Named Person scheme: Why Christians should be concerned
This briefing seeks to set out the biblical principles at stake and consider some of the potential consequences of the Named Person scheme.
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Extremism against Christians
Christians are currently the primary victims of extremism around the world. This briefing highlights the global harassment, intimidation and violence Christians face at the hands of extremists, both religious and non-religious.
Libertarianism
A Christian critique
Philip Vander Elst
The profoundly anti-Christian nature of Marxism has been well understood and well exposed in Christian writing. In comparison very little has been written about the powerful new political ideology of Libertarianism. This has emerged from the political right, but its influence extends across the poilitical spectrum. In this publication Philip Vander Elst traces the roots of Libertarianism and considers its influence on politics today.
Magna Carta briefing
Magna Carta is “the greatest constitutional document of all times – the foundation of the freedom of the individual against the arbitrary authority of the despot”. So said Lord Denning, a leading English judge of the 20th century. The charter establishes the principle that no one, not even the king, is above the law. This year we celebrate 800 years since it was agreed in 1215. Over that period it has been used to protect life, liberty and property, and as the basis for constitutional rights and liberties around the world. That is something for which Christians can thank God.
Advice on the effect of proposed new Independent School Standards – John Bowers QC
John Bowers QC
Education standards which may politicise the curriculum pave the way for schools being sued over what they teach, according to a senior QC.
Stop GM Babies
The UK Government wants to legalise the creation of genetically modified (GM) babies. The genetic changes will then be passed on to future generations. This is risky science. There are very real safety fears – for the mothers and children involved, and for their descendants.
Same-sex marriage: Your legal rights to object
A guide for churches and Christian employees
Same-sex marriage is now legal in England and Wales. Under the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, the first same-sex marriages took place on 29 March 2014.
‘Named person’ scheme briefing
On 19 February 2014, the Scottish Parliament decided that every child in Scotland should have a ‘named person’ – a state official tasked with looking after their “wellbeing”.
The Christian faith in the public square
Humphrey Dobson
Why is it important for Christians to promote the truth of God’s Word in the public square? Why should we seek to influence public policy? The Bible gives many reasons to be a Christian influence. Here are ten.
The biblical basis of marriage
God’s gift for the whole of society
Mike Judge
We have lost confidence in marriage as a cornerstone of society, and so we retreat to the safety of talking about marriage as a personal commitment rather than a social institution with significance beyond the couple themselves.