Lord Morrow has spoken out against the regulations
High Court awaits the
Government if Lords fail to
halt new 'gay rights' laws
A judicial review of the Government's new 'gay rights' laws for Northern Ireland will go ahead as planned in March if the House of Lords fails to annul the controversial laws.
David Hanson, Northern Ireland minister, failed to convince senior church figures.
Four main Irish denominations
criticise planned 'gay rights' laws
Senior church leaders from the Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland and Methodist denominations have expressed concern about new 'gay rights' laws planned for Northern Ireland following a meeting with a Government minister.
Peter Hain is responsible for the sexual orientation regulations in Northern Ireland.
Churches sue Government
over planned gay rights laws
Churches representing 15,000 Christians in Northern Ireland have begun legal action over new 'gay rights' laws being rushed through by Peter Hain, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
The Daily Mail front page on 28 November 2006
Pressure mounts against
sexual orientation laws
The Government is facing increasing criticism for its planned Sexual Orientation Regulations. Critics accuse Ministers of putting the demands of the gay lobby ahead of religious liberty. Church leaders have placed a full-page advert in The Times calling for freedom of conscience. A senior Roman Catholic Archbishop has strongly criticised the Government.
Åke Green and Lenn Johansson speaking at the meetings.
New video on pastor who
faced prison for his faith
Watch a short video of our Faith Under Fire meetings, including Swedish Pastor Åke Green speaking about how he faced prison for criticising homosexuality in a sermon.
Peter Hain is coming under increasing pressure over the regulations.
Hain challenged to
withdraw Regulations
We are challenging the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain, to withdraw the new Sexual Orientation Regulations.
Ann Widdecombe MP spoke in defence of religious charities.
MPs speak out in defence
of religious charities
The Government gives clear reassurances to religious charities after MPs warn of dangers of Charities Bill.
All our audio files are available to 'stream' (listen to straight away) or download.
30,000 downloads
from our audio archive
The Christian Institute's online audio archive has just broken the 30,000 barrier for downloads. Our website contains a wide range of Christian teaching resources.
The BBC's 'impartiality' summit was organised by their chairman, Michael Grade.
BBC Executives admit
anti-Christian bias
In an 'impartiality summit' senior figures at the BBC have admitted that the corporation has an anti-Christian bias. Former Chief Political Correspondent, Andrew Marr, has said that the BBC has a 'liberal bias' and is staffed by an 'abnormally large number' of gays.
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The GPA advert resulted in 533 complaints.
Complaints upheld on GPA ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that the advert by the Gay Police Association breached the industry rules.
Books such as Daddy's Roommate could be forced upon primary schools.
Primary school children could be forced to read gay rights books
Under new laws being drafted by the Government books such as Hello Sailor, Sissy Duckling and Daddy's Roommate, might become mandatory reading for children as young as five.
Baroness O'Cathain officially opened Wilberforce House on 14 October 2006.
£1,200,000 reached on the day new offices officially open
'Wilberforce House', The Christian Institute's new offices, were officially opened on 14 October by Baroness O'Cathain.
On the same day our building appeal reached the £1,200,000 mark! £44,516 of this total has been given by supporters in interest-free loans. As we have to pay back outstanding loans on the building, our building appeal remains open.
Watch a video of The Institute's move into Wilberforce House.
The proposals include legalising 'mini-brothels' and teenage sex.
View consultation papers:
1. Summary
2. Discussion & Consideration
Plans to make sex 'legal'
at 13 in Northern Ireland
Children as young as 13 could legally have sex with each other under radical plans being proposed by the Northern Ireland Office. Teenage sex could be legalised when there is no more than a 3 year age gap. In these cases the age of consent is lowered to 13.
Latest magazine from The Christian Institute
The Christian Institute's latest Update magazine contains articles on the Springer Opera, The Assisted Dying Bill, 'homophobic' discrimination, and many more issues.
Ofcom is the Government's broadcasting regulator.
Institute responds to Ofcom consultation on TV appeals
The broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, has been holding a consultation on whether to lift its ban on television appeals for donations to help fund programmes and services. The Christian Institute believes the current ban stifles good quality Christian broadcasting.
Pastor Ake Green sentenced to jail for preaching against homosexuality but was acquitted on appeal.
'Faith under fire' meetings
The Christian Institute has organised a series of meetings featuring Ake Green, the pastor who faced prison in Sweden for preaching against homosexuality.
Angela Mason is responsible for the new regulations.
Sexual Orientation Regulations threaten religious freedom
The Government has now finished consulting on new laws to outlaw 'homophobic' discrimination. They are planning to bring the regulations before Parliament in October.
Brighton is the final venue on the Jerry Springer The Opera tour.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Brighton
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Brighton Dome from 3 - 8 July.
Croydon is the penultimate venue for Jerry Springer The Opera
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Croydon
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at Fairfield Halls in Croydon from 26 June - 1 July.
Jerry Springer the Opera is nearing the end of its UK-wide tour.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Nottingham
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham from 19 - 24 June.
Jerry Springer the Opera is being staged at the Wales Millennium Centre.
Over 1,000 Christians protest in Cardiff against Springer show
About 1,500 Christians from across South Wales gathered in Cardiff for a protest against Jerry Springer the Opera. The protest took place outside the Wales Millennium Centre on the show's opening night.
View photos from the protest
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Springer show in Cardiff: What you can do
Springer show in Newcastle was a flop
Official records show the Theatre Royal lost £16,700 of taxpayers' money staging Jerry Springer the Opera. The theatre was half empty and hundreds of tickets were discounted or given away.
Read our press release
Watch our video and see the photos of Christians in Newcastle protesting against Jerry Springer the Opera.
The building appeal. More than £1 million has been donated.
Building appeal passes
the £1 million mark
The Christian Institute's building appeal has now raised more than £1 million through the generous donations of supporters.
Jerry Springer the Opera is being staged at the Wales Millennium Centre.
Blasphemous Springer show
begins week-long run in Cardiff
Jerry Springer the Opera will be playing at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, from Monday 12 June until Saturday 17 June.
What you can do
Jerry Springer the Opera has been met with opposition all around the UK.
1,500 Christians protest against
Springer show in Liverpool
On the opening night of Jerry Springer the Opera in Liverpool about 1,500 Christians held a dignified protest singing hymns outside the theatre.
The Da Vinci Code claims that Jesus married Mary Magdalene.
Christians speak out
against The Da Vinci Code
As The Da Vinci Code is shown at cinemas around the country, Christians are speaking out against the falsehoods it claims as fact.
Building appeal is almost there
The Christian Institute will be moving into new purpose built offices later this year. It has raised most of the cost, but some remains. We are seeking donations to our building fund. This leaflet will give more information.
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The Cliffs Pavilion is a council owned theatre.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Southend-on-Sea
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea from 29 May - 3 June.
Newcastle Protest
Watch our video and see the photos of Christians in Newcastle protesting against Jerry Springer the Opera.
Jerry Springer the Opera is clearly in breach of Bradford Council's Equality Policy.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Bradford
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Alhambra Theatre in Bradford from 22 - 27 May.
Jerry Springer the Opera is currently on a nationwide tour of 21 theatres.
Jerry Springer the Opera
arrives in Bristol
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Bristol Hippodrome from 15 - 20 May.
Jerry Springer the Opera is currently on a nationwide tour of 21 theatres.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Norwich
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Norwich Theatre Royal from 8 - 13 May.
Protesters from many churches joined together to protest against the show.
North East Christians protest
against Springer hate show
Almost 1,000 Christians protested outside a Newcastle theatre on the opening night of Jerry Springer the Opera.
Read more and see the pictures
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The Theatre Royal in Newcastle will be showing Jerry Springer The Opera on 1 - 6 May.
Tyneside church leaders
unite against hate opera
As Jerry Springer the Opera tours the nation, Christian opposition continues to gain momentum.
Read about how churches in Newcastle are standing together against the blasphemous show, what you can do to help and why the show is playing to half empty theatres.
Jerry Springer - The Opera is currently touring the UK.
Jerry Springer the Opera
arrives at Milton Keynes
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Milton Keynes Theatre from the 18 - 22 April.
The Cambridge Corn Exchange is a council-run theatre.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Cambridge
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at The Cambridge Corn Exchange from the 10 - 15 April.
Oxford is the 8th of 21 venues on the tour.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Oxford
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the New Theatre in Oxford from the 3 - 8 April.
Manchester is the 7th of 21 venues on the tour.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Manchester
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the Opera House in Manchester from the 20 March to 1 April.
Jerry Springer the Opera is currently on a nationwide tour of 21 theatres.
Jerry Springer the Opera
moves on to Aberdeen
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen from 14 to 18 March.
Joe and Helen Roberts
Roberts case goes to court
A Christian couple at the centre of a free speech row are suing their local council and police for breaching their human rights.
Francis Bennion
Top lawyer says the police
are going beyond the law
A top constitutional lawyer has criticised police guidance on ‘hate crimes’, saying the police are going beyond the law.
Francis Bennion cites the case of Joe and Helen Roberts - the Christian couple interrogated by police for their views on homosexuality. More
Jerry Springer the Opera is currently touring the UK.
Jerry Springer the Opera comes to Glasgow
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the King's Theatre in Glasgow from 6 to 11 March.
Jerry Springer the Opera is currently on a nationwide tour of 21 theatres.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Leicester
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester from 27 February to 4 March.
Read Leicester Sound's letter distancing themselves from the show
Jerry Springer the Opera is currently on a nationwide tour of 21 theatres.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to York
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the Grand Opera House in York from 20 - 25 February.
Read Birmingham City Council's response to Jerry Springer the Opera
Birmingham is the second venue on the Jerry Springer the Opera tour.
Jerry Springer the Opera
comes to Birmingham
Jerry Springer the Opera will be performing at the Hippodrome in Birmingham from 6 - 18 February.
Government defeated over
religious hatred plans
MPs have voted to accept safeguards to the Religious Hatred Bill which protect free speech and evangelism. MPs voted by 288 to 278 to accept the safeguards introduced in the House of Lords. This is a fantastic result. More
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Joe and Helen Roberts
Couple quizzed by
police speak out
The Christian couple at the centre of a religious liberty case have spoken out. Joe and Helen Roberts were interrogated by Police because they complained to their local council about its 'gay rights' policies. Joe Roberts has addressed a public meeting about his case.
Prof. Aynsley-Greenis the Children's Commissioner for England.
Ban on smacking: unpopular,
unworkable and unnecessary
The UK's four regional Children's Commissioners have jointly called for a ban on smacking. The Christian Institute supports parents who sometimes use a loving smack to protect or correct their child.
Jerry Springer the Operais about to commence a nationwide tour.
If you would like to know what Jerry Springer the Opera is, read this article or download our PDF leaflet.
Plymouth Theatre Royal wants
school kids to see smut show
School children in Devon are being encouraged to see a show that contains hundreds of explicit swear words and extreme sexual references.
The show will be performing at Birmingham's Hippodrome from the 6th February.
