Bad ideas, bitter fruit
Rob Henderson, a PhD student at Cambridge, has become known recently for his theory of ‘luxury beliefs’.
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On this day: Christian care home wins ‘gay rights’ battle against Brighton Council
On 22 January 2009, a Brighton care home for elderly Christians won back thousands of pounds of funding withdrawn by the local council because of its biblical beliefs on homosexuality.
Gay cake saga ends, with common sense the victor
AFTER seven-and-a-half years, the ‘gay cake case’ is finally over. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has thrown out Gareth Lee’s challenge to the UK Supreme Court’s unanimous 2018 ruling in favour of Ashers Baking Company.
On this day: A stunning victory for free speech
On 8 January 2014 the House of Lords voted overwhelmingly to protect free speech from unjustified state interference.
2021: A Year in Review
Every year presents its own challenges, and 2021 has been no different.
Why the proposed conversion therapy ban is potentially dangerous for the work of churches
The government’s proposals for a broad ‘conversion therapy’ ban could result in criminalising the ordinary work of churches. Dr Sharon James explains that the new law could include some prayer, preaching and pastoral care.