it is legal to criminalise activities like prayer and reading from the Bible within a buffer zone around an abortion clinic in Bournemouth. A legal challenge against the buffer zone was brought by Christian Concern and Livia Tossici-Bolt, a […]