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The place of the Ten Commandments today

The place of the Ten Commandments today

Rupert Bentley-Taylor

Many Christians are somewhat confused about how to view the Ten Commandments. Very often, the Law is simply seen as that which condemns. In Christ, we are freed from Law. Therefore, it is concluded, the Ten Commandments have no authority over the Christian believer, who lives by grace and not by Law.

What is an Evangelical?

What is an Evangelical?

Today, some Bible-believing Christians have grown uncomfortable with describing themselves as Evangelical. They may feel it has been politicised or become synonymous with a lack of doctrinal robustness. Or they may conclude that it is now claimed or applied too broadly to be meaningful, extending to people whose lifestyles are inconsistent with biblical ethics.

The Street Preacher’s Charter

The Street Preacher’s Charter

Rights and responsibilities when street preaching in England & Wales

The Christian Institute has produced this helpful guide for street preachers. It is written in the form of a Charter, a document which enshrines duties and responsibilities alongside reciprocal rights and privileges. It also provides an overview of relevant laws. The purpose is to encourage good practice whilst discouraging behaviour which might give street preaching a bad name.

“Proving tricky”

“Proving tricky”

Stories of jurisdictions that have tried and failed to introduce legislation against so-called conversion therapy

Activists routinely conflate abuses that are criminal under existing law with legitimate, everyday activities which cannot be criminalised, such as conversations between parents and children about sexuality or gender identity. It has proven extremely difficult.

Assisted suicide

Assisted suicide

Assisted suicide Bills being considered at both Westminster and Holyrood would enable terminally ill adults to get help to kill themselves. Supporters of the moves insist that safeguards will be built in.