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.
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‘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.
GM babies with 3 or 4 parents
Calum MacKellar
Should scientists be allowed to create genetically modified children who have three – or even four – parents? The Government wants to let scientists go ahead.
Redefining marriage
For thousands of years and in virtually all cultures marriage has always been the exclusive lifelong union of one man and one woman. Yet there is now pressure to redefine marriage in law to create same-sex marriage.
Free Speech briefing
Should the law criminalise “insulting” words or behaviour? Most people would say “no”. The freedom to disagree and to challenge received wisdom lies at the heart of a democracy.
The Spirit Level
Christians are being increasingly marginalised in our society. One reason for this marginalisation is the current discrimination law framework, which has undermined diversity in the name of equality.
The age of consent: a warning from history
The work of Josephine Butler
Jennifer Davis
The story of how Josephine Butler courageously fought in the 19th Century to protect children by raising the age of consent from 12 to 16.